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Tips, tricks and all the inside knowledge and goings-on here at Radical Web Design.
02
Feb
What is a dedicated server? And what are the benefits?
A dedicated server serves one organisation. It exclusively hosts your website and you have a unique IP address. But do you need a dedicated server for your business?
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03
Jan
An introduction to Webflow – the no-code website builder
Should you use Webflow to build your next business website? Find out about the platform and discover our Webflow pros and cons.
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19
Dec
3 Reasons Your Website Needs Professional Photos
Thinking of choosing DIY or stock photographs for your website? Think again! Here’s why every business owner needs to invest in professional website photos.
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19
Dec
Why and how often should you update your website?
Updates keep your site fresh and effective. Find out how often you need to update content, infrastructure and design to maintain site performance.
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23
Nov
An intro to web accessibility: building a digital world for everyone
Discover accessible web design, its impact on users and its business benefits. From WCAG 2.2 to key accessibility features, here’s an intro to inclusive sites.
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07
Nov
The importance of high quality web content
Should you be adding new content to your website? Here’s why high quality web content is so important for your business and how you can create it.
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31
Oct
What makes a great website? 18 must-have website qualities
Great websites delight users, create conversions and outrun the competition. Discover the website qualities that will take your site from so-so to spectacular.
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19
Oct
A Stitch In Time: Working Smarter With Marketing Calendars
What is a marketing calendar? And why should you use one? Here’s an introduction to marketing calendars along with some tips on building one for your business.
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11
Oct
More Than Words: Communication Between Agencies And Clients
Communication makes or breaks a client-agency relationship. Here are the communication rules we follow to get the very best web design results.
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27
Sep
How to optimise your website conversion funnel
What is a website conversion funnel? And how can you use one to get more conversions and sales? Discover useful strategies for conversion funnel optimisation.
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15
Sep
What Makes A Good Company Logo?
A good company logo is the cornerstone of your branding. Here we look at the elements all good logos have in common and share some of our favourite logo examples.
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30
Aug
Does a small business need a website?
A website does things for your small business that a social media profile can’t. Here are the 12 benefits you can expect from a small business website.
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28
Aug
14 common graphic design mistakes & how to avoid them
Are you making one of these graphic design mistakes? Discover the most common design blunders and what you can do to avoid them – to make your brand stand out.
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28
Aug
A Human Touch: What Is Human Centred Design?
Can a human-centred approach help you to make better business decisions? Here’s everything you need to know about human-centred design.
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25
Aug
Everything you need to know about website typography (with examples)
Is typography making or breaking your website? Find out by reading this guide to web typography, where we look at best practice and some inspiring examples.
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12
Jul
What is a 404 error page? And how a custom page boosts your brand
Learn how 404 errors affect your website and how a custom 404 error page enhances UX and branding. Explore best practice and inspiring examples.
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23
Jun
What’s the difference between web design and web development?
Web design and web development are very different. So which do you need for your next website project? Here’s all you need to know about design vs development.
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05
Jun
When is the right time to rebrand your business?
Your company has grown and changed. But has your branding changed with it? Take a look at the tell-tale signs that it’s time for a business rebrand.
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29
May
Web design jargon: a glossary for business owners
Looking to get a website designed? Then let this glossary of web design jargon be your guide to the terminology and acronyms of the web design industry.
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09
May
The ideal website speed (and how to improve a slow loading site)
The best websites load in seconds. So how does your site measure up? And how do you increase website speeds? Here are all the tools, tricks and tips you need.
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21
Apr
Beginner’s SEO: What is SEO website design?
Want to reach the SERP top spots? It all starts with great SEO website design. Here we look at the web design elements that improve website ranking.
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17
Mar
Why is responsive design important?
Mobile friendly websites offer the best UX, improved SEO - and so much more besides. Here we look at all the reasons why responsive design is so important.
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07
Mar
10 signs it’s time to redesign your website
Check your website for these 10 problems and find out if a redesign could improve your traffic, leads and conversions.
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21
Feb
17 ways to improve your ecommerce conversion rate
You’ve built it. And they’re coming. But are they converting? Get tips for improving your ecommerce conversion rate and turn more website visitors into customers.
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01
Feb
Using domain names to promote your business in 2023
This always feels like a big deal because your domain name is how your users will find you.
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13
Jan
Find the right web design agency for your business – in 4 easy steps
There are lots of agencies out there! So how do you decide who to work with? Find the right web design agency for your biz by following these 4 simple steps.
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09
Jan
Using Cloudflare to stop cyber attacks in their tracks
It can protect against denial-of-service attacks (DoS attacks) and distributed denial-of-service attacks (DDoS attacks).
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06
Jan
Why quality assurance matters in web design
Quality assurance ensures that web design meets specific standards, best practices, and agreed requirements.
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28
Dec
Owning your errors: The importance of personalised 404 pages
A 404 page is an error page that is shown when a URL can’t be found active on the website. They can appear for many reasons.
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