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What is the average website lifespan? (Plus 5 ways to extend it)

01

Jul

What is the average website lifespan? (Plus 5 ways to extend it)

The average website lifespan is two years and seven months. Find out what you can do to make your website last longer, with tips for design and maintenance phases.

5 top website animation techniques for your web design

27

Jun

5 top website animation techniques for your web design

The best website animation techniques to use on your website. Engage users and encourage conversion with animated micro-interactions, backgrounds and more.

11 product page best practices to boost conversions

26

Jun

11 product page best practices to boost conversions

Discover product page best practices and learn how to increase your e-commerce conversion rate. Find new ways to inform, persuade and reassure customers.

How to Choose a Colour Scheme for Your Website

28

May

How to Choose a Colour Scheme for Your Website

A website colour scheme affects how customers perceive and remember your brand. Read our step by step guide and choose the best possible colour scheme for your site.

28

May

18 e-commerce checkout best practices (with examples)

Boost your conversion rates and reduce cart abandonment with these checkout best practices. Get inspo from the checkout pages of brands, like IKEA and ASOS.

22

May

Progressive Web Applications: What is a PWA and Why Should You Care?

Learn everything you need to know about progressive web applications. What are they? What are the key PWA features? And do you need a PWA for your business?

Accelerated Mobile Pages: What is AMP and Why Should You Care?

10

May

Accelerated Mobile Pages: What is AMP and Why Should You Care?

What is AMP? And are accelerated mobile pages still relevant in 2024? Learn about AMP and find out whether AMP technology makes sense for your business.

Getting started in ecommerce: Your essential guide

25

Apr

Getting started in ecommerce: Your essential guide

Want to start an ecommerce business? Then check out this step-by-step guide, covering ecommerce websites, company registration, the best company names and more.

.co.uk or .com? Which domain suffix is best for your business?

24

Apr

.co.uk or .com? Which domain suffix is best for your business?

Find out how .co.uk and .com domain extensions compare. What is the difference between the two? And which should you choose for your business?

How To Create A Customer Journey Through Storytelling

23

Apr

How To Create A Customer Journey With Website Storytelling

Website storytelling improves your customer journey and increases conversions. Get tips on creating website stories. And see inspiring examples from big brands.

The importance of website maintenance + 12 essential tasks

02

Apr

The importance of website maintenance + 12 essential tasks

To perform at their best, websites need regular maintenance. Find out why website maintenance is so important. And get a list of essential web maintenance tasks.

Writing A Great Brief For Your Digital Agency

29

Mar

How to write a website brief (plus a website brief template)

Need to write a website brief? Then download our website brief template. Follow our step-by-step guide. And get your web project off to the best possible start.

18

Mar

Getting started with email marketing: a step by step guide

Grow your business with email. Find out how to get started with email marketing. In this guide, we look at types of email marketing, benefits, and step by step instructions.

15

Mar

A 5 Minute Guide To GDPR

Unless you’ve been living under a rock the past few years then you will have heard about GDPR and how these changes to the law could...

How To Use Content To Boost Your Online Presence

14

Mar

How to use content to boost your online presence: 6 tips

There is no question that content forms the backbone of our online presences these days.

How to create a secure website: 8 website security tips

23

Feb

How to create a secure website: 8 website security tips

Protect your site and your business from cyber criminals. Find out how to make your website secure with these 8 essential website security tactics.

How to choose the best domain names to buy

05

Feb

How to choose the best domain names to buy

These are unique, easy to remember addresses that are linked to your website and are what will distinguish your site from all the others online.

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?

An introduction to Webflow – the no-code website builder

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.

3 Reasons Your Website Needs Professional Photos

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.

How Often Should You Update Your Website

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.

An intro to web accessibility: building a digital world for everyone

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.

The importance of high quality site content

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.

What makes a great website? 18 must-have website qualities

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.

A Stitch In Time Working Smarter With Marketing Calendars

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.

More Than Words Communication Between Agencies And Clients

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.

How to optimise your website conversion funnel

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.

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.

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.

14 common graphic design mistakes & how to avoid them

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.