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“Ange Lord Art” – Mobile Responsive Website

November 3, 2017 by Ilkeston Web Design

This case study shows how a local artist launched her business website with specialised WordPress order/enquiry forms and comprehensive content.

Filed Under: Audio, Clients Tagged With: tablet, website, WordPress

It’s Complicated: Should Businesses Dump Crappy Instant Website Builders? ❤️‍🩹

August 8, 2017 by Ilkeston Web Design

Frustrated woman using laptop

If the claims are to be believed, are these instant online website builders really that bad, or are jealous “real” web designers just defending their turf?

Filed Under: Admin and maintenance, Article, Planning, Search engines, Tips, Web design, Web development Tagged With: design, development, marketing, website

The Website Pitstop: Why You MUST Develop and Test WordPress Websites Offline ⛽

September 27, 2016 by Ilkeston Web Design

Lego racing car pitstop

It’s easy to botch up a live WordPress website, which is why an offline “local” web server is essential for testing, developing and backing up your work.

Filed Under: Admin and maintenance, Tips, Video, Web development, WordPress Tagged With: derby, development, ilkeston, nottingham, Small business, WAMP, WordPress

“CoLaw” – Mobile Responsive Website, Leicester

May 23, 2016 by Ilkeston Web Design

This video demonstrates improvements and additional functionality on a website that was converted into WordPress mobile responsive site…

Filed Under: Clients, Video Tagged With: responsive, smartphone, tablet, website, WordPress

“Cash Protection Agency” – Mobile Responsive Website, Leicester

April 14, 2016 by Ilkeston Web Design

Cash Protection Agency mobile website

This case study demos a redevelopment project where a fixed-width website was converted to be mobile responsive with fast-loading vector graphics.

Filed Under: Clients, Video Tagged With: Small business, tablet, website, WordPress

“Midland Damp Doctor” – Mobile Responsive Website, Leicester

March 7, 2016 by Ilkeston Web Design

Midland Damp Doctor Mobile website

This case study demonstrates a new WordPress website and graphic logo created for a midlands-based damp proofing and insulation business.

Filed Under: Audio, Clients, Video Tagged With: graphic design, Leicester, Small business, Strategy, website

Brainstorming, Developing and Refining a Client’s Logo 🌐

March 1, 2016 by Ilkeston Web Design

Design Discussion 3

In this design discussion, Lee and Darren talk about logo concepts for a damp surveying and proofing business based in the midlands.

Filed Under: Discussion, Graphic design, Graphic logos, Tips, Video Tagged With: branding, graphic design, logo, Small business, website

“Uniglaze Windows” – Mobile Responsive Website, Ilkeston

February 29, 2016 by Ilkeston Web Design

Uniglaze Windows website demonstration

This case study outlines the building of a new website using WordPress and overhaul to certain marketing operations for a local double glazing company.

Filed Under: Clients, Mobile Tagged With: derby, ilkeston, nottingham, Small business, website, WordPress

“Small Biz Geek” – Mobile Responsive Website, Ilkeston, Derby, Nottingham

July 3, 2015 by Ilkeston Web Design

Small Biz Geek

Mobile responsive journal style website designed and developed for Ilkeston, Derby and Nottingham consultant. Created using WordPress and the Genesis framework…

Filed Under: Clients, Mobile Tagged With: derby, ilkeston, nottingham, tablet, website

The Zen of Website Design 🥰

June 29, 2015 by Ilkeston Web Design

The Zen of Website Design

In a world of information overload, minimal visual language online offers a superior user experience, so make your website clean, simple and purposeful.

Filed Under: Article, Graphic design, Tips, Web design Tagged With: branding, Small business, Strategy, website

“Ilkeston Railway Station” – Mobile Responsive Website, Ilkeston

June 19, 2015 by Ilkeston Web Design

Ilkeston Railway Station website

Community website developed to facilitate discussions surrounding the forthcoming Ilkeston railway station. This website is managed by Ilkeston Web Design…

Filed Under: Clients, Mobile Tagged With: derby, ilkeston, nottingham, tablet, website

“Time 2 Eat” – Mobile Responsive Website, Ilkeston

June 5, 2015 by Ilkeston Web Design

Time2Eat Ilkeston Cafe

Mobile responsive online menu for Ilkeston cafe.

Filed Under: Clients, Mobile Tagged With: ilkeston, keywords, marketing, Small business, tablet, website

“Nottingham Fast Food” – Mobile Responsive Website, Nottingham

May 22, 2015 by Ilkeston Web Design

Nottingham Fast Food

Mobile responsive online fast food menu directory targeting the City of Nottingham.

Filed Under: Clients, Mobile Tagged With: directories, keywords, marketing, nottingham, Small business, tablet, website

“Stay Warm & Dry” – Mobile Responsive Website, Ilkeston

May 8, 2015 by Ilkeston Web Design

Stay Warm and Dry

Mobile responsive business website built for Stay Warm & Dry, Ilkeston, Derbyshire.

Filed Under: Clients, Mobile Tagged With: ilkeston, website

“Heanor Chiropractic Clinic” – Mobile Responsive Website, Derby

March 11, 2015 by Ilkeston Web Design

Heanor Chiropractic Clinic

Mobile responsive business website built for Heanor Chiropractic Clinic, Derbyshire.

Filed Under: Clients, Mobile Tagged With: derby, website

JPG Vs PNG: What’s the Best Website Image File Format? 🗂️

February 20, 2015 by Ilkeston Web Design

JPG or PNG File Format

When it comes to choosing the best file format for websites, should you go for a bog standard trusty JPEG or plump for the power of PNG?

Filed Under: Graphic design, Tips, Video, Web design, Web development Tagged With: design

9 Efficient Ways To Promote Your Business Website

December 7, 2014 by Ilkeston Web Design

9 ways to promote your website

Here’s a snapshot of some creatively scrappy underdog methods for business website promotions that don’t rely on the instability of search engines.

Filed Under: Audio, Marketing, Planning, Tips Tagged With: business cards, directories, marketing

Design an Easy Online Experience with Website Action Colours 👣

November 17, 2014 by Ilkeston Web Design

Website Action Colours

An overlooked design element on websites is the use of a single action colour on all pages giving clues as to what links or buttons can be clicked.

Filed Under: Graphic design, Planning, Tips, Video, Web design Tagged With: branding, colours, design, Strategy, website

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