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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

The Search Engine Problem: “Why is My Website Not Ranking?” 😶

November 6, 2014 by Ilkeston Web Design

Search Engine Frustration

The world’s best known webpage has a mesmerising monopoly on commerce and communications, which is a big problem for us small businesses.

Filed Under: Article, Content writing, Marketing, Planning, Search engines, Tips Tagged With: content, keywords, marketing, SEO, Strategy, website

“Beeston Fast Food” – Mobile Responsive Website, Nottingham

Beeston Fast Food Website

Mobile responsive online fast food menu directory targeting Beeston, Nottingham.

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

Why Local Businesses Should Use SoundCloud

August 17, 2014 by Ilkeston Web Design

SoundCloud Marketing Tips

How and why small/medium businesses can get started for free using SoundCloud to market products/services using informative, conversational content.

Filed Under: Audio, Marketing, Social media, Tips, Video Tagged With: audio, branding, derby, marketing, nottingham, Small business, social media

“Ashcourt Lettings” – Mobile Responsive Web Design, Nottingham

Ashcourt Lettings Website Mockup

Mobile responsive website designed for Nottingham Landlord Service.

Filed Under: Clients, Mobile Tagged With: design, nottingham, Small business, tablet, website

Website Planning & Development Spreadsheet – Free Download 📋

June 16, 2014 by Ilkeston Web Design

Website Planning Spreadsheet Advice

Use spreadsheets to properly plan website structure, record keyword themes and have an overview of page URLs, redirects, meta titles and descriptions.

Filed Under: Planning, Search engines, Tips, Video, Web development Tagged With: design, development, keywords, SEO, Strategy

Nottingham Graphic Logo Design Case Study 🌐

June 11, 2014 by Ilkeston Web Design

Design Discussion 2: Client Logo Advice

In this design discussion, Lee and Darren talk about logo concepts for a Nottingham kitchen, bathroom and bedroom installer.

Filed Under: Discussion, Graphic design, Graphic logos, Tips, Video Tagged With: branding, graphic design, logo, marketing, nottingham

A Clever Web Server Trick to Make It Easy for Customers to Write Google Reviews ✅

May 21, 2014 by Ilkeston Web Design

How to configure your web server to redirect a short URL to the long complicated Google review URL so customers can easily leave a review.

Filed Under: Marketing, Social media, Tips, Video, Web development Tagged With: .htaccess, derby, nottingham, reviews, Small business

“Heanor Fast Food” – Mobile Responsive Website, Derby

Derby Fast Food Website

Mobile responsive online fast food menu directory targeting Heanor, Derbyshire.

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

How to Avoid Classic Graphic Design Logo Mistakes 🙄

April 8, 2014 by Ilkeston Web Design

Design Discussion - Graphic Logo Concepts

Darren and Lee discuss the damage done to brands by ill-conceived business logos, and how to avoid classic mistakes real designers will always spot.

Filed Under: Discussion, Graphic design, Graphic logos, Marketing, Tips, Video Tagged With: communication, derby, design, logo, marketing, nottingham

Why Any Local Business MUST Use Google Business Profile

March 21, 2014 by Ilkeston Web Design

The Power of Google Plus for Local Businesses

In this video we take a look at Google Plus Local and how it can help your small or local business from a search engine perspective.

Filed Under: Tips, Video Tagged With: marketing, SEO

Getting Started with Small Business Content Marketing 🚀

February 23, 2014 by Ilkeston Web Design

Video Post

How to begin attracting and nurturing potential customers using your website with useful, informative, educational, problem-solving marketing content.

Filed Under: Content writing, Marketing, Planning, Search engines, Social media, Tips, Video Tagged With: branding, derby, marketing, nottingham, Small business, social media, website

“Peaceful Moments” – Mobile Responsive Web Design, Derby

Derby Reflexologist Website

Mobile responsive website designed for Ilkeston reflexologist.

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

Is Your Website Legal? An EU Data Protection Warning ☔

February 2, 2014 by Ilkeston Web Design

Cookie Consent and Privacy Policy

Websites operating in the EU must implement legally required data protect measures. In the event of a complaint regarding privacy your business could be audited.

Filed Under: Legal obligations, Tips, Video, Web development Tagged With: cookies, data protection, ICO, Small business

“Wakefield Driveways” – Mobile Responsive Web Design, Derby

Derby Construction Website

One pager mobile responsive website designed for Ilkeston construction company.

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

“South Notts Ground Care” – Mobile Responsive Web Design, Nottingham

Nottingham Groundcare Website

One pager mobile responsive website designed for Nottingham ground care and landscaping provider.

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

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