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“Let’s Talk About Meee!” The Age-old Problem of Insufferable Self-focussed Business Websites πŸ˜’

August 28, 2024 by Ilkeston Web Design

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It’s no wonder businesses fail when marketing activities are treated like an afterthought, with the smoking gun being their own inward self obsession.

Filed Under: Article, Content writing, Marketing, Tips, Video Tagged With: branding, communication, content, marketing, sales, Small business

Attract! Seduce! Sell! Use Your Website as a Marketing Funnel πŸ‘₯

May 20, 2024 by Ilkeston Web Design

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Want to attract more leads but avoid time wasters? Want to talk to the right prospects and sell without hassle? You need a marketing funnel.

Filed Under: Article, Content writing, Marketing, Planning, Tips, Video Tagged With: branding, business continuity, communication, content, customers, goals, marketing, Small business, Strategy, website

Why and for What Purpose Does Your Website Actually Exist? πŸ€”

December 21, 2023 by Ilkeston Web Design

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If you’re planning to build a business website, or have one already, take a step back to consider the big picture and long-term strategy for attracting visitors.

Filed Under: Article, Audio, Content writing, Marketing, Planning, Search engines, Tips Tagged With: branding, communication, competitors, content, customers, goals, 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 aboutΒ 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

The Zen of Website Design πŸ₯°

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

Design an Easy Online Experience with Website Action Colours πŸ‘£

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

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

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

Getting Started with Small Business Content Marketing πŸš€

February 23, 2014 by Ilkeston Web Design

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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

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