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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

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

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

“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

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

How to Add Managers to Your Google Plus Page

September 5, 2013 by Ilkeston Web Design

Video post

A useful guide on how to add managers to your Google Plus page. Handy if you work with a web designer, or have a staff member managing social media.

Filed Under: Social media, Tips, Video Tagged With: design

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