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“I Told You So!” How to Create and Share Strong Passwords SAFELY Online πŸ”

January 1, 2024 by Ilkeston Web Design

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Stop making it easy for fraudsters and hackers to steal your logins and passwords, especially if sending sensitive details via email to people you work with.

Filed Under: Admin and maintenance, Article, Audio, Planning, Security, Tips, WordPress Tagged With: fraud, hacking, password, security, theft

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

Websites Built on WordPress Vs Custom Build: What’s Best for Your Business? πŸŒ—

December 13, 2023 by Ilkeston Web Design

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Although WordPress powers half of all websites online, is free, open source, and perfect for small businesses, should you just skip it and go “custom” instead?

Filed Under: Admin and maintenance, Article, Audio, eCommerce, Planning, Tips, Web design, Web development, WordPress Tagged With: WordPress

“Cossall Parish Council” – Mobile Responsive Website, Nottinghamshire

April 20, 2020 by Ilkeston Web Design

Cossall Parish Council website

The Cossall Parish Council website was reimagined and redesigned. From the fixed-width HTML to the new, easier-to-administrate WordPress interface, it’s an all-round improvement.

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

Use Your Business Website to Demonstrate Trust and Responsibility βš“

March 13, 2020 by Ilkeston Web Design

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Analyse your business with a fine-tooth comb and create web pages that show you’re trustworthy, competent and legally compliant. Don’t lose out to competitors who are already taking the extra steps to win the confidence of their customers.

Filed Under: Article, Content writing, Legal obligations, Marketing, Tips Tagged With: content, ilkeston, Small business, Strategy, website

Before You Advertise Your Website, Take a Good Look at It πŸ‘€

June 5, 2019 by Ilkeston Web Design

Are you thinking of running online ads to promote your website? Before you do that, make sure you’re not just pouring water in a bucket full of holes.

Filed Under: Article, Content writing, Marketing, Planning, Tips, Web design Tagged With: advertising, audit, content, costs, examination, pay per click, ppc, review, website

How Your Website’s “About” Page Helps Prospects Know and Trust You ❀️

March 20, 2019 by Ilkeston Web Design

Every half-decent business has something useful to say to potential customers, so bring this information to the forefront on the “about” page.

Filed Under: Content writing, Marketing, Tips, Video Tagged With: content, Small business, Strategy, website

How Online Customer Reviews Boost Your Business

November 22, 2017 by Ilkeston Web Design

Online Review Websites

If you’re not actively building a repository of online reviews, you’re missing out on the powerful future marketing pipeline opportunity known as social proof.

Filed Under: Marketing, Search engines, Tips Tagged With: marketing, reviews, Strategy

“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? β€οΈβ€πŸ©Ή

August 8, 2017 by Ilkeston Web Design

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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

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