In the past few years the culture of ‘blogging’ has really exploded but it’s not just for individuals, it can actually be a really important part of your marketing strategy. Even small businesses that rely on word-of-mouth recommendations can benefit from having a blog and they are becoming more and more important in helping companies both survive and

The web design industry is reportedly going through a rough patch in terms of income this year.  The number of clients has dropped since last year, perhaps due to a variety of different reasons, but web companies in general are finding it harder to secure work. The industry has so much competition these days that

If you’re about to commission a new website for your business, chances are that you’re hoping for it to be a quick, painless and stress-free experience. This is, of course, perfectly possible. There is no reason why designing and building a website shouldn’t be an enjoyable and rewarding experience from all involved. However, we all

It might seem strange to compare a website design to a bottle of fine wine. After all, surely a brand-new website will only deteriorate over time as new web design trends render it increasingly outdated. However, much like a vintage Bordeaux, a high quality website design has the potential to become increasingly valuable with time.

Investing in a new website design is always a big decision. It’s one of the few occasions in the life of a business when you radically overhaul the way that you present yourself to customers, clients and competitors. For this reason, developing a new website can feel like a very vulnerable process, but also an

Every business wants to have a successful, up-to-date website. However, this can often prove to be a significant challenge. On the one hand, maintaining and improving your website can take time and effort that could easily be spent on other areas of your business. Furthermore, with the web design industry rapidly evolving, a website that

Wireframing is one of the most important steps in the creation of a beautiful and functional website, but it still remains a mystery to many. If you’ve not heard of wireframing before then you might find this article helpful. In a nutshell, a wireframe is a simple, outline sketch of a website design. The process

If you’ve spent any time looking at website design trends in 2014 then you’ll be aware that this has been a big year for vertical scrolling. Vertical scrolling certainly isn’t anything new, but in recent times it’s started to play a big part in the way that we design and build websites. This has resulted

With just over 6 weeks remaining until Christmas, it’s not just the consumers who are getting ready… Businesses are inevitably impacted by Christmas, whether through seasonal campaigns or simply adjusting to the impact that this time of year will have on your workforce. We all know that Christmas provides us with a wide range of

This week Apple released impressive fourth-quarter results, dispelling any notions that the Californian company are losing their touch. Apple reported revenue of $42.1billion from June-September – growth of 12% – significantly surpassing Wall Street forecasts in the process. The release of the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus has stimulated rapid growth, with 39.3 million smartphones