With the steady rise of quality web design Open Source software, a debate has raged about whether or not it is better than the proprietary software available. We believe that Open Source web design software offers considerable advantages over the current proprietary software available, and here’s why. 1. Free/Inexpensive to use Open Source software is…
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It’s no big secret that social media marketing can play a pivotal role in growing any business, big or small. Using social media can enable you to increase brand awareness, expand your reach, enhance your customer relationships, and gain an edge over your competition.However, although social media is now everywhere in a seriously inescapable way,…
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Your website might look amazing and be at the cutting edge of modern design, but is it actually usable?The basic conventions of website usability relate to the ease and fluidity with which visitors are able to search and browse your site.Basic usability means that users are able to meet their objectives speedily, and that information…
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It’s not 1998 any more. Yeah, this probably sounds harsh, but when it comes to keeping up with web design, we can be a bit stern. “Does my business really need a website?” is a question that should be followed swiftly by with another question: “Can you really afford not to have one?” In 2016,…
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There’s been a hell of a lot going on at Sites n Stores over the last month. In fact it’s probably been one of the most productive and thoroughly busy months since we opened our doors eight years ago.Not only have we codified and launched the Sites n Stores values, but we successfully launched our…
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For a very long time we’ve known who we are. We’ve known what we believe in and what is important to us as a business. Until recently, we’d never said all this out loud. But in September we sat down, as a business, and created our values, mission and purpose. These three pillars are what…
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What makes a great layout for a website or online store?An effective layout is accessible, easy to navigate, and intuitive. It is organised logically and seamlessly. It is visually appealing and immediately captivates the eye of the visitor.An elegantly designed, user-friendly layout makes getting around as simple and straight-forward as possible for the visitor. Working…
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No-one wants to talk to a robot, or enjoys exploring a space that feels sterile, cold and impersonal. While some elements of web design are geared towards making your website readable for robots – SEO (“Search Engine Optimisation”), Googlebots – a human element should always be at the forefront of your site. At its core,…
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We could write a book on colour theory – and if you go searching, you will certainly find one. The research behind colour theory goes back to classical art history – master painters have long understood the power of colourisation. While the art of colour in web design is relatively new, it is underpinned by…
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With smartphone browsing becoming increasingly commonplace, it’s more important than ever for your website to be adaptable on multiple devices. Enter responsive design. Responsive design is a web development approach which aims at crafting websites to provide an optimal viewing and interaction experience on any device, from desktop computers and laptops, to tablets and mobile…
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