Web Design

Business in Wales? Why You Need Pro Web Design

For any business in Wales, a successful, strong web presence relies on first impressions. If you don’t capture a visitor’s attention within the first 7 seconds, you might as well say “goodbye.” That’s just one of the areas in which pro web design can help.

Why Professional Web Design?

The internet can be a cruel mistress or a huge opportunity for small businesses. There are a lot of things to get right — visual design, usability, coding, content creation, search optimisation, conversion rate optimisation, digital marketing and more. Each of these has its own pitfalls and learning curve.

This means that there are a lot of things that DIY, amateur or just plain inexperienced designers can get wrong.… Read the rest “Business in Wales? Why You Need Pro Web Design”

Do You Really Own Your Domain Name?

domain name registrationSo, you bought a domain name — congratulations! After all, you do own it now, right?

Actually, no. At least, not in the sense you may think. Possibly not at all.

You see, a registrar licenses the domain to you, the “registrant”, for a limited time. So, domain registration isn’t absolute ownership. It’s close enough for most purposes, though.

So, if a “whois” search on a site like Who.is lists your current email address as the registrant for your domain, you can be sure it’s licensed properly.

…but what if it doesn’t?

Keep Calm and Double-Check

Updates to privacy laws now mean that registrant details are often hidden from such searches. Also, different “whois” searches cover different types of domain. So don’t worry if your domain doesn’t appear on the site above.… Read the rest “Do You Really Own Your Domain Name?”

Web Designer? Web Developer? Which Do I Need?

web designThere’s a lot of confusion about the difference between a web designer and a web developer. That’s a problem when you’re trying to decide which to hire. However, assuming they’re both the same can cause even bigger problems.

It often helps to think of your website as a marketing vehicle. In that sense, web designers build a chassis and dashboard around an engine and tweak things so that they all work together. Developers build the engine and other working parts. Of course, there’s a bit more to than that.

What’s a Web Designer?

Web designers are creatives — but the job goes far beyond just making things look pretty. A designer is an artist who knows how to make things work.… Read the rest “Web Designer? Web Developer? Which Do I Need?”