Category: Website design

The Rise of DIY Website Builders: Why we think WordPress Still Reigns Supreme

Website design by The Studio 40 comments

In recent years, the landscape of website development has undergone a dramatic transformation. With the emergence of DIY website builders, creating a website has become more accessible to individuals and businesses alike. These platforms offer intuitive drag-and-drop interfaces, allowing users to design and deploy websites without any knowledge of coding. While the popularity of DIY builders continues to soar, the question arises: do they truly replace the need for professional coded options like WordPress?

The DIY Revolution

DIY website builders have revolutionised web development, empowering entrepreneurs, small businesses, and individuals with limited technical skills to establish their online presence. Platforms such as Wix, Squarespace, Webflow and Shopify have gained immense popularity due to their user-friendly interfaces and customisable templates.

The appeal of DIY website builders lies in their simplicity and convenience. Users can choose from a variety of pre-designed templates, customise layouts, add content, and even integrate e-commerce functionalities with … [Read More]

5 Key Reasons to Use WordPress.

SEO by The Studio 40 comments

People often ask questions such as: 

What is WordPress? Is it still relevant in 2022? Why should I use WordPress? How will it benefit me? 

If you’re curious about learning the answer to any one of these questions, read ahead to learn some of the most valuable reasons as to why you should be using WordPress. 

So what is WordPress?

WordPress is a site that is growing ever more popular and has developed into a strong tool that people use to build their website and one of the most popular choices of content management systems (CMS). With this CMS tool, the process for users is simplified by allowing users to build their website without requiring any specialist knowledge or writing the code themselves. What’s truly great about this site, is that it gives you the opportunity to make plenty of different types of websites which provides you with many … [Read More]

What is brand identity and why is it important?

Graphic design by Hannah0 comments

Your brand identity is how you want to portray your business to your customers, and includes how you choose your business name, the design of your logo, the colours and shapes or graphics you use, and the type of language you use (your “tone of voice”).

Branding is important for every company. It allows you to set yourself apart from the competition, and define your company’s USP. 

Here are just a few other reasons why your business should invest in a strong brand identity…

 

Strong Branding Makes You Memorable

While many consumers take the time to research and compare options, others choose whatever they happen to recognise. It is for this reason, established companies like Coca-Cola, Starbucks and KFC spend billions a year on advertising.

 

Brand Recognition Builds Trust

A smartly designed website can make your company appear stronger and bigger than competitors. Customers tend to place greater … [Read More]

7 simple steps to the web design process

Graphic design by Hannah0 comments

Web designers often think about the web design process with a focus on technical matters such as design, code, and content management. But great design isn’t about how you integrate the social media buttons or even slick visuals. Great design is actually about having a website creation process that aligns with an overarching strategy.

Well-designed websites offer much more than just aesthetics. They attract visitors and help people understand the product, company, and branding through a variety of indicators, encompassing visuals, text, and interactions. This means that every element of your site needs to work towards a defined goal.

So, here are 7 of the main steps our team follows, when creating a website. 

 

Goal identification

The first step in the creative graphic design process is the creative brief. It helps the designer learn more about the needs of the client. This step is critical since the designer needs … [Read More]

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