Business websites
A website represents a company, and for most the website IS the business. Customers use a website to learn more about a company, a purchasing decision can be made in seconds.
Small businesses need help to develop, maintain, market and improve their business websites, so that they survive online.
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What is responsive web design
Responsive web design (RWD) is design which provides an audience with the easiest reading and navigational experience on any device or computer screen. When a website is responsive there is no need to resize a page or pan across to see more information. More people...What is website maintenance?
Website maintenance is an underestimated duty for website owners, which helps search engine rank and nurtures the interest of followers. Maintenance not only means portfolio, service and product updates but also the addition of news articles, blog posts and media,...How to monetize a website
Small businesses spend time and money building websites and blogs to advertise. Why not also monetize that website or blog? These are not quick fix ‘make money fast’ ideas, uncovered. Monetizing a website does take dedication, but it is very achievable....Why choose a custom web design?
Custom web design is when a website is created using customised functionalities and design. Is it really necessary to pay for a customised WordPress site, when templates can easily be chosen and added to a WordPress install? Often WordPress templates look really good...Do-it-yourself website builders
You do not have to be hugely technical these days to build a website with one of the do-it-yourself website builders, at a very low cost. There are great packages for the entrepreneur to get their teeth into. They are easy to customise and can be...What is responsive web design?
Responsive web design (RWD) is when a website responds to the device that the user is viewing it on. The website is fluid and changes to fit the users screen. For small websites responsive design can be more efficient then a separate mobile site because all inbound...Why do I receive blank versions of the form on my website?
Blank form submissions and spam form submissions (those that are full of gobbledegook) are the result of bots (automated programs) submitting your forms. These bots come across the page that enables your form to send and submits blank forms or forms full of rubbish....Contact information on small business websites
UK companies and businesses breach the Companies Act and risk a fine if they do not display contact information on their website and email footers. This is in place to protect consumers and it applies to ALL commercial websites not just ecommerce sites. In an update...About the author
I am Kelly Drewett - a freelance website designer, who builds custom websites.
I've worked with small businesses since the year 2000. I actively help you to work towards higher search engine listings.
My aspirations are for you to understand website design and SEO, to have an interest in your own website and to adopt habits for a more competitive online presence.