Web Design Category

Why Web Design Is Not Enough

by Ruth Hawk
Monday, June 5th, 2017

With 89 percent of people in North America (equaling 320 million people) using the Internet, the necessity of an effective web design is clear. While an eye-catching appearance can certainly encourage website visitors to stay and explore your site, there are other factors that will (1 Get them there in the first place and (2 Convince them to stay.

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When Breaking Web Design Rules Might Work for You

by Ruth Hawk
Tuesday, May 30th, 2017

Web design has evolved as quickly as has the Internet as a whole. Along with that development has come certain rules, or best practices, that have proven themselves useful in guiding the development of appealing and effective websites. However, occasionally, as the saying goes, rules are meant to be broken, and occasionally, great web design comes when t

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Dress Up Your Custom Web Design: The Use of Color in Communicating Your Message

by Ruth Hawk
Monday, May 22nd, 2017

Because color is so ubiquitous, its importance is often overlooked when it comes to web design. However, color is actually one of the most effective elements of custom web design. While there are as many ways to use color in web design as there are web pages, there are a few tips, tricks, and psychological facts that can help guide you toward more visual

6 Ways to Direct Visitors’ Attention to Your Call to Action

by Ruth Hawk
Monday, May 15th, 2017

Regardless of the type of conversions you hope to earn from your site, you greatly increase your chances of getting them if you include a visible call to action (CTA) on each web page. Much of this visibility comes from effective web design. Here are a few suggestions for adding the visual cues to your web design that will direct visitors’ attention to

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How to Improve the Web Design of Your Homepage

by Ruth Hawk
Friday, February 10th, 2017

The homepage is almost always the most visited page on a website. Creating a more effective homepage, therefore, can improve the performance of your entire site. Use some of the following tips to improve the web design of your homepage.

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How to Prepare for Your Web Design Project

by Ruth Hawk
Wednesday, January 25th, 2017

As your web design project begins to gear up, take steps to prepare information that will be useful to your web design company and that will avoid delays in the process. With the right preparation, you can enjoy a smooth, efficient process and a website that works for you.

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Magento Web Development: An Overview of Customized, Flexible E-Commerce

by Ruth Hawk
Thursday, December 29th, 2016

Magento is a great option if you are looking for a platform for your e-commerce website. Here is a look at some of its features and benefits.

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5 Custom Web Design Tips for the Holidays

by Ruth Hawk
Tuesday, November 29th, 2016

Look the holiday part by creating a custom web design. A festive look will help put customers in the shopping spirit and earn you the holiday sales you want.

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