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How to create a website

20 September 2022

Creating a website can look like an incredibly daunting task. With a minefield of platforms, hosts and providers, all speaking in "tech talk", it can be hard to know where to start! What's more,… Read more

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Social media marketing trends in 2022 that you should know about

18 September 2022

If there's one thing about social media most marketers can attest to, it's the fact that it's constantly evolving. Many years ago, no one would have predicted TikTok's meteoric rise or the return of… Read more

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7 reasons for using text to speech in your online training

03 August 2022

Leading organizations all across the globe understand that a robust learning and development framework is an engagement that benefits both the organization and its workforce. Read more

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12 best tips on how to run a business [from my personal experience]

29 July 2022

Running a business is challenging, there are plenty of competitors out there and you will encounter many challenges along the way. In this article, I will share some other things I have learned over… Read more

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Southwater businesses throughout the years

14 July 2022

The contemporary village of Southwater is a thriving area of commerce, home to every type of organisation from small start-ups through to the headquarters of national charities. We’re proud to call… Read more

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5 best web accessibility tools for disabled users

12 July 2022

The internet is a vital tool for how we live our lives. Whether it’s searching for a job, learning about new topics or looking at our bank account, it’s hard to imagine what we’d do without the world… Read more

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How to fix "Incorrect CAPTCHA Code" in Concrete5 CMS

30 June 2022

Concrete5/CMS now includes Google's Invisible recaptcha out of the box to help your website fight spam. It's great but not always fool proof, here's some tips on avoiding the dreaded "Incorrect… Read more

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YouTube SEO: How to optimise videos for YouTube search

25 May 2022

How does YouTube SEO work and what steps do you need to take to optimise your YouTube Channel for search? In this article, you'll find some major tips and tools to help you optimise your YouTube… Read more

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How to improve the cart & checkout page of your ecommerce store

08 April 2022

On average nearly 70% of your customers will abandon your sites' shopping cart, failing to complete a purchase. How can your make sure you lose less customers at this stage? Read more

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10 ways to build a winning SEO strategy on a shoestring budget

22 March 2022

Search engine optimisation (SEO) is one of the key elements to succeed in online marketing. It helps you get higher visibility in search engine results pages (SERPs), which, in turn, can help attract… Read more

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How does investing in a new website add value to your business?

15 March 2022

Websites are now the foundation of everything a business does online to promote itself. They communicate your purpose, vision, products, services and the outcome to your customers/clients. But what… Read more

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10 cool things we've done with ConcreteCMS (Concrete5)

07 March 2022

ConcreteCMS is our platform of choice. This isn't just because we have experience with it, it is very flexible and allows us to develop amazing new things! Read more

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We're supporting Carbon Club to offset our carbon footprint

24 February 2022

Climate change is the biggest challenge humanity currently faces. It's effects could be devastating to our way of life so we all need to play our part. With this in mind we have taken the decision… Read more

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A serious vulnerability means it is now time to update your Concrete5 website

21 February 2022

There is a flaw in Concrete5 CMS prior to version 8.5.6 which means hackers can gain control of your website and any personal data held within it. Read more

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7 Exciting video marketing trends for 2022

02 February 2022

Video marketing will be one of the leading content strategies in 2022. In that case, it is important for you to adopt it as all brand and business owners are implementing video strategies for… Read more

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How businesses can use Google My Business to boost their sales

06 December 2021

Anyone with a business can use their Google My Business profile to help advertise their business online and reach their ideal customers. Here's how... Read more

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Why Concrete5 CMS is the tried, tested, and trusted solution for your website

13 September 2021

Choosing the right content management system (CMS) for your business is a big decision, whether you’re responding to constant frustration, making a strategic move, or enhancing your customer… Read more

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Mistakes you are making while developing a sustainable UX

10 August 2021

Your competitors are racing to develop a sustainable user experience (UX) strategy. Don't fall for the temptation of creating a UX that's just good enough – make sure you're doing it right, or at… Read more

What else can you expect from our web design and development blog? 

There are notable additional topics to read about here on our web design blog due to the close relationship web design and development can have with digital marketing for instance, namely SEO and social media marketing. Google and social media sites are constantly evolving and releasing new updates which affect how their algorithms work, emphasising the importance of staying up to date with how you can successfully tailor your website for both. Below you can find out just how interlinked the worlds of web design and digital marketing are and how when both are executed well, each can harmoniously improve the other to create a strong performing website that positively represents your business.

There is no time to waste, broaden your website knowledge courtesy of our web design and development blog. We hope you find the articles useful, feel free to get in touch should you want more information or have any input of your own that would make a useful addition to the available content. Happy reading!

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