The good, the bad and the ugly in web design
Ever been on a website and wondered; one, what you were doing on there? And two, what the website even was? Odds are that you have probably just answered yes. You see the fact is that despite the ever growing power and the sheer domination of the internet, there are still some websites out there that are far from impressive and find themselves falling way behind. If you are attempting to create a website for your business then you must realise how important it can be…don’t look at it as a secondary tool! In today’s fast paced media world, the …
From Print to Web
Coming from a print background, the transition to web design has been and continues to be something quite unique. Although the two subjects can be seen at opposite ends of the design spectrum, there are many techniques and practices which can easily cross over and be adapted to both. These include the use of grids, font selection and hierarchy to name but a few. Of course, these should all work in harmony with what will be the icing on a clients cake… that being a genuinely great idea which answers their brief. A brief overview of the strengths and weaknesses …
5 mobile apps to help your business become more productive
In today’s economy a job is very rarely the regular nine to five. A job is very much a lifestyle and be it sales, marketing, business, or even journalism; nine to five no longer cuts it, we now know that for success in such a struggling economy it is vital to keep on the ball at all times and ensure that whatever field you may be in, business is always booming! Mobile business is the way forward, in today’s urging economy nothing is more essential then keeping on top of your business at all times and with companies including Apple …
8 tips on how to exceed client expectations
After working with a variety of clients with different requirements (and demands) over the last 5 years, we’ve learnt a thing or two about customer care. Experience is priceless and reading articles or books can never prepare you for real life situations. However, you may find the below points useful; Honesty is integrity Everyone can talk and everyone likes to talk but delivering is so much harder. A few years ago, we use to take on as many projects as possible and thought more the merrier strategy will help us grow. However, this strategy is so flawed as we found …
Why have a corporate blog?
We’ve always been very reluctant to integrate a blog into our website, as it’s a huge commitment (with high maintenance). There’ so many websites with a blog that are rarely updated and contain seriously old news. Creating a company blog is easy and straightforward, however keeping it engaging and interactive for users is difficult. Below are the core reasons we decided to include a blog into our website; Keeping our existing clients in the loop We are currently working on many exciting projects with several clients across the globe and became in need of a ‘dumping ground’ for simple posts …