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Should You Worry about Google’s Mobile Friendly Update?
If you own or administrate a website there's a good chance you've heard about Google's mobile friendly update. Over the last few weeks we have fielded a lot of questions from clients and seen a significant increase in work as a result of this update. That's great of course, but we've also received numerous cold-emails from web individuals, teams and automated bots talking up the impacts of the change to the extreme - and, of course, claiming they can resolve any issues overnight. We've had clients forward quite scarily worded marketing emails to us, rightfully concerned that their site is about to vanish from search rankings to never return - unless they get the quick fix being sold. …Read More
What are the Advantages of Concrete5 Website Design?
In this article we'll be looking in depth at some of the advantages of Concrete5 website design. If you're in a hurry you can follow the links to read more about our Concrete5 web design services or contact us today for more information. We specialise in the development of three particular types of website platform: Shopify, Wordpress and Concrete 5. Whilst Wordpress and Shopify are two of the most popular content management systems (CMS) on the market, Concrete 5 is less well-known. In this article we'll be looking at the advantages of Concrete5 website design and considering the circumstances in which this would be the right CMS for your business. …Read More
The Definitive Website Maintenance Checklist
One of the biggest challenges we all face is keeping our websites up-to-date. Website maintenance is a vital process that ensures the ongoing health of your website. Whilst it's not the most glamorous of tasks, an effective website maintenance process will help you to make the most of your website and avoid numerous common pitfalls. With that in mind we've produced the definitive website maintenance checklist to help you keep your website up-to-date and fully functional. …Read More
What To Look for in a Shopify Web Designer
We're a full-service UK web design agency based in Exeter, Devon, which means that we design and build a wide range of different types of website. However, over the last couple of years we've found ourselves becoming increasingly specialised. Today we spend the majority of our time working on Shopify eCommerce websites. In this short article we'll briefly explain exactly what Shopify is and help you identify what to look for in a Shopify web designer. …Read More
Simple is Better than Complex. But is Easy Best?
Previously, we wrote a little piece explaining why web designers think that simple is better than complex. We argued that effective website design relies on keeping things simple. We defined the designer's role as taking a client's individual requirements - which may be inherently complex - and turning them into a clear, comprehensible website that visitors can understand and appreciate. We even quoted Leonardo da Vinci, who said that "simplicity is the ultimate sophistication". …Read More
5 Reasons We Love Designing Websites for Charities
We absolutely love designing websites for charities. A percentage of all our work is spent delivering charity campaigns and we find them to be some of the most rewarding projects of all. We've particularly enjoyed working with local charities such as Exeter YMCA, Exeter Foodbank, St Petrock's and Butterfly Children's Hospices. Building websites for charities throws up various opportunities and challenges. Some of our recent charitable projects have really kept us on our toes. …Read More
Why Mobile Testing is an Essential Part of Successful Website Design
Mobile website design has become an exciting and essential part of what we do. Most of us are now able to access the internet from our phones, radically changing the way that we think about designing and building websites. They say that failing to plan is planning to fail, and a similar principle applies when we're talking about mobile-friendly websites which maximum accessibility for the greatest number of people. One of the most important processes in developing a successful mobile website design is mobile testing. …Read More
How Do We Know if a Website Design is a Success?
Web design is constantly changing. With each year that passes we see new technologies, functionality and trends emerging that seem to radically alter what we expect a website to deliver. This inevitably means that a certain % of business websites will look very different to a brand-new 2014 design. Whilst it can be very tempting to compare a 1, 2 or 3 year-old website to a brand new one - and this can be a useful exercise in determining what condition an older site is in - we believe that there is a better way. Instead of asking how modern a website looks, we think that it's better to ask the question: "how do we know if a website design is a success?" …Read More
4 Reasons to Choose an Exeter Web Design Agency
One of the great privileges of working in the website design industry is that we get to interact with clients all over the globe. It's now possible to choose the best design agency for your individual project, irrespective of where they are situated. We absolutely love working with our European, Asian and North American clients. However, there's something equally exciting about being an Exeter web design agency working with local Exeter and Devon businesses, charities and organisations. If you're situated in the South-West and have an upcoming website project, here are 4 reasons to choose an Exeter web design agency. …Read More
Effective Website Design: Simplicity vs Complexity
Every designer faces a constant battle between simplicity and complexity. Whilst we often champion the value of simplicity - and dream of solving everyday problems with a beautiful, efficient, simple solution - our lives are full of complexity. This has various implications for the way that we approach website design. In this article we'll be considering the challenges behind achieving effective website design: simplicity vs complexity. …Read More
What Makes a Successful Brochure Website?
Here at SwankyApple we specialise in a number of website design services, including charity campaigns, design & branding and everything relating to Shopify Ecommerce websites. We're also very experienced at designing and developing brochure websites which allow organisations to clearly and concisely articulate their goals and help them to connect with potential clients. This article will be exploring what makes a successful brochure website and encourage you to think about how this might affect your business. …Read More
How to Make Your Website More Accessible for People with Disabilities
In the web design industry we often talk about user experience. The premise is that effective design is constantly considering (and meeting) the needs of website visitors. In other words, it's a matter of form and function. This can often be achieved by a combination of common sense, user testing and a commitment to analysing and improving performance over the long-term. However, we don't very often consider the user experience requirements of people with disabilities. Having worked with the likes of Wheelie Chix, we understand that many of us overcome life's challenges on a daily basis. …Read More
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