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We’re a South West Finalist for Entrepreneurs’ Team of the Year!
Here at Swanky, we love all-things-ecommerce. Whilst we love putting our skills to work on Shopify stores across the globe, we're also passionate about supporting local businesses. And this week, we've been celebrating being named South West finalists in the Natwest Great British Entrepreneur Awards! Read on to find out more about our shortlisting and some of our South West success stories ... …Read More
Case Study: How Shopify Launched this Art Startup into Success
Founded earlier this year, ARTPIQ is an exciting new business venture which offers young and talented artists the chance to kick-start their artistic careers by crowdfunding capital for their artworks online. Read on to find out how Swanky made its founders’ dreams a reality by providing them with an exquisitely designed online platform on which to showcase the works of up-and-coming artists. …Read More
Case Study: The Shopify Design that Helped Crowdfund a Business
Hamtun Watches is a UK-based ecommerce company that specialises in building and selling high-quality automatic watches at affordable prices. Read on to find out how Swanky helped Hamtun outpace their competitors by creating them a compelling and user-friendly custom Shopify website design. …Read More
Case Study: The Shopify Migration That Boosted Revenue by 42%
Founded in 1973, Newquay Camping Shop is a family-owned business specialising in providing high-quality camping equipment for holidaymakers looking to enjoy Cornwall’s remarkable coastlines, spectacular beaches and beautiful scenery. Read on to find out how Swanky helped them boost their traffic, sales and revenue by crafting them a fresh and engaging new Shopify store. …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
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
How Do I Create a Successful Brand for My Business?
We help our clients to create a successful brand for their business. It's a simple premise, but it takes a lot of skill, experience and listening to do well. …Read More
4 Warning Signs That You Need a New Website
Here's a question for you and your business: would you be able to recognise the warning signs that you need a new website? …Read More
Responsive Web Design: Can Mobile Visitors Access Your Website?
The statistics are almost overwhelming. The remarkable growth of smartphone and tablet sales has completely changed the way that we access the internet. There are now 1.2 billion smartphones in the world, with 58% of the US population having access to a smartphone. It's expected that 500 million tablets will be sold in 2013/2014. …Read More
How to Rebrand Your Website
If you're investing in a website design for the first time it can be very exciting! There is something very liberating about the creative process. However, if you've already got an established web presence then you're probably carrying different questions. How do you rebrand your website in a way which adds momentum, improves your web design and keeps regular customers happy and engaged? …Read More
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