2023 Promises to be an Exciting Year for Web Design

2023 promises to be an exciting year for web design, with many new trends and developments set to become the norm. Responsive design will remain a top priority, with more and more businesses embracing the need for creating mobile-friendly websites. UI/UX design will also be a major focus, as more developers look to create engaging and seamless experiences for their users. In terms of color and...
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Why should I use a professional website designer?

When it comes to your business website, you want it to look professional and well-designed in order to attract customers and convert leads. This is why it's important to use a professional website designer, rather than a site-building tool A professional web designer will have the experience and skills necessary to create a website that not only looks great but is also optimised for search...
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2022 Website Design Trends (Top 5)

We're exploring upcoming web design trends for 2022 in this new year's article. During the past few months, you have probably seen a lot of websites. Perhaps a few stood out to you based on their user-friendly interface and appealing layout. Sites with a poor user experience can also leave you with a negative impression of the brand. In today's vast and crowded online world, an amazing user...
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Elementor v3.2 is released!

As you would have read on our blog before, we love Elementor! The team at Elementor has announced that they have made the tool even better: with a bunch of helpful design and performance improvements. This blog post will highlight all the new key changes available in the 3.2 update. Design Changes Text Path Widget Unique text designs You are able to generate unique text designs, such as wavy text...
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Why use a web designer (in Swindon) over a DIY web builder

One of the questions we’re regularly asked when engaging in new projects is what makes us different from so-called “website builders” – web-based software that allow you to create your own website yourself.  What sets O’Brien Media apart?  Why spend the extra money (we don’t deny that yes, we may well be more expensive).  The O’Brien Media ethos When O’Brien Media takes on...
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Get your business off to a great start in 2020 with a new website or refreshed website design

With a new year and a new decade upon us now is a great time to take stock of your website and ask yourself if it is still working as hard for your business as you’d like? Customers like to see that businesses are keeping up with the latest digital trends, if your website feels dated to a customer there’s a big risk they might go elsewhere! Even if you’re not in the market for a full...
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What is a landing page and why you should be using them on your website in 2020

In today's digital day and age, search engines are a great tool for boosting your e-commerce website's online visibility and brand reputation. Online visibility also helps improve click-through rates, which are equally key for securing high conversion metrics for your business. Landing pages are often the first impression customers get when they visit your website, so there can't be much room for...
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New mobile-first website designed for Fixed Locally PC & Laptop Repair

Having designed the previous brochure-style website for Fixed Locally owner Steve the continued growth of the business meant that the site outgrew its humble beginnings. The new website featured a design refresh plus the addition of new features and some content changes to give the site an SEO boost. Find out more in the Fixed Locally case study. Visit Fixed Locally
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Why do I need a Business Website?

If you operate a business and you don’t have a website yet, you should really consider getting one. Why should you have a business website? The truth of the matter is that you can’t afford not to have one. Your business website can help you generate more clients throughout all aspects of the customer acquisition cycle, such as when a prospective client: Performs a broad internet search for...
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New website launched for Swindon’s Painting & Decorating Contractors

Painting and Decorating Contractors Ltd (PDC) needed to replace their aging Joomla! based website with something a bit easier to manage, and needed a new look to match their updated branding - we proposed a replacement site built with WordPress to allow easy management of the site content, image galleries of their past projects, and keep their website software up to date and secure. Find out more...
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