Everyone loves the “new car smell” of a website redesign. It’s fun to pick colors, fonts, and layouts. But if you start designing before you audit your current site, you are just painting over cracks. We see it all the time: a beautiful new site launches, and traffic immediately tanks because no one checked the … Read more
For years, page builders like Elementor, Divi, and Beaver Builder have been the go-to tools for creating WordPress websites. They offer drag-and-drop functionality and a range of design options, making them attractive to non-developers and agencies alike. However, as WordPress evolves, it has become increasingly clear that relying on page builders is not the best … Read more
The most common problem with many WordPress themes is that they are designed as throw away code. They consist of a couple cute looking templates that are tailored for one specific purpose. Once the design of that template goes out of style, the developer stops supporting the theme and you are forced to move to … Read more
The impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on various industries is undeniable, and the realm of web development is no exception. As we delve deeper into the possibilities, it’s evident that AI is poised to revolutionize the way we approach building and managing websites. Incorporating AI into content creation is increasingly common, with tools like ChatGPT … Read more
Considering creating a new WordPress website or hiring a website development team to create a personalized site for you? Whichever route you choose here are some things to consider: Purpose and Goals It’s important to clearly define the purpose of the website and establish specific goals. Whether it’s to sell products via e-commerce, provide information, … Read more
Having a homepage slider, sometimes called a slideshow or a carousel, was considered a “must have” for all “modern” websites in 2010’s. Catchy images, call to action buttons on each slide, fancy animation. Styles, fashion, and needs change. The big sliders are officially considered outdated. Here are the reasons why: To learn more, read our … Read more
In the role of a Project Manager specializing in WordPress website development you are entrusted with multiple responsibilities that span the project’s lifecycle. This includes contract negotiations, scoping, time management, resource allocation, effective communication, and client management. It is important to recognize that certain principles are vital for ensuring the success of any WordPress development … Read more
The best website layout is the one that makes it easy for users to accomplish their goals. That means that the best layout design is going to be different for each website. If you’re not a professional web designer, it can be hard to know what’s going to work best for your particular site. And even when you do make a decision on the layout design, how do you know if it was the right one? These few steps will help you through the process of designing a layout for your website.
While no two web projects are exactly alike, there are some familiar beats and steps that each of them goes through. Here’s what to expect when engaging a web agency to build your site.
Designing a website is a lot of work, but redesigning a website can be even harder. When you start fresh, you don’t bring any baggage from an existing website. When you redesign, there are pages and pages of existing content you have to account for. What do you keep, and what do you change? How does the old content fit in with the new? These questions go on and on, and what started as a simple design change turns into a complete audit of your existing site.