Fancy getting a gorgeous new website that you’ll be proud to show off… done in a day? I can make that happen! Like this mini-brand and one-page website for Kim Fraser, or this website refresh for The Content Storyteller. With my VIP Design Days, you can finally get your design to-do …
Is it worth having a blog on your website?
I hear this from clients A LOT. And I know why they’re asking. A blog doesn’t just take up space on your website — it takes up space in your calendar too. Thinking of topics to write about, staring at a blank screen for hours on end, publishing new content and optimising it for SEO, promoting …
How to transform your website in just one day
Imagine getting your old DIY website transformed and looking amazing, and done in just a day! Recently it’s become clear that not everyone needs a complete design package, especially when that can take weeks to complete. So I’ve started offering a new service, VIP Design Days, otherwise …
5 Ways to Create a More Eco-Friendly Business
On Tuesday I spent the day glued to my computer for ATOMICON - Andrew & Pete’s epic conference for small business owners - and wow, what a day! Featuring keynotes from the likes of Deborah Meaden, Ann Handley and Drew Davis, and inspiring talks from plenty of other folks, it really was an …
Is a WordPress Template or Custom Designed Theme Better?
Is a WordPress template or custom designed theme better? As a web designer, you might think I’d be all in favour of custom designs for every website. And while I’d love to design and build something unique for every client, truthfully, not every project actually needs a fully custom design. So …
In web design, what comes first: the design or the copy?
“What do you mean by content?” It’s a question I hear from my web design clients ALL THE TIME. Because when you need a new website you know you need it to look great, you know you need great functionality, and you know you need it to convert interested readers into buyers. But what you don’t …
7 Ways To Tell When Your Website Needs A Redesign
When last was your website redesigned? Getting a website designed is usually a big job, with a decent price tag attached to it. And you don’t really want to go through that process too often, do you? But you also shouldn't wait too long to get your site redesigned, otherwise you could be putting …
Crystal Holistic Wellbeing Ready-Made Logo
Do you need to brand your business on a budget? This ready-made Crystal logo could be ideal for your start-up. Using a colour scheme of gemstone-inspired colours like purple, topaz and turquoise, this has a relaxed vibe. It'd work well for health and wellbeing, beauty and cosmetic or even a retail …
Do you work with existing logos?
Sometimes a client will ask me to tweak or rework an existing logo and, honestly, that can be a tricky question. There are copyright issues to consider. And... well... unfortunately sometimes there are quality issues too. Let’s take a look at the copyright issues first: You may not own the …