How Web Design and Web Development Differ

How Web Design and Web Development Differ

Do you need a web designer or web development? Is there even a difference? These are questions I hear quite often. Part of the confusion comes from the fact that many people, even within the industry, tend to use the terms interchangeably. Combine that with the fact...
Why Simple Website Design Can Be Effective

Why Simple Website Design Can Be Effective

I don’t think people talk about the benefits of simple website design enough. That’s too bad, because it’s becoming more and more important with each passing month. The growth and complexity of modern web design is both a boost for my industry and a problem for...
How Small Business Website Design Is Different

How Small Business Website Design Is Different

To those outside of the online marketing industry, all websites can seem pretty similar. In fact, it might even look as if building a page for one organization is essentially the same as creating a layout for another. Those of us who make our living in this business...
Should You Copy Cool Website Designs?

Should You Copy Cool Website Designs?

Sometimes, business owners come to me with examples of other websites they have seen and want to duplicate. Or at least they want to copy certain elements from a cool web design they have come across. Is that a good place to draw inspiration? I have had business...
5 Modern Web Design Tips

5 Modern Web Design Tips

I’m often asked about the state of modern web design. It’s a topic that comes up in consultations with business owners, conversations with colleagues, and even interviews I give with the media. Sometimes, up-and-coming web designers will inquire about the latest...
Why It’s Not Enough to Design a Website

Why It’s Not Enough to Design a Website

These days, it seems like anyone can design a website. Spend a few minutes looking around the web and you’ll come across dozens of different custom web design companies. In addition, you’ll see ready-to-use templates, part-time freelancers, and even overseas vendors...