Technical Hub

The line between design and development gets ever blurrier as we move into this next decade. These days, the average Internet user requires more than a beautiful site. The way to impress your visitors is through beautiful usability. 2021 is less about pretty and all about function : The ultimate goal of any web design team these days is not to dazzle, but to entangle visitors in an environment that charms and captivates them to the point where they forget the 'back' button and work further into the site. Sort of like Alice falling down the rabbit hole - highly successful website designers will combine intuitive design, easily accessible content, fast response times and a beautiful layout. In addition, website designs much now contend with the ubiquitous smart phones, net books, tablets, e-readers, and more. So, what does a trendy website design contain these days? 1) Simple, but harmonious, color schemes:   Truly remarkable designs and be done with just a few colors that work w...

 Have you ever used one of those card-making programs? You know the kind that allows you to type in the occasion and then choose from multiple cards that have been pre designed for you to customize and print? Many consumers find that these programs save them  time and money  since the card can be printed from home and the card can be formatted to have the exact look you want. The same philosophy is applied to making certificates. You simply  fill in the form  and a  certificate can be generated  that is professional and customized. When you stop and think about it there are a number of programs designed to allow you to develop a wide range of products that used to require an individual purchase for each customized order. Apply that same principle to  web design  and you can see why  web builder technology  is so important to many business owners. When a business owner sees how easy it is to customize a site the way they want it with...

If you are looking for a way to generate more sales and customers for your products or services, a website is maybe all you need . A website establishes your presence in the virtual world. Think of it as your virtual address, where anyone, wherever their location around the world can visit. You will have a larger share of the market by just having an inter-active website. So what do you need to know in having a website that will work for you? Whether you are planning to do it yourself or outsource it to professional website developer , there are things that you need to know in order for your ideas to come alive. If you are not tech savvy and you don't know anything about website design and development, this is the time for you to do so. You don't need to become an expert and be able to design and develop it from scratch. Learn the latest trends and technologies so you can better express yourself when having a professional do it for you. You'll be able to convey your ideas c...

The landing page is usually the first opportunity to make an impression on your potential customers. Many people use landing pages for a variety of different reasons but they are usually advertorial. Optimized designs can mean the difference between people clicking away from your site or reading on to learn more. There are many schools of thought regarding different  aspects of design , however there are several universal top tips which can boost your landing page design and development. • Focus on your audience: This is an area of landing page design and development where many people go wrong. You should never forget who your target audience is and  what they are expecting . There is no point in having an excellent web page which has a focus on gardening if your audience is car enthusiasts. You should take the time to consider and determine exactly who  your target audience  is. This will enable you to focus your design of your web page for your audience. The main a...

There is a lot more to building an effective website than just having a good design. In order to attract the attention of viewers and be noticed by search engines, it is vital to have an effective optimization plan which is a completely different aspect in website success other than just visual appeal. It is often felt that implementation of an innovative  design leaves optimization  unable to function as it must in order to achieve desired goals. This is why it is so important for developers to work closely with marketing and SEO - and vice versa. The final result can then be a careful, success combination of both efforts. Appearance Can Be Fleeting: A website has to look appealing to encourage viewers to be interested - no real argument there; however, appearance should be done in a way that does not negatively impact optimization efforts. Sometimes certain web building elements can do just that, which should be avoided at all costs. The use of JavaScript and Flash animation...

If you have ever wondered what the difference between Web Designers and Web Developers is, here is your answer. It may be a long winded one but by the end of this article you will have a greater understanding of how the web design and web development process works. If you are reading this because you are just in the process of considering having a website designed or developed, this will help. If you have a basic website that you are looking to build, you will most likely only need a design consultant and if you have a more complex website to be built, you may need a company that can either cater for both or enlist two separate companies to perform 1) the design 2) the development. These are things you will have to consider before you even look at hiring any Designers or Developers . With website design , a design consultant will generally put together the look and feel of the website, how it looks, the colour schemes, what goes where and ensure that your website design is easy on th...