Over the last week, I have been working on some competitive analysis for a client, so I have been scouring websites & social pages…much to my dismay (but not surprise) it seems businesses are struggling with the translation of a website design into social media designs. Twitter, Facebook & Youtube all allow you a lot of leeway for serious design chops…and if you’re not taking...
When visitors come to your website to find information – do you make it easy? Or, is it easy for just you because you know where everything is? In this video, I discuss a bit about why usability and design on your website is so important. [youtube id="jHn5zNwqRFI"] Can’t see the video? Watch it on youtube? Have you had your website looked at? Make sure to share it...
Over the last couple of days we’ve been working on the different ways you can make your blog design better. On Monday we covered branding, on Tuesday we covered usability, yesterday we covered improving design, and tomorrow we’ll discuss the layout. But, today we’re going to cover designing the right header. In a header, you have two pieces: your image and either your logo or...
As I mentioned yesterday, this week is all about blog design and making yours better. Yesterday, we covered making your blog more usable for the visitors. Tomorrow is going to be about header images and fonts and Friday will be a video tutorial on making a blog layout. Today, I want to talk about making it more attractive. While “pretty” doesn’t mean they’ll stay, good looking...
This week, we are focusing on all the ways you can make your website better.Yesterday, we talked about your overall brand consistency, Wednesday we’ll be covering design tips, Thursday is header images and font choices, Friday is a video tutorial on how I put together a quick blog layout. …But today, we’re covering usability. Specifically, 5 tips to take your blog to the next level through usability.Spread it out....
Last week, @thedailydecibel asked me about the design of the backgrounds of blogs. They wondered if making it just white would make it more professional – or if it mattered. Seeing as my blog has (since it’s creation) had a background that was unique, and most definitely not white, I am of the opinion that the color or pattern on the background is not what makes...
Last month, I gave everyone a sneak peek to the new site that would be coming. I explained, “In the last year, my business focus has shifted, and my primary services have changed (not dramatically, just adjusted slightly). I am focusing on different pieces of the puzzle, and have narrowed down what I really want to offer. And as I have mentioned...
<rant>Matt Giraud seriously ticked me of today. I have a search running on my tweetdeck for “web designer” at all times – it allows me to respond quickly if I see someone is in need of my services. Today, I saw one come through from Matt Giraud, explaining he was looking for a web designer and the details were on his facebook page… For those...
Colors bring out an emotional response in everyone – and while it may not be the same emotion in all of us, there are some commonly accepted ties to certain colors. Pulling a small segment from a 2004 article written by Naz Kaya, Ph.D. and Helen H. Eppds, Ph.D., professors from the Department of Textiles, Merchandising and Interiors at The University of Georgia: The color red...
Are you looking to hire a web designer for your website or blog? You probably want this to be an easy process, and want it to go as smoothly as possible, right? Well then I suggest avoiding these 5 steps to pissing off your designer:Don’t tell them what you want. Every (good) designer has a questionnaire they fill out about their clients. This includes what...
