What does usability mean in the context of website design? Usability is vital, it is one of the key items that makes a website work for your readers. If it is done properly then there is a greater chance that the user will return to your site. What does accessibility mean in the context of… Read the rest of this entry »
Archive for June, 2010
Web Design & Fonts
By Brian on June 28th, 2010For all of you that missed Kyle’s website design post, you can find it here. Choosing the right font for your website matters. Most websites today use a Sans-Serif font mainly as this is easier to read on screen. There is: Serif Fonts like Times New Roman that have little extra parts added to them… Read the rest of this entry »
Is your virtual life protected?
By Simon on June 20th, 2010I was at a meeting of the Severn Valley Business Group the other day and one the members, Chris Milne, gave an excellent presentation on the topic of what happens to your online life when your real one is over. It’s something that I personally had never considered, and according to Chris I’m not alone… Read the rest of this entry »
Flash Is Not So Great After All!
By Brian on June 12th, 2010Many websites run with flash content on them – from as little as a small video to a full featured website. These sites may look very good, even quite ‘sexy’, and have lots interesting effects on them. So why is Flash a problem? Google, and the other big name search engines such as Yahoo!, Bing… Read the rest of this entry »
Is Website Content King?
By Rachel on June 11th, 2010Ever heard the phrase ‘Website Content Is King? Quite frankly the answer is, in my opinion…… YES! I think this view is, by and large, echoed across my industry. It’s hugely essential for Search Engine Optimisation. The written copy on your website is absolutely paramount to gaining rankings on SERP’s. Of course, that isn’t suggesting… Read the rest of this entry »
Getting It Right – Web Design
By Brian on June 10th, 2010As a Web Designer/Developer I feel that the key to being successful is to be aware of your sites overall aesthetics, meeting your customers requirements, and more importantly your customers audience. There are thousands upon thousands of templates already on the net which can be downloaded and edited to your choice. However, your own specific… Read the rest of this entry »
Internet Explorer Adverts on ITV
By Rachel on June 4th, 2010Has anyone noticed the Internet Explorer ’8 seconds’ adverts on ITV – the ones during ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ intervals??? The one going on about Internet Explorer 8 enabling ‘private browsing’ & the other mentioning that it provides ‘safe surfing’ which blocks malicious sites??? Well don’t be fooled into thinking that these are unique features to… Read the rest of this entry »
