Discover insights on user experience at site success. From boosting website speed with smart content strategies to understanding the role of layout and content in web design, our articles cover essential topics in UX. Learn about usability, decluttering your website, handling 404 errors, and more. Enhance your web design skills and create user-friendly websites with our expert guidance.
I watched someone lose a sale last week, and it had nothing to do with their product. A friend texted me a link to a local consultant’s website. She needed help with a project and had gotten a solid referral. The site loaded. She scrolled. She squinted at the navigation….
In a world where attention spans are shrinking and competition fierce, capturing your audience’s interest isn’t just important—it’s essential. But how do you cut through the noise and make your website truly engaging? Engaging your audience is critical for the continued success of any website. Engage helps you keep visitors…
Stop guessing what your visitors want. Simple strategies to uncover hidden problems and boost conversions. Imagine this: you’ve poured your heart and soul into opening a beautiful corner bookstore. The shelves are stocked with the latest best sellers, fresh coffee is in the air, and comfy chairs invite visitors to…
A quick Google search on the importance of WordPress maintenance returns over 18 million results. So, what’s the big deal with maintaining your site, and why does it matter? Properly maintaining your WordPress site keeps it running smoothly and provides a better experience for visitors. There are several different types…
In today’s digital landscape, your website is often the first impression and main touchpoint between your business and potential new customers. An unoptimized, cluttered website can easily drive visitors away and hurt conversion rates. On the other hand, a clean, intuitive, conversion-focused website makes it easy for visitors to find…
Is building your website like watching your favorite band prepare for their blockbuster tour? Creating the balance of website performance and optimization might feel like setting up for concert night by setting up the stage, tuning the guitars, and rehearsing for the best show possible. It’s not only about the…
Have you ever visited a website that seemed to load at a snail’s pace, making you feel like you were back in the early days of dial-up internet? Even with today’s advanced technology, a slow-loading site can still pose a significant challenge to your business’s success. In reality, even a…
Categories and tags are part of the blogging process, each with different purposes. You need to assign at least one category, but not tags if you don’t want to. When you start blogging, you must decide on a few categories that fit your writing. Having a guide to help find…
Some people think design is the most important for creating a new website. But I’m a big believer that content-first is key. Don’t get me wrong; it’s essential to have a well-designed website that is easy to use. Yet, content is the most essential factor in attracting customers. People will…
What if you knew exactly what to work on when designing or working on your website? Like the ultimate insider tips to creating something amazing? We all know that speed and functionality are key to a website that works, but site owners often focus on the numbers or letter grades,…
What if you could have maintenance-free, easy-to-care-for WordPress websites that you did not have to worry about on a day-to-day basis?
We all know …
Did you know that search engines value usability as part of their ranking criteria? Websites take a lot of planning to be useful and engaging to the traffic and visitors that come to your website. I can’t stress the importance enough for usability factors to be made or broken for…
Does it seem like success is given to the free spirits, and everything they touch turns to gold with ease and grace while you struggle with too many ideas and too much information? We’re all stuck in a comparison economy where we are consistently looking at the competition, thought leaders,…
Website clutter is real and can affect how your visitors interact (or not) with your website. I have a friend who operates in what she calls organized chaos, and it’s amazing what she gets done in a day. When a lot is happening around me (repetitive loud noises, fast-moving things,…
Sometimes, the budget doesn’t permit you to hire a designer to create your WordPress website, or maybe you want to know what’s involved before getting started. Armed with the right information, you can have the know-how to be an asset to your designer or get you on your merry way…
Let’s start with the obvious and something others are not telling you, your website is not about you – it’s about your user, and that’s why user experience should be top of the planning checklist. Your website is the chance to show off what you’re all about, including the solutions…
404 errors happen on every website but are they really that bad? In this article, we talk about 404s, redirects and when and how to use them.
