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WEB DESIGNtips that REALLY, REALLY, help your web presence...
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Digital-Minded Inc. is an Award Winning Creative Agency specializing in Custom Web Design, Branding & Mobile Apps. We are dedicated in helping Small Businesses build a STRONG WEB PRESENCE to promote business growth.
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#1 DESIGN, DESIGN, DESIGN
FIRST IMPRESSION IS KEY! Design a strong website that WOWS your clients...AVOID TEMPLATES!
Use high quality images & DO NOT use GENERIC stock images
Choose a strong colour scheme; we recommend using only 2-4 COLOURS
Request a FLAT DESIGN; it’s the most popular trend in web design
Keep the design CLEAN, BALANCED & AVOID EMPTY SPACE
Visit UNSPLASH.COM for FREE custom photography
Visit FLATUICOLORS.COM for a variety of FLAT UI colours to choose from
Visit http://goo.gl/Vavc6 to learn more about FLAT DESIGN
“YOU WILL NEVER GET A SECOND CHANCE TO MAKE A FIRST IMPRESSION”
Visit DMINDED.CA to view examples of professional web concepts
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#2 USER EXPERIENCE
FOCUS ON THE USER! Your website should be EASY TO USE & straight forward
Place your navigation up top & make it static at all times
Structure your website from the MOST IMPORTANT to LEAST IMPORTANT elements
Less is really more on the web...keep it short & sweet
Make sure your website is USER-FRIENDLY & easy to navigate
Visit HEADERLOVER.COM for website navigation inspiration
Users must be able to know what you do the moment they visit your website
Visit DMINDED.CA/UI.PDF for tips on how to improve the user experience
“LESS IS MORE, IF YOU HAVE TO EXPLAIN IT, YOU’VE ALREADY FAILED”
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#3 WEBSITE FUNCTIONALITY
BUILD A WEBSITE THAT WORKS! Focus on capturing your audience within the first 2 seconds...
Build a MOBILE FRIENDLY (responsive) website to cater to all audiences
Add a Content Management System (CMS) to maintain your website by yourself
Decide how you want your website to function step by step
Make your website INTERACTIVE with cool animation effects
Visit DMINDED.CA on your smartphone to view our responsive website
Visit http://goo.gl/95ZEho to learn how WORDPRESS can help your business
Visit http://goo.gl/MCPC5 for 7 essential guidelines for functional design
“DESIGN IS NOT WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE & FEELS LIKE. DESIGN IS HOW IT WORKS”
Visit http://goo.gl/1bdoiO to view examples of animated websites
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#4 TEST, TEST, TEST
QUALITY ASSURANCE IS CRUCIAL! Leave the BUGS outside not on your website...
Test your website on multiple devices to ensure no bugs are present
Share your website with your friends to review & test for errors
Proofread the content on your website...grammical errors are EMBARRASSING!
Visit BROWSERSTACK.COM to view your website on all platforms
Social Media is an effective way to receive instant feedback from your peers
“ONE BROKEN LINK OR SPELLING ERROR CAN COST YOU MILLIONS!”
Visit GRAMMARLY.COM to proofread your website content
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#5 SELL, SELL, SELL!
FOCUS ON SALES! Use your website as your driving force to lure in BUSINESS!
Cold call to connect with customers DIRECTLY & get immediate ANSWERS!
Optimize your website in GOOGLE & test out the waters
Get involved in your community & do an EVENT like myself
Market your business everywhere you go & spread the word
Visit http://goo.gl/4suZt for AMAZING cold calling tips that WORK
Visit http://goo.gl/mZT7tS for 25 DIY (do it yourself) tips for better SEO
Visit BRAMPTON.CA/BEC to view events & seminars in Brampton
“DON’T WAIT FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO COME TO YOU, GO AFTER IT!”
Brand yourself with CUSTOM APPAREL, have nice business cards & promote your business 24/7
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