E-business & E-marketing
You must take website speed optimization seriously when designing websites. Google and users value speed, and will abandon a website if it loads slowly. A slow loading page provides a poor user experience, and as you know, about 53 percent of mobile users are likely to leave a site and …
Whether you are a mentor, mentee or interested in getting involved in this type of relationship, it’s important to understand the qualities that make for a great mentor. A high-quality, motivated mentor makes the experience a winning endeavor for everyone involved. 14 mentor qualities that separate the good from the …
Would your website lose visitors if it lacked SSL security? Of course. Everyone is at least aware of site security, especially if they’re about to whip out a credit card and buy something. A recent survey says 85 percent of online shoppers would avoid a website they perceive as unsecured. Most …
Email is the most direct way to communicate with your ecommerce customers. Whether you’re updating them on the status of their order, or reaching out to inform them of a new product, a well-timed email message is a great way to get your customer’s attention. In this post, we’ll look …
This post was originally published on Dec. 30, 2015, and was updated on July 18, 2019. Why learn how to build a WordPress website? Well, here’s a scenario to consider: You run into a friend you haven’t seen in quite some time at the supermarket. While catching up, you mention …
The Art of Constructive Critique in Web Design Much of the web design process depends on feedback. We learn about our client’s needs, then design a website with them and their audience in mind. For their part, clients are pretty good at telling us if we’ve hit the mark (or …
When you’re hustling, time is money and that money comes in coins, not bills. It’s why we made our Website Terminology Glossary for web pros. This free resource for designers, developers, marketers or anyone else makes it easier explaining technical stuff to clients. Rather than a lengthy back-and-forth, quickly find …
A perfect UX design involves deep design knowledge, technology, and human psychology. It involves knowing the qualities of a good product and what drives people to a website (and keeps them coming back). More specifically, an excellent UX design process makes it possible to get the right balance between users, …
Any web designer or developer worth their salt will tell you referrals are key to getting new business. Learn about the proven methods and templates for getting social proof quickly and effortlessly, so you can spend more time doing what you love. To get started, try out these strategies for …
