Ten questions to ask your prospective web designer/developer
Are you considering hiring someone to build your new website? If you are, it’s a good idea to have a list of questions to ask prospective web partners. ... more
Websites
Welcome to the Websites category of the Trevellyan.biz blog. Here we offer tips for designing and developing well-designed websites, as well as other more general information about the web.
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Mobile responsive design: what does it look like?
A mobile responsive website is a design approach where page layout is dependent on the size and orientation of the device being used. Responsive design adapts and optimizes ... more
The importance of web page titles
A web page title is one of the most important elements of on-site optimization. It tells search engines what your page is about, so that information can be ... more
Using a customer database to stay in touch after the sale
A typical business earns 80% of its revenue from 20% of its customers, but it’s easy to neglect loyal patrons in pursuit of new business. Don’t make this ... more
On-site (self-hosted) vs off-site (third party) donation platforms
Accepting online donations is critical to any fund-raising effort. In today’s blog post we explain the differences between on-site (self-hosted) and off-site (third party) donation platforms. ... more
Why we do not recommend removing the shopping cart icon
If you have an e-commerce website, the shopping cart icon needs to be accessible from any page on the website. ... more
How to leverage free calendars to drive more traffic to your website
Most newspapers and magazines, as well as many radio and TV stations, provide free calendars of events as part of their website. In many instances, users are allowed ... more
Why would someone hack my site?
All day, every day, attempts are being made to hack into your website. Regardless of the content, every website is a target. ... more
Is a contact page required or optional?
A common reason people visit websites is to find contact information. We recommend making the search for contact details on your website as efficient as possible. In most ... more
Do not ignore these red flags when hiring a web developer
For those without much experience in the web development process, it can be hard to know what to look for in a web development company. That’s why we’ve ... more