Posts Tagged ‘SEO’

Hi Folks,

We relocated our Web Design Gallery (formerly at www.noamdesign.net) so be sure to update your links. We have a permanent redirect set up just in case you don’t . We’re also working to make the Web Design Gallery faster (the automatic thumbnail generating script is running a bit too slow for our taste).

You may still submit your favorite web design to showcase your own web design, improve your SEO or direct attention to a web design that you truly admire. While we’re fine-tuning the website, it is still functional and you are welcome to use it.

I was recently interviewed by CNN Money to review a  recently redesigned Ecommerce website.  So I looked at the website and to be honest, the site was still very far from having the potential to become a successful online store (i.e. designed with conversions in mind). And really there are no excuses because in today’s internet, it is so easy and cost effective to get a professional Ecommerce website up and running within a matter of days! There are countless platforms and website solutions out there – many of them are very professional and it is easy to get a website that converts and generate profits.  (more…)

Our web design company has done it again! We’re pleased to announce the launch of a new project: The Web Design Gallery

When you’re in the web design business, you run across many impressive sites built by talented web designers. Naturally, it was only a matter of time before we started a web design gallery collection of our own. Many websites were already added, feel free to do the same to show case your web design work and submit your favorite web design! While you browse through the web design gallery, you may vote and comment on any of the designs listed. When voting, please keep the web design category in mind. Depending on the website’s purpose the design rules are very different. For example: an E-commerce site might not be the most artful, but the quality of the user interface and clear visual communication would make it a superior website in its own niche. A personal portfolio site would have different web design criteria. (more…)

I have a website, now what?

I. Content

What is “content”?

Content is all the text, images, videos and sound files in your website. “Rich content” pertains to content which has a lot of visual and interactive elements aimed keeping your visitors entertained.

I’ve never written web content before, how do I get started?

If your website is for a company, and not a personal website, you will need to think about your target audience.

Dry for ideas? Look at other company’s websites related to your industry for inspiration. Make note of any websites you’d consider well-executed and study them. What makes their content so good? (more…)

There are a few factors that come into account and that can influence your current website’s Search Engine ranking:

1. When your website’s content and/or structure changes significantly

It can be expected to see a drop in some of your website’s rankings, just because search engines update their registries and re-evalutate the site. Consistency is one of the most important factors of SEO, and if there is a significant change on your website, Search Engines may consider the site as less valuable for a while. I am not talking here about updating your website while remaining consistent with your targeted keywords – this is a very good practice that ensures that your website stays “alive” and relevant in the eyes of major Search Engines.

2. Search Engine algorithms change

When the algorithms change, so do the search results, and ranking can sometimes vary very significantly. That is one of the reasons why SEO is (and must be) considered an ongoing work. Both on-page and off-page techniques must be consistently applied and the website must continue to grow in popularity, traffic, content, etc.

3. If you’re not working on your site’s SEO, it’s a sure bet your competitors are

It is very likely that your competitors are working on their website’s SEO and improving their ranking – leaving you behind. Again, SEO (like most advertisement or promotion technique) is something that should be worked on continuously – even if only on a low flame, just to maintain your status.

MUST-READ POSTS ABOUT SEARH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION:

• All About Search Engine Optimization
• Increase Your Website’s Traffic And Page Rank With These Simple Steps

Hi everyone,

I’ve distilled some of our company’s design guidelines down into article form! I hope you’re able to take away some useful info on good web design practices. 

Your website design is the foundation upon which your web presence will be built. It affects you (or your company’s) identity, your user’s experience, the strength of your message, and much, much more. Web design is about more than just a strong visual. It consists of a myriad of separate details that accumulate to provide a strong website and a smooth user experience. (more…)

Hello everyone,

SEO is a topic that is often difficult and potentially costly to apply if you are unfamiliar with the processes and methods. SEO is a combination of techniques to improve the volume and quality of traffic to your web site from major search engines such as Google or Yahoo. In this article, I will list some quick and easy techniques that can help you accomplish higher page rankings and increase traffic to your web site. (more…)

Last week we met with a business owner and his team who had recently been presented by their current Web Design Company with a big quote to promote their web business over one year. We then decided it was time for us to step in and shed some light on one of the most misunderstood aspects of web design and website development: Search Engine Optimization.

In the past 10 years, SEO has become one of the most intriguing internet marketing strategies, drawing much attention from businesses across the Web. Today, these businesses invest millions of dollars in their websites’ Search Engine Optimization. Yet, in any given industry, only a handful of companies successfully promote their business and get a good return on their SEO investment. So what is the Big Secret? What techniques are available today to optimize a website? And what is the most efficient way to promote your website with SEO? Oh and what exactly makes us experts in the field? (more…)