Posts Tagged ‘web site design’

Four Critical Aspects to a Successful Web Site Design

January 13, 2010 | Web Design, web analytics | 0 Comments »

There are hundreds (and even thousands) of different aspects, software, apps, tools, plug-ins and beyond that go into launching a successful web site.   When I look back at all of these elements,  there were several that stuck out as “must haves” across the boards.

The top four things that you MUST have on your site:

  • Analytics to track your stats (Google Analytics is our recommendation)
  • Email Opt In form (I Contact rocks)
  • A phone number in clear view (If you want a 1-800 # check out Ring Central)
  • A clear call to action — don’t make people guess what you want them to do

There are many others like: clean coding, good graphics, compelling story etc.  However, these are the top four that have no exceptions.

Is your site missing any of the above four?  If so, make the adjustments – you will be glad you did!

How to Kill Your Search Engine Ranking

January 25, 2008 | Web Design | One Comment »

One word – FLASH.  If you want to kill your current search engine ranking (or kill your chances of obtaining top rankings put flash all over your web site.  In fact, even make the entire web site in flash!

The only people that can get away with this are companies that have high-power brand recognition – Disney, Pepsi, Lexus and so on.  These companies are not concerned with the top ranking for “Disney World” because they already occupy those top spots. 

You may be thinking: well how can they have a web site that is ranked #1 or #2 for all their search phrases that is designed with flash?  The answer – links!  Companies like Disney, Lexus and Pepsi have hundreds of thousands of links that point directly to their web site – making them “untouchable!”  

The key lesson here – design a web site that looks nice for your customers/prospects, but one that is search engine friendly.  Check out our web site design services:  SEO Web Design – Dreamweaver Web Design

Enjoy your Weekend!

Search Engines (and Consumers) HATE Flashly Sites

November 14, 2007 | Web Design | One Comment »

Did you know that it is 100 times more difficult to get a flash web site ranked in the searches engines versus a non flash site?

Did you also know that most consumers will leave a flash web site within the first ten seconds?

Plain and simple – design your web site with the search engines and consumers in mind.

When is flash on your web site ok?

  • To provide a product demostration
  • To demostrate a services

Please keep in mind – do not have anything flashy load right off the bat, have the flashy stuff on your secondary pages for the people that want to watch it!