It’s Not 1998 Anymore. Yeah, this probably sounds harsh, but when it comes to keeping up with business Website Design, we can be a bit stern. “Does my business really need a website?” is a question that should be followed swiftly by another question: “Can you really afford not to have one?” In 2016, it’s…
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There’s been a hell of a lot going on at Sites n Stores over the last month. In fact it’s probably been one of the most productive and thoroughly busy months since we opened our doors eight years ago.Not only have we codified and launched the Sites n Stores values, but we successfully launched our…
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For a very long time we’ve known who we are. We’ve known what we believe in and what is important to us as a business. Until recently, we’d never said all this out loud. But in September we sat down, as a business, and created our values, mission and purpose. These three pillars are what…
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What makes a great layout for a website or online store?An effective layout is accessible, easy to navigate, and intuitive. It is organised logically and seamlessly. It is visually appealing and immediately captivates the eye of the visitor.An elegantly designed, user-friendly layout makes getting around as simple and straight-forward as possible for the visitor. Working…
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No-one wants to talk to a robot, or enjoys exploring a space that feels sterile, cold and impersonal. While some elements of web design are geared towards making your Website readable for robots – SEO (“Search Engine Optimisation”), Googlebots – a human element should always be at the forefront of your site. At its core,…
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We could write a book on colour theory – and if you go searching, you will certainly find one. The research behind colour theory goes back to classical art history – master painters have long understood the power of colourisation. While the art of colour in web design is relatively new, it is underpinned by…
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With smartphone browsing becoming increasingly commonplace, it’s more important than ever for your website to be adaptable on multiple devices. Enter responsive design. Responsive design is a web development approach which aims at crafting websites to provide an optimal viewing and interaction experience on any device, from desktop computers and laptops, to tablets and mobile…
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It can be tempting to hire a freelancer to design and develop your website. For one thing, they can be far cheaper than most web development companies, and some of them are quite talented. Sounds pretty good, right? And pretty fail-proof, too, no? Talented and cheap! Unfortunately, good web development requires a veritable village, and…
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When creating a Website for your business, there’s a never ending catalogue of issues to bear in mind. From financial considerations and questions relating to style and design, to longer-term issues pertaining to Hosting and maintenance, the whole project can start to look a bit daunting and dizzying.. This can be especially true for Small…
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