Graphic Design and Web Design Blog

Designing, building, and running an effective, high-performing business website always comes at a price, even if you decide to do all the hard work yourself. If you make the (much wiser!) decision of asking a professional web design team to do the job for you, they will quote not only for the initial set-up, but…

Why You Shouldn’t Give Up on Business Cards! Are physical business cards as useful as they once were?  There’s a range of opinions on the subject, but we’re convinced that they still have a purpose. I know… as a graphic design company, you might expect us to say something like that!  It’s just that we…

I Need a Website Designed and Built.  What Next? When you start out in business – or you decide to change an existing one – there is always a lot to think about. One of the first things on the list will be to “sort out a website” and find the right website designer.  But…

If the title of this post looks confusing, we understand. Shaping brands is usually the responsibility of marketing experts, not expert designers. But the process of designing a company’s logo or website (or both) involves a lot of detailed research on our part, and a lot of soul-searching on theirs. Both help define what a…

It’s the classic website conundrum – or at least, it is for most people. As experienced web designers, it’s obvious what we must think. Design is the most important starting point for a new website. Isn’t it? Read on, and you might be surprised! People will visit your website for the content first. If the…

If the TV ads are to be believed, DIY websites are taking the business world by storm.   Whether you choose Ionos, Squarespace, Wix or GoDaddy, the entire process is both seamless and effortless. The end result is a beautiful business website that works perfectly, does everything, takes care of itself, and earns immediately. (Note: we…

If you have a WordPress website, congratulations. You’re already using one of the most robust and feature-rich website and content management systems in the world. To get the very best that WordPress has to offer and to keep your data, design, and visitors secure, it’s essential that you keep WordPress up to date. In this…

Signing off on a brand-new logo design is a thrilling moment for any business owner (if we were its creators, rest assured it’s an exciting moment for us, too!) Now you’ve got something that perfectly encapsulates all your business is and does, you can’t wait to show it off.  Excitedly, you start adding your new…

When it comes to establishing and growing your business, brand identity is everything. However, it’s often a misunderstood concept. Quite simply, brand identity encompasses all of the visual aspects of your brand, such as your logo, branding colours, website design, and product packaging. All of these branding assets make your business unique, and when done…