Tag: web design

Short answer: Here’s how to write a call to action: decide the one next step a page should offer. Then write a short label that names what happens after the click, add one true line that removes the main worry, and place it where the visitor has enough information to decide. Build it as a real link or button that everyone can see, reach and use. Then make sure the...

Short answer: Responsive web design means building one website whose layout, images and text adapt to whatever screen they’re shown on, from a 320-pixel phone to a wide desktop monitor. It works through a few browser features: a viewport meta tag, flexible layouts, breakpoints, responsive images and fluid type. For a small business it’s the default choice. Google recommends it, it keeps one set of pages to maintain, and current...

Short answer: Good homepage design does four jobs in order. It tells a first-time visitor who you are and what you do. It sends each type of visitor to the right next page. It gives them enough proof to trust you. And it helps search engines understand your business. In practice, that means a plain headline that names your service and who it’s for, visible navigation built around your top...