Knowing how to build a professional website for your business plans and ventures is the beginning of your online presence. It simultaneously operates as your communication channel, branding tool, and a store platform. Your customers expect the best even before setting foot in your shop, and your website is a clear representation of your professionalism. Are Website Builders the answer to building a professional website? Yes, there are quite a few cost effective, builders that…
One of the first things I do when I open an email in my mailbox is to check the sender’s email ID for a mention of the company he / she works for. While I’d certainly like to believe it doesn’t change anything if I recieved a mail from a yourname@yourcompany.com or a name12345@ymail.com let’s be honest, it does. So what makes the difference? What’s so appealing about a professional email address? Why does it automatically…
Every era has had its respective technological breakthroughs. Web browsing started with Gopher, which eventually gave rise to the birth of HTTP. Then came the era of the simple website layouts when NetScape was at its prime. 1997 onwards was when web design started to evolve. The mid 2000‘s was a time when a standardized website layout pattern began to really develop. Web professionals needed to come up with newer visual styles and formats to…
Web design and development is a challenging business. With an increase in the number of websites and new businesses coming online in the last decade, a whole new window of opportunities has opened for you, one of them being reselling web hosting. The entry to this business is open and requires almost no cost and can be setup at home. If you already have a web design and development business running, selling web hosting to…
I’d ask you not to take the term ‘hero’ banners too literally. They don’t wear capes or shoot weblines, but the visual impact it leaves on your visitors could surely save the day. When used well, they can make the difference between a longer visit and a bounce. Hero images can be a very valuable asset to your business. The concept kicked off around 2014 and is now a staple element of web-design. Incorporating hero…
“It is the pervading law of all things organic and inorganic, of all things physical and metaphysical, of all things human and all things superhuman, of all true manifestations of the head, of the heart, of the soul, that the life is recognizable in its expression, that form ever follows function. This is the law.“ – Louis Sullivan on design, 1896 I remember when I joined the Android bandwagon 4 years ago when mobile devices…
ResellerClub has been keen to recognize the efforts of the vibrant WordPress community for their contribution to the growth of web presence, especially in India. To this effect we decided to support the community initiative of WordCamps late in 2016 and were present at Nasik’s first ever WordCamp. The WordCamp event series for 2017 in India kicked off on the 15th of January in the ‘Youth City of India’, Pune. The event was held at…
When designing websites, we tend to envision users with good eyesight, good hearing and the ability to use a mouse or touchpad. We may forget about users who are differently-abled. How do they access online business and content? Optimizing websites to be accessible and usable for every kind of user should be a key item in any design and development checklist. By meeting accessibility guidelines, you will not only be including a huge segment of…
Hover effects have always been a staple element of web-design. We see it in blogs, personal websites and not to forget e-commerce websites like Amazon. Animations have innumerable uses apart from adding life to your website. If used efficiently, it helps to guide users with ease towards say a desired product since it drives user engagement. According to a recent study by Baymard Institute, Product listing hover information increases on-site product discoverability and conversion 46%…
I know it can be daunting to start your own business. If you’ve got the talent, you must. If you already have a web design business but just not sure how to get some visibility, we tell you how. It’s not enough to showcase your designs on social media and digital portfolios. As a designer, I know you might disagree about giving your work for “free” but if it only helps get the attention of…