Background to WordPress WordPress was first created in 2003 and is now used to power over 60 million websites throughout the world. It is open-source software that is free to use, but has a vast array of free and premium plugins (extra bits you can add to provide specific features eg galleries, shops, members systems…
So often with a new website, a client understandably wants said website to appear at the top of Google when someone searches for the new business. However this is highly unlikely and any reputable company would not promise any positionings and especially not with a brand new website. This is because SEO is a long…
So in my last post I mentioned about the forthcoming changes of the latest version of WordPress and why I was proceeding with caution when upgrading my clients websites. I have now started to filter some updating of the easiest websites to see how that proceeds and so far so good. However, you should be…
So the latest version of WordPress will be released on 6th December – so imminently at the time of writing this. What’s so different about this that you need to write a blog post I hear you cry! A LOT! So this new version comes with a total change to the editing system within WordPress…
Once you have decided to go ahead with your website, the designer will then turn to you to provide the content (text and images). Unless you are able to pay for a copywriter to provide the text for you, you’ll need to come up with that yourself. So time to think about your business and…
Search engine optimisation can be a challenge to get right especially if you don’t know what you’re doing. There are a collection of elements that need to be in place to achieve some success and with Google often changing its priorities, it’s easy to get left behind. And in 2018, you also need to juggle…
I was pleased to be approached by regular client Arna Landscapes for a redesign of their website.
And this was especially significant as it was its 4th regeneration. Not quite as many times as Doctor Who yet! But regularly changing and reassessing your website is highly advisable to keep it fresh, competitive and relevant to any growing business. So Arna Landscapes is a great example of this.
When you are having a website designed, it will become the online portal or ‘shop window’ for your business, especially if you don’t actually have a real shop window. So it is one part of a brand that represents your company and services to the online world and potential customers. So having a professional logo…
A decade of design I’m not one to be overly emotional about business, but it is with a little ripple of pride that I’m writing this post. Why? Because this year marks the 10th anniversary of Joanna Craig Website Design. When I launched this business in 2007, I had no idea I’d still be creating…
Disclaimer – I am not legally trained and so this is not official guidance! What is GDPR? GDPR stands for General Data Protection Regulation. It is a new EU law that replaces the Data Protection act and comes into force on 25th May 2018. (Leaving the EU does not mean that it won’t apply to…