Category: Website design and development services

Yell websites

Common Concerns About Yell Websites High monthly fees Yell websites typically charge between £30 and £100 per month for maintenance. There is also an initial build fee starting from £499 (excluding VAT). (Prices accurate as of 2019.) Limited direct support Customers generally cannot speak directly with the web designer. All communication goes through an account manager, whose primary role is sales rather than design support. Poor SEO performance Many Yell websites do not follow the latest SEO best practices. This can negatively impact search engine... Read more

Website design and development services

Website design and development servicesOn these pages, I aim to provide useful information about website design and development services. This includes details about my own services and key considerations when creating or maintaining a website. WordPress and Joomla! Website design and development services My clients primarily use WordPress or Joomla! as their CMS solutions for managing their online presence. I write these help pages with these platforms in mind, as they are the two most popular options available. Working within the UK and across Europe,... Read more
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CMS training to manage your own website

CMS training to manage your own websiteI provide CMS training to help you manage your own website using either WordPress or Joomla!. Through this training, clients learn how to maintain, update, optimise, and back up their website effectively. This reduces the amount of developer time required for routine updates — ultimately lowering long-term running costs (unless, of course, you plan to completely redesign your site). WordPress and Joomla! are both open-source content management systems (CMS) ideal for businesses of all sizes. Each is easy to manage and optimises well for organic... Read more

Quality photography for online campaigns

High-quality photography for online campaigns and website design plays a crucial role in establishing credibility and trust in the marketplace. Captivating images of a business’s products, services, team, and facilities not only convey professionalism but also strengthen brand identity. By incorporating visually engaging photography, visitors are more likely to stay longer on your site, explore your offerings, and develop a deeper connection with your business. Getting Top Quality Photography There are several ways to obtain high-quality photography for your website:... Read more

Time-lapse photography for video clips

Time-lapse Photography is a video technique where images are captured at a much lower frame rate than the playback rate. When played at normal speed, time appears to move faster, creating the effect of time “lapsing.” For example, a scene might be photographed once every second and then played back at 25 frames per second, resulting in a motion that appears 25 times faster than real life. Time-lapse photography is the opposite of high-speed or slow-motion photography, which slows down the action instead of speeding... Read more
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Video production values that bring your brand to life

Video production values that bring your brand to lifeProfessional Video Production to Enhance Your Brand First of all, like your website, your email marketing, and your printed material, your video content is representative of your brand. Make sure your clips look and sound professional to protect and enhance your brand reputation, and show your customers that you care. Create Emotional Connections with Moving Images Using moving images allows you to create an emotional connection with viewers. By putting a face to your brand, product, or service, you become more memorable and create a... Read more

Moving Image

Moving Image - High-Quality Video Production Services We use our moving image expertise to produce high-quality video content that is persuasive, captivating, and designed to bring your brand to life. Whatever your needs, we love finding exciting and innovative ways to tell your story through video. Collaborative Approach We work closely with clients, marketing teams, and PR agencies to produce short films, adverts, and promotional clips. These can be for one-off messages or integrated marketing campaigns, tailored to your goals. Creative and Technical Expertise Every... Read more
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Interactive websites and presentations

Interactive websites and presentationsI have been creating interactive websites and presentations using animation effects since 2010. I primarily used Adobe Flash Catalyst to create demo versions of navigation design or user interface (UI). I worked collaboratively with other professional developers to realize the final product. Note: Adobe Flash Player and Flash Catalyst have been discontinued (Flash Player since January 2021). Modern web standards such as HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript have replaced Flash for interactive content. Many Flash animations online will need to be recreated to work in modern... Read more