Some things can comfortably be tackled by DIY experts, websites are not one of these areas!

Whilst some tasks can comfortably be completed by people without huge amounts of experience, web design is not one of those tasks. Whilst Wix, 1 to 1 and other companies have done a wonderful job trying to portray how easy it is to construct a website, the reality of the situation isn’t always quite so easy.

Our team of professional web designers have the required skills set to plan, design and implement a site that meets your expectations. They ensure that it is compatible with multiple browsers, less glitchy and adaptable to different screen sizes. A good site also loads faster minimising inconvenience for visitors, thus enhancing user experience. Slow sites can lead to loss of business as prospective customers turn to other companies. It takes a few seconds for visitors to evaluate a site and decide to leave.

Leaving your website to a professional web designer (such as us!) offers 3 key benefits.

1. Improved search engine rankings – Good website layout and overall design, which incorporates key search engine optimisation (SEO) elements boost rankings. Professional web designers implement crawlable link structures, incorporate keywords in menu buttons and more. These techniques are a sure-fire way to boost visibility and traffic.
2. Saves time and boosts earnings – Hiring an experienced designer helps create beautiful, functional sites in addition to saving time and boosting income. Companies can focus on other business operational issues and let the designer handle development and site maintenance tasks. On the other hand, optimal site performance boosts the company’s bottom line by attracting new clients and improving customer service.
3. Easy navigation creates a positive user experience – A good site is easy to navigate and does not confuse visitors by overloading the pages with visual elements. Font size also plays a crucial role in this regard. Smaller fonts that are barely visible undermine navigation and ultimately the user experience. Professional web designers ensure that navigation is consistent on all pages.

Creating Responsive Designs

A website design solution with simplified code makes it easier to identify bugs that cause glitches. Use of definitions and CSS properties has the capacity to shorten stylesheets. Responsive design is another key aspect that enables sites to adapt to varying screen sizes.

It comes with several benefits, including:

• Easy maintenance
• Improved search engine optimisation
• Higher conversion rates
• Seamless user experience on all devices, including smart-phone, tablets and desktop
• Boosts sales on mobile devices

Footprint.co.uk offers professional web design services that can help you create a fully functional, custom website. Whether you want to maintain an existing site or create a new platform, we have the expertise to handle your project quickly and affordably.

Contact Us

We’d love to talk to you about your project and it’ll cost you nothing to have a chat. Why not give us a call on 01883 372488 or contact us via Facebook to see how we can help your business to create an online presence with our web design services that will help you leave your competition behind.

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With the country facing this current crisis, business is tough for business up and down the country. However, when the tide turns, and it will, it’s absolutely crucial that you have all the key pieces in place to ensure that your business can get itself back on its feet.

It’s scarcely believable that some business don’t have a website but a surprising number of businesses still do not. If you fall into this category, it’s important to ask yourself, do you search online when looking for products or services? With so many people now turning to online searches when looking for assistance, the time to ensure that your business has a presence on the internet is now.

Below, we have identified 3 of the main reasons why your small business MUST have a website.

No. 1 – Regardless Of Your Services, You Need A Shop Window

Shop windows aren’t just for shops!! Even if you do not wish to sell any products online, your website still offers the ideal platform to showcase all of the important pieces of information about your business.

Your website can be tailored to provide your customers with quick and easy access to an array of information including contact details, images, directions, FAQ, terms and conditions along with much more.

No. 2 – You Need To Reach The Right Audience

There are a variety of facts and figures which highlight that an increasing number of customers are searching for locally based products and services on at least a monthly basis.

Without the presence of a well-optimised website, you are missing out on a huge amount of potential business. Even worse, not only are you not in a position to capitalise on these searches, there is every chance that your competitors will be.

No. 3 – Website Are The Form Of Advertising The Keeps On Giving!

Websites offer a form of marketing that just keeps on giving. Providing 24/7 access to your products and services in a convenient fashion simply could not be more effective. As opposed to alternative forms of advertising such as flyers, newspaper ads, radio ads etc, which need a little too much luck to be effective, websites are designed to be accessible at a time when your customers actually need your services.

Further Information

If you’d like to speak to us regarding how we can help you to use web design to grow your company, give us a call on 01883 372488 or contact us via Facebook and we’ll be happy to talk you through your options.

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At Footprint, we pride ourselves on going that extra mile for our clients and during what are truly unprecedented times, we believe that we can help more now than ever before.

Safeguarding Your Future

With face to face meetings being difficult at best and impossible at worst for the foreseeable future, the need to maximise your digital presence has never been greater. From creating the right branding and a great website to running effective social media campaigns and great SEO, we can help ensure that when the world returns to normal, you are ideally positioned to kick-on.

We Are All In This Together!

If you need help with a website, social media or any other digital question, please contact us today. We are here to help you navigate Covid-19. Whether for personal or business purposes, we can even help to set-up video chat functionality for you to ensure that downtime for you and your business is kept to a minimum.

Utilising Spare Time

Whilst working from home is unlikely to result in you being unable to complete any work, you may find that your free time increases. Don’t waste this opportunity to make any changes or updates to your website. We’ll work closely with you to ensure that your website is updated to tick all of the right boxes during this slower period so that you’re perfectly positioned to capitalise when things begin to turn around.

A fresh pair of eyes can be important at all times. The truth is that your own personal perspective of your business and reality may not be the same thing. Sometimes, a fresh pair of eyes and some outside input can be just what is need to help ensure your business becomes even more productive and ready to take the leap to the next level.

An agency such as Footprint Digital can help deliver a clear and fresh perspective of any business.

Further Information

Footprint specialises in creating bespoke websites designed to help take your business to another level. We have been providing web design Surrey since 1998 and if you’d like to speak to us regarding any of our services, give us a call on 01883 372488 or contact us via Facebook and we’ll be happy to talk you through your options.

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