Webolutions : Effective Design & Usability

The Impact of Quality Websites on SEO

2011-06-28T00:00:00-07:00

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) has always been a balancing act between writing for search engines and writing for users. In the early days, stuffing keywords into your content and across your site was rewarded with top rankings in the search engines. As Google and other search engines strive to

Effective Web Design and Content - Utilize A/B Testing

2011-06-13T08:53:00-07:00

How are you measuring the results of your website? If you aren’t measuring the effectiveness of your design and copy choices, you could be missing out on conversions. A/B testing is a cost-effective way to make sure you are making the right copy and design decisions.

Take a

Effective Web Design: 5 Key Elements

2011-05-09T16:30:00-07:00

Keep It Simple - One of the main keys to great web design is keeping the design simple. If the site is too complicated or too much of a hassle for the user, they won't hesitate to simply leave and find a more usable site. A simple, easy to use site keeps use

Engaging Website Users to Experience your Offering

2011-04-04T15:00:00-07:00

What increases engagement?

This is kind of a million dollar question these days. So many companies still just want a "Web Presence" with simple brochure information, and proceed to tap their IT department to slap their info onto a page. They th

Designing for Different Browser Experiences

2011-01-10T14:50:00-07:00

The old school thought was that all websites should look exactly the same in every browser but times they are a changin’.

Different browsers have different capabilities. Now there are four major browsers available, plus a number of not so major ones AND each of tho

Internet Marketing Trends: Will new Google popups change Web design?

2010-11-16T05:55:00-07:00

(Or: Google changes aren't permanent; but change is.)

Must be a day with a "y" in it. Google changed something. And once again, they didn't call first to ask if it was okay. Harumph.

A few weeks ago, most users started noticing the merge of local and orga

It’s Time to Move Mobile to the Front Burner

2010-08-18T10:06:00-07:00

A lot of companies come to us with the desire to redesign and rebrand their online presence. There are already so many things to consider:

• How will we manage content?
•&

Marketing Trends 2011: HTML5, the future of the dub-dub-dub

2010-07-02T15:15:00-07:00

The web is rapidly evolving at a pace that most can't keep up with, or even know about. New and exciting innovations are being created every day, pushing the boundaries of what we know in every possible way. HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language) is the core language of the web and HTML5 is the fifth

Marketing Trends: Is It Time for a Redesign to Your Website?

2010-04-06T03:00:00-07:00

The marketplace is continuously evolving. In recent years, the number of purchases made online has sky-rocketed. Considering this change, it is essential for companies to have a well-functioning Website for their audience. According to a study done by Nielsen, “the average person in the Uni

Website Easter Eggs - A Little Can Go a Long Way

2009-12-07T14:30:00-07:00

Not everyone has the budget or the cause for an uber creative Flash site like EinsteinBros.com or the visually stunning JonathanYuen.com but that doesn’t mean your s

Usability Testing: Do it Early and Often for a Great Website

2009-11-02T11:30:00-07:00

Usability testing is imperative if you want to take a good site and make it a great site. It will often reveal usability issues that designers, developers and clients will never discover because they are too close to the project and too familiar with the content.

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Don't Make Me Think! (Book Review)

2009-09-16T13:00:00-07:00

Steve Krug’s Don’t Make Me Think was popping up in so many “must read” lists, I couldn’t pass it up. This book outlines Krug&

Is Your Website Usable?

2009-08-19T10:10:00-07:00

Nowadays everybody has a Website. You have to do more than just throw up a site with good content to stand out. You’ve got to start by making your site usable. There is more to Website usa

Online Design, Evoking Emotions and Influencing Decisions

2009-07-29T16:00:00-07:00

Evoking Emotions through Effective Design

When it comes to our interpretation, "pretty" or "ugly" is determined by many factors. We are not usually aware of them as they influence our sub-conscious reactions. Certain triggers or "aesthetics" in everyday lif

Foundations are to Houses what Information Architecture is to Websites

2009-07-15T16:00:00-07:00

Information architecture (IA) is where it all begins. It is critical to the success of your new Website. Every