Jan 19, 2022Member-onlySpotlight on Industrial WorkwearSpotlight on Industrial Workwear We have decided to shout about our lovely support clients which we help in the UK. Each month we will be interviewing a different company who we assist. They will tell us about what they do and how having continuous support has helped grow their business. This month we talked…2 min read2 min read
Jan 5, 2022Member-onlyFemale-led North East Tech Company Thrives During Global PandemicBlueocto, a successful web development company based in Sunderland, has gone from strength to strength, taking on new employees and clients despite the Covid-19 pandemic impacting almost every part of the economy. Established 6 years ago Blueocto is now a thriving women-led technology business and this latest recruitment drive reflects…2 min read2 min read
Dec 29, 2021Member-onlyIs your website ready to be listed on Google search?Is your website ready to be listed on Google search? A lot of people are clueless when it comes to Google listings, therefore we have put together a list of five important things you should make sure your website does before Google looks at it. 1. How much does Google know about your website? You can check if your website is known to Google search by performing a ‘site:www.?????.com’ search for your domain. If your website isn’t showing up at all it means that Google is not aware that it exists. …4 min read4 min read
Dec 15, 2021Member-onlyDo You Need A Web Developer For Your WebsiteDo You Need A Web Developer For Your Website Many businesses ask themselves if they need a web developer for their existing or potential website. A lot of people who don’t know much about making a website use a CMS system (Content Management System) or page builders using templates, however, these can be confusing if you have not done…5 min read5 min read
Nov 11, 2021Member-onlyUsing WordPress for eCommerceIn this article, we’ll take a look at all of the platforms that are built on top of WordPress. In general, the platforms that are built on WordPress are fully-featured eCommerce platforms. Native platforms include; user management, multiple payment gateways, live shipping quotes, digital product delivery, and a ton of other features. If…6 min read6 min read
Nov 11, 2021Member-onlyPre-launch checklist for a website to go liveWith your optimisation phase completed, you’ll be looking to move on to the final phases, Launch and Reset. This is when all the work you’ve done on your website, comes to fruition as you take it live and allow it to be accessed by your customers or users. This is…3 min read3 min read
Nov 8, 2021Member-onlyWhy do you need to add a search function to your website?There are many reasons you would want to add a search function to your website. The main and most important one is to create the best possible experience for visitors. Giving visitors to your website a way to quickly and easily find the information they’re looking for is number one…3 min read3 min read
Nov 4, 2021Member-onlyWhat are web semanticsSemantics refers to adding meaning through language and on the web, that translates to using specific languages and syntaxes to add meaning to content. It’s an incredibly important part of the modern web and can have a huge impact on the effectiveness of your sites. If we start with the…5 min read5 min read
Nov 4, 2021Member-onlyA-Z of web jargonGet confident with our A-Z of web jargon If you’re trying to find someone to help with your website, or even build you a new website, then you might find you come across a lot of acronyms! We web developers do like to talk in code sometimes. …7 min read7 min read
Oct 31, 2021Member-onlyThe typical web design workflowEvery designer and agency has a workflow that they like to use for their own projects. Workflows are incredibly personal things, and what works for one person might not necessarily work for another. So, in this article, we’re going to give you an example of a web design workflow. You…7 min read7 min read
