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Oct 16, 2015

Say ‘Goodbye’ to Adobe Flash

With Adobe Flash being phased out we can all say ‘goodbye’ to the constant update reminders, our devices becoming bogged down, and the security issues that plagued it. Once the final nail is placed in Flash’s coffin, it may not all be sunshine and rainbows. There are still many websites dependant upon Flash and there are already some negative effects that website owners will need to be prepared for: Decrease in Advertising Revenue – According to ...

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Dec 2, 2014

Upcoming Web Design Trends

Website design is ever changing.  We are constantly seeing new ideas and technology to change the standard for a well designed website.  In some cases concepts we’ve seen before are being tried in a slightly different way to great success.  The increase in web browsing on mobile devices is changing the approach and making good design more important than ever. With this in mind, what are the next big trends for web design coming in 2015? Here are 3 we ...

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Sep 26, 2014

Transitioning Website Design & Content Trends

Have you been noticing some website design and content trends substantially changing in the past couple of years?  With the exponential growth of different devices accessing the Internet and keeping pace with best SEO practices Ilya Posin with Forbes points out a few that stand out: Goodbye: Mobile Versions of Websites Instead of building mobile-switched sites (i.e. m.websitename.com), many innovative designers and developers are now focusing on ...

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Aug 18, 2014

Does Your Website Design Suck? Let’s Find Out

These days, websites are no longer an optional asset to a company’s marketing budget. While “free lancers” and “do it yourself” website builders are bombarding the web, business owners are having a tough time seeing the value in an expensive website. While a $500 or less website may seem like a great deal, not investing in your website could be a big mistake. Website design is not a simple process. A great web design takes ...

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Aug 4, 2014

5 Content Questions to Guide Your Website Redesign

When doing a website redesign , there’s a lot to consider and there are many people who want to be involved when it does happen. Designers want to talk about building a better user experecen. Developers want to upgrade technology for mobile and tablet Internet use. Your SEO team wants to keep as many of your rankings intact as possible. Yet there are other important content questions to consider before revamping your website. Here are some important ...

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Jul 21, 2014

Benefits of Responsive Web Design for B2B Websites

With a recent mobile takeover of web surfing activities, it’s important and vital for B2B companies to conform to the trend. However, there’s still a large number of B2B sites that are still not doing anything for tablet or mobile device users. At the same time, traffic from mobile and tablet tends to be much lower than on B2C sites. It’s the biggest downfall for you company to have a poor user experience on your company’s website. It ...

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Jul 14, 2014

Avoiding a Website Redesign Failure

Mistakes are inevitable,  and we’re all human. We’ve all seen or heard about the horrors of a failed website redesign . Regardless of the size or scale of a website, any redesign may also face potential perils and mistake. One of the biggest dangers of a website redesign is losing existing customers because the user experience is not up to par. Of course, the larger the website, the greater this danger can become. However, even a smaller ...

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Jul 7, 2014

5 Steps to Execute a Site Redesign Without Compromising SEO

You’ve probably invested a ton of time and effort in your company’s SEO (Search Engine Optimization) strategy, and now your company dominates the rankings, however, your site is outdated. Here are five steps to ensure that you are able to successfully execute your site redesign without compromising months or possibly years of investment in SEO. Step 1: Evaluate Your SEO Strategy A site redesign is the perfect time to evaluate your SEO ...

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Jun 25, 2014

How to Retain Most of Your Traffic After a Site Redesign

A total site redesign can be a tricky thing. At some point, you must redesign you website to keep it fresh and interesting for visitors. When you do redesign, you also run the risk of your traffic dropping off too. Redesigning a website is one of the biggest SEO challenges that a company can face. So, what’s going to happen once the site is officially launched? What will happen with any 404s? How will the site perform in the search engines? What about ...

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May 20, 2014

Responsive Web Design for Minnesota Bank

Five Technology designed and implemented a responsive web design for a American National Bank, located in Brainerd, Minnesota. American National Bank has been a long time client of ours, we had designed their website awhile back. So, it was definitely time for a website redesign. Design standards and trends change often, so we typically suggest redesigning your website every three to five years. ANB needed a website that provided easy to access information ...

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Feb 3, 2014

Reasons for a Website Redesign

Your website is your business or organization’s biggest marketing tool. It delivers the first impression of your brand and serves as the go-to to learn more about your offerings. Starting a website redesign takes a great deal of thought, preparations, and investment. Before redesigning your website, you should discover a purpose for the redesign. A redesign doesn’t necessarily mean a whole revamp of every graphic design element of your current ...

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