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WEB DESIGNtips that REALLY, REALLY, help your web presence...

07.15.15 at 11AM - 12PM

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Digital-Minded Inc. is an Award Winning Creative Agency specializing in Custom Web Design, Branding & Mobile Apps. We are dedicated in helping Small Businesses build a STRONG WEB PRESENCE to promote business growth.


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#1 DESIGN, DESIGN, DESIGN

FIRST IMPRESSION IS KEY! Design a strong website that WOWS your clients...AVOID TEMPLATES!

Use high quality images & DO NOT use GENERIC stock images

Choose a strong colour scheme; we recommend using only 2-4 COLOURS

Request a FLAT DESIGN; it’s the most popular trend in web design

Keep the design CLEAN, BALANCED & AVOID EMPTY SPACE

Visit UNSPLASH.COM for FREE custom photography

Visit FLATUICOLORS.COM for a variety of FLAT UI colours to choose from

Visit http://goo.gl/Vavc6 to learn more about FLAT DESIGN

“YOU WILL NEVER GET A SECOND CHANCE TO MAKE A FIRST IMPRESSION”

Visit DMINDED.CA to view examples of professional web concepts



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#2 USER EXPERIENCE

FOCUS ON THE USER! Your website should be EASY TO USE & straight forward

Place your navigation up top & make it static at all times

Structure your website from the MOST IMPORTANT to LEAST IMPORTANT elements

Less is really more on the web...keep it short & sweet

Make sure your website is USER-FRIENDLY & easy to navigate

Visit HEADERLOVER.COM for website navigation inspiration

Users must be able to know what you do the moment they visit your website

Visit DMINDED.CA/UI.PDF for tips on how to improve the user experience

“LESS IS MORE, IF YOU HAVE TO EXPLAIN IT, YOU’VE ALREADY FAILED”

Visit DMINDED.CA to view examples of user-friendly websites



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#3 WEBSITE FUNCTIONALITY

BUILD A WEBSITE THAT WORKS! Focus on capturing your audience within the first 2 seconds...

Build a MOBILE FRIENDLY (responsive) website to cater to all audiences

Add a Content Management System (CMS) to maintain your website by yourself

Decide how you want your website to function step by step

Make your website INTERACTIVE with cool animation effects

Visit DMINDED.CA on your smartphone to view our responsive website

Visit http://goo.gl/95ZEho to learn how WORDPRESS can help your business

Visit http://goo.gl/MCPC5 for 7 essential guidelines for functional design

“DESIGN IS NOT WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE & FEELS LIKE. DESIGN IS HOW IT WORKS”

Visit http://goo.gl/1bdoiO to view examples of animated websites



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#4 TEST, TEST, TEST

QUALITY ASSURANCE IS CRUCIAL! Leave the BUGS outside not on your website...

Test your website on multiple devices to ensure no bugs are present

Share your website with your friends to review & test for errors

Proofread the content on your website...grammical errors are EMBARRASSING!

Visit BROWSERSTACK.COM to view your website on all platforms

Social Media is an effective way to receive instant feedback from your peers

“ONE BROKEN LINK OR SPELLING ERROR CAN COST YOU MILLIONS!”

Visit GRAMMARLY.COM to proofread your website content



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#5 SELL, SELL, SELL!

FOCUS ON SALES! Use your website as your driving force to lure in BUSINESS!

Cold call to connect with customers DIRECTLY & get immediate ANSWERS!

Optimize your website in GOOGLE & test out the waters

Get involved in your community & do an EVENT like myself

Market your business everywhere you go & spread the word

Visit http://goo.gl/4suZt for AMAZING cold calling tips that WORK

Visit http://goo.gl/mZT7tS for 25 DIY (do it yourself) tips for better SEO

Visit BRAMPTON.CA/BEC to view events & seminars in Brampton

“DON’T WAIT FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO COME TO YOU, GO AFTER IT!”

Brand yourself with CUSTOM APPAREL, have nice business cards & promote your business 24/7
