Previously, we talked about one way we can improve client projects: Get the site content early as possible. This way, we can tailor the design to focus what we have to say and frame it in a way that amplifies and enhances our messages. The next thing we can do to improve client web project […]
Quality Assurance and Testing are Necessary for Great Websites
Published November 30th, 2015
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Adding Custom Styles To Google Maps
You may have seen examples of stylized Google Maps before. These Google Maps look different than the default styles that come with Google Maps. There is an example of one of these stylized maps at the bottom of my Contact page. You may be wondering “How do I get my own Google Map to look […]
Google Changing URL Display in Mobile Search Results
On April 16th, Google announced on their Webmaster blog that they will be changing how URLs display in mobile search results. The old style featured the complete user friendly URL in green, while the new style features a breadcrumb display of the result in green. Google says they want users to better understand your website […]
Best Practices For Call To Action Buttons
Call to action buttons are exactly what they sound like — buttons on forms that entice your customers to take action. CTAs are usually succinct messages like Subscribe on an email newsletter sign-up, or Buy Now on an online shopping cart. Here are some very simple best practices for these calls-to-action that allow you get […]
Non Mobile-Friendly Websites Facing Judgement Day
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Change Add To Cart Text In WooCommerce
WooCommerce is the most popular e-commerce plugin in the WordPress ecosystem, and for most small and medium sized storefronts, it’s the perfect solution. But changing simple things like the Add To Cart button text can be frustrating if you don’t know how to do it. Changing the verbiage on your Add To Cart button is […]
Change Proceed To Checkout Text In WooCommerce
WooCommerce is the largest e-commerce platform used in WordPress today. It is relatively customizable through the use of plugins and premium extensions. But let’s say you want to make some small changes without using extra plugins. There are many seemingly small changes that are more complex than they initially appear. With WooCommerce, you can override […]
Google Tests Warning Label For Slow Loading Sites
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Should You Use Free Shipping On Your eCommerce Site?
The main goals business owners usually have for their eCommerce websites are increasing conversions, making more sales, and decreasing abandoned carts. There are many strategic things you can implement on your site to sell more products. Eliminating shipping costs to the customer is one thing you can do to increase checkout conversion rates. There’s a […]
How To Change Place Order Text In WooCommerce Checkout
WooCommerce is the most popular e-commerce platform on WordPress, and one of the most used e-commerce platforms overall. But part of staying on top is continually improving little things. One thing that the web development team at WooCommerce might consider is the ability to easily change the default text of the payment button on the […]