Web Advice Articles

I have collated some articles about Web Advice and other things relating to the industry aimed mainly at people hoping to start out in the industry and also people who are looking for their website designer with whom to start a web project.

Web Advice Articles

Some thoughts + musings from me about Web Advice.

Feb 23 2009
The importance of content collection in the project cycle

I just can’t emphasize enough how important this is. I have tried to lay it out from the perspective of all the parties involved to...

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Mar 22 2009
The 3 most important skills for a trainee web developer/web designer

Having spent the last 8 months working with a trainee and taking it upon myself to give them a firm grounding in all aspects of...

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May 7 2009
3 Strategies to help with managing your web clients

Recently I wrote about the differences in the expectations, understanding and objectives of the 3 main stakeholders in any web development/business relationship namely the client,...

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May 27 2009
eCommerce Sites

If you’re thinking about starting an eCommerce site, one of the first questions you’ll probably want to ask me is “how much will it cost?”....

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Jul 2 2009
The advantages and disadvantages of Content Management Systems

When I build websites, I must always decide whether or not to implement a Content Management System (CMS). There are advantages and disadvantage, both for...

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Jan 12 2011
6 ways to keep your freelance web design business sustainable in 2011

We all face challenging times ahead. The industry continues to surge ahead with new innovations, more competition and changing customer expectations. On the whole customers...

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Jan 16 2013
The 3 O's of sustainable, effective web design

So in order to determine if our websites are effective we have to be able to measure stuff. Fortunately we have access to all the...

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Nov 13 2014
Persuading web clients measurable results outweigh website features

What will improve business for our client?" may seem like a normal question to ask but you would be surprised. A vast majority of the...

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Nov 27 2014
5 myths believed by clients who commission a new website

With many years of designing, building and advising on websites for a large variety of businesses and organisations under my belt, I’ve made some alarming...

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