7 steps to the perfect home page

7 steps to the perfect home page

OK – there isn’t one perfect home page!  It depends on your business and the purpose of your website.  However, there are some key dos and don’ts that apply to most websites. 1: People need to get what’s on offer quickly – that means that your banner and your headline...
My website pet hates!

My website pet hates!

I’ve been writing copy for websites for more than 20 years and, during that time, the look and feel of websites have changed dramatically.  Who remembers the good old left hand menu and a narrow boxy-looking block of copy, with little tiny images? Then bigger screens...
Newsletter nurturing

Newsletter nurturing

Your newsletter is a powerful tool.  It’s a direct route to more business, if you use it well. Let’s be honest, nobody wants another newsletter, so people won’t just ask to be on your list (with a few very rare exceptions).  You need to offer an ethical bribe to...
What is your website’s prime purpose?

What is your website’s prime purpose?

Isn’t that obvious?  It’s to present your business to the digital viewer, of course. People talk about ‘brochure’ sites, in other words, websites that display your wares.  But a good website is much more than that. It needs to Engage potential clients quickly Have...