Web

Guides on web design, getting a website built, speed, user experience and technical foundations.

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Hiring a Web Designer: What to Prepare and Hand Over First

Logo files, copy, photos, service lists, domain access, and example sites: here is what to hand your web designer, in which format, with a fillable preparation table.

Small Business Website: How Many Pages Do You Really Need?

Page count is the result of a calculation, not a target. See the one-page-per-service logic, a starting table by business type, pages that can wait and a growth plan.

How to Evaluate a Web Designer Portfolio Before You Hire

Pretty screenshots prove little. Test live sites, mobile use, speed, template repetition and references, then use our question table to compare candidates.

Cheap Website: Why a Low Quote Often Costs More in the End

A low quote usually means a narrower scope. Here are the hidden costs in templates, licenses, ownership, security, speed and SEO, plus the questions to ask before you sign.

Export Website: What Should an Exporter's Site Include?

A decision guide and checklist for building an export website: language structure, market content, certificates, catalog, quote form, speed abroad, and legal pages.

Business Website vs Instagram: Do You Still Need One?

Do you need a website if Instagram already brings customers? An honest answer on account risk, Google visibility, trust, tracking and payments, with a decision table and checklist.