The beauty of the internet is that since its development in the late 80s and early 90s, it is constantly evolving and new ideas are being brought to the table almost daily. Since the introduction of images to the internet in 1993, powerful imagery has been the longest lasting trend in web design. As of… Continue reading Role of Imagery in Web Design – Trends that are Here to Stay
Category: Web Design
Live Wires: HTML Wireframes vs. Image Wireframes
Recently at NEWMEDIA, we have been experimenting with using live wires, HTML, and CSS pages to build wireframes. These are very different from image wireframes, and thus far, has been a change well worth making. : A Little Background on Wireframes Traditionally, the NEWMEDIA team has completed wireframes with the following process; Some sketching by… Continue reading Live Wires: HTML Wireframes vs. Image Wireframes
8 Items That Should Be On Your Website Redesign Checklist
“Website redesign” Two little words that can bring utter fear to the hearts of any business owner or marketing professional. The amount of work needed to create a successful redesign can be huge. However, with the right plan in place you can break that work down into manageable steps that build upon one another. Below… Continue reading 8 Items That Should Be On Your Website Redesign Checklist
Take the NEWMEDIA Marketing Challenge
Why would you want to work with anyone but the best? NEWMEDIA continues to grow and we are incredibly lucky and honored to have recently been awarded accolades including 2019 Global Leader Digital Agency, by Clutch.com, 2019 USA Agency of Excellence by UpCity.com & 2019 Fastest-Growing Companies in the USA List by the Inc. 5000,… Continue reading Take the NEWMEDIA Marketing Challenge
The Importance of Content Before Design
How is content defined? How does content affect the design of a website? If you’ve ever been involved in a website design project, you’ve probably asked these questions. Industry best practice recommends having content prior to completing the design and development stages of a website. To better understand why this is so important, it’s worth… Continue reading The Importance of Content Before Design
Do I Need a Web Designer or Developer
How to decide what fits your needs. You’re looking to create or revamp your website. You have a lot of options and are not sure whether you need a website designer or website developer, or both! There is a guy on Craigslist in Narnia who develops websites at a moderate cost. There is a full… Continue reading Do I Need a Web Designer or Developer
Which comes first: The brand or the logo?
A brand is not a logo, although a logo helps brand a company. What’s the difference between these two marketing tools that help position a company in the marketplace? Some of the branding questions I’ve received as a web designer at NEWMEDIA have led me to believe there’s confusion for some folks around “brand” and… Continue reading Which comes first: The brand or the logo?
Understanding the Snapchat and Instagram “Stories” Platform for your Business
It seems like all we ever hear about are Instagram “Stories” or Snapchat “Stories” but what’s the big deal about it anyways? It’s a new platform for businesses and marketers to influence buying decisions and drive traffic back to your website. The stories platform isn’t going away so you better learn how to use it.… Continue reading Understanding the Snapchat and Instagram “Stories” Platform for your Business
3 Ways to Prevent Your Website Project from Taking Too Long
The most common question we are asked after client meetings at NEWMEDIA is, “When will my site be done?” The answer to this is partially up to the selected development team, and partly up to the client. When these two parties are in sync, the development is quicker and more effective , and it prevents… Continue reading 3 Ways to Prevent Your Website Project from Taking Too Long
Social Media Wars: Facebook vs Snapchat
Facebook continues to attack Snapchat by ripping off their core features but does it even matter? While this is a highly touted battle of David versus Goliath proportions, you could make an argument that it really isn’t even a fight. With Facebook and Google accounting for roughly 99% of digital ad revenue growth in 2016,… Continue reading Social Media Wars: Facebook vs Snapchat