3 traits of a Successful Web Design Company

Web design companies working in Abu Dhabi often lack in retaining their customers, or getting new leads. There may be various factors affecting their success. To help those struggling companies here are three important traits of successful web design companies that will surely help them in sustaining in a competitive market.

Getting Some Perspective:

Successful web design companies not only expert in creating eye-catching web design and balancing a huge amount of information while keeping their market growth as their prime goal. What if a company has expertise and all related technical skills, but do not invest in attracting customers, will it make a success? No, if there is no business there is no way to stay in the market. The job of a successful web design company is to gather the skills which can help them in reaching and exploring different markets to grow their business so that they can finally earn revenue.

Along with that successful web design company invest in doing market research, so that they not only grow within, but help their customers in growth too. However, these are not the things that can be achieved instantly in fact, you need to invest your time and effort and keep the patience high. Here are some great tips to build and achieve a strong perspective:

Communication skills:

Communication skills are the game changer, if you know when and how to speak you can easily make your space even in the most crowded space. Effective communication is key of success in every business, but it has its unique significance in web design business where communicating with a client, or manager, or developer can dictate the success of the project. It is true that if you have skills you do not need to speak for yourself as your work speaks for you, but when it comes to serious web design business in Abu Dhabi you need to earn great communication skills. You need to be an expert in listening and communicating with your clients and how to extract the right information from the talk session, then delivering it effectively to your project lead and also taking the follow up and delivering to both ends. So learn how to communicate well and communicate well with everyone to earn your company a great success – this is a powerful success trait of leading design agencies.

Learn how to sell yourself:

It’s a small world, but for a web design agency’s perspective, it’s a jungle because of great competition. Just like a warrior in the jungle, only the most competitive can survive in the business world, so the other most important trait of a successful web design agency is to sell its craft. You not only need to tell people what you have and what are your skills, but also how you are different from the rest and how you can serve them better is what can make you unique from others. And this will eventually help a company to earn more and more clients.

Tips to be a Great Designer ?

It is true Search engine optimizers (SEOs) and web designers do not always work on one table. Most of the time, web designers can sometimes be a little too concerned with the overall looks, which will forget what the right functionality of a web design is. To keep things intact SEOs work hard to fix things they make changes according to current search engine trend. However, many web designers do not like this interference, but what if they do work together and create aesthetically good web graphics offering great functionality too especially if the web designer is working for Dubai market.

Calls to Action

A call to action is termed as anything that gets a website visitor to do something such as contacting the business directly or answering a questionnaire or even joining a mailing list. So there is a need to make this call to action direct contact source, so putting “send” on a contact form does not look great; instead use “contact us for a free consultation” as it will engage both users in a better way and make the look of website great. Even this call to action button will go well with the overall theme of the website and most of the time designers use the orange button. This will highlight the overall presence of a button and attract the user attention faster. Orange or its other tones are considered eye catching and that is why it is most commonly used color. While at the same time SEOs love “call to action” as this initiate a conversation which not only engage the visitor, but will help them to increase the reach.

Redesigning of a website:

Redesigning of a website is vital enough to be dealt with different ways to connect old pages with the new ones. It is really important if the website has included new pages which must be linked with old ones. Because if old pages are not directed to new pages with tons of SEO work may be lost so if you are fixing a website proper 301s can help create clean URLs and avoid duplicate content issues with search engines.

The following code can be added to .http access files on an Apache server in order to redirect (Choose only one of the following):

• Redirect Non-WWW site to WWW (e.g. yoursite.com will automatically go to www.yoursite.com):
• RewriteEngine on
• RewriteCond %{HTTP_HOST} ^yoursite.com [NC] RewriteRule ^(.*)$ http://www.yousite.com/$1 [L,R=301,NC]
• Redirect WWW to Non-WWW (e.g. www.yoursite.com will automatically go to yoursite.com):
• RewriteEngine on
• RewriteCond %{HTTP_HOST} ^www.example.com [NC] RewriteRule ^(.*)$ http://example.com/$1 [L,R=301,NC]

Generally SEOs talk about keyword, traffic and KWs rankings, but in the end our job comes down to one important thing: making money for our clients. In order to account for our work SEOs need measurable goals and better conversions. To do this different strategy is used and this helps us in reaching different type of visitors.

Tope 3 Patterns of Web Design?

Few trends to watch this year in 2015 where many past website design trends will revive especially to counter the challenges of UAE market.

Large background images will fade away:

We have seen large images in the background for years, but in 2015, this website design will fade away. Big large background image is one thing which has been used to attract the visitor instantly, so how you can stand out from a crowd using large images, doing the opposite will help you in standing out.

Some recent design gurus have used this trend using large headers and removing big background images from the website. This will help them in making things thoroughly different from common designs – also it will help them in increasing the speed of their website. Many brands are now following this web site as it not only helps them in attracting their visitors with a new thing, but also making it easier to browse by speeding up the web page loading time. So, I see this one thing standing out and shaping up for better in 2015.

Removing non-essential design elements:

There is one important practice and that is it is only completed when all the unnecessary elements are removed from the website.in fact, in 2015, I am expecting to see this idea more and shaping with positivity as website designers want a simple approach and that is why they prefer to remove all those elements which are messing with the overall look and efficiency of a website.

These unnecessary things may include large background images, flash videos, and much other multimedia stuff. Many websites are not using these large images to welcome their visitors in fact they are using headers with more precision and making their headers perform multiple tasks. Most website designers are focusing on websites which are simpler and helping their design to stand out in heavy design, images and layout community of websites.

Fix width centered site layout:

From last few years, most website design agencies in UAE are using “banding” or width: which means the web page will stretch 100% to support browser’s viewpoint. Before this trend became popular, many sites were fix width and centered on the page ¬– while, in 2015, this trend is expected to come back. In 2015, some websites are using a max-width to keep their content centered in the viewpoint. This will allow users to see where the content of the page is ending, so I am positive about this trend’s adoption in 2015.

Professional photography:

It is true that we all are using stock imagery and it has its place in the market, but in 2015 we will see a great shift as many websites are putting this trend down and using a more creative approach. They are using professional photography of high quality which not only have its uniqueness, but also has high relevancy with the theme of a website. These images help visitors connect with the brand using a realistic image approach. Using professional photography takes the design step a bit further because it will add a more personal touch to the website and help the owner of the website to connect with its visitors in a better way.

Few Helpful Tips for Website Designers

Now we are living in a digital age and the residents are increasing with every passing day. At this time, people are becoming more aware of the virtual reality of the Internet and use its power to establish their business. Website design is a lucrative business and ever growing industry which has emerged as one of the most revenue generating industry.

This is one of an industry which has been going through an immense evolution. The latest technology trends in the industry are increasing its influence on the business community and forcing it to use unique innovative web design to win the market. For instance, Dubai is a competitive market where entrepreneurs are always busy in hunting new technology to optimize user experience. Here are some useful tips for web designers to follow in 2015.

Optimized responsive design:

Responsive design has been in the discussion for the year 2013, but in 2015, it will become one of the most prominent features of a successful website. However, there are many web designers who do not support this concept giving examples of some of the leading website who are running successfully without implementing responsive design.

However, in UAE specifically in Dubai it is really not recommended as more and more users are connecting to social media and they access websites through their mobile devices thus it is really important for businesses to opt for responsive design. A website with straight design techniques is optimally impossible to give the same results on mobile devices that are why they will become a prime reason for losing visitors. So, in 2015 follow responsive web design.

Use largely impeccable images:

Large unique images in a background, using few colors and very minimalistic approach towards designing a website will be leading trends of website design in Dubai, UAE and other markets of the world. Moreover, in order to make their websites look really awesome, efficient in holding their visitor attraction it is recommended to website designers to use large unique images in the background.

Mix bold colors and texts:

Typography is no longer part of print media; it has its unique role in adding a personal touch of your business in a corporate website. So, to create better user experience, web designers must follow these trends. In addition to that, the visitor now wants minimalistic, but to the point, accurate information and larger images with bold texts help them in getting it. There are several free Typography ideas and designs are available on the internet for free – however, it is recommended to go for a unique typography pattern which will suit your business. It will create a strong impact on your visitor and help you earn their loyalty.

Add the retina support:

Another important trend that will lead in 2015 is the retina support – this will help websites to provide sharper imagery. Adding retina support in your business website will ensure that this website is ready to provide its visitors’ sharper images. This trend is, however observing the slow adoption, but there are many website designers who are using it.

Web Design, Five Gifted Elements of 2014

Quirky videos:

Expectation levels from customers change with the passage of time, so does the trends for the website design in Dubai markets, people want more interactive and quick way to get the desired information and what else can serve them better than a perfectly crafted video. However, it was a time when the only way to add a video on a web was to embed an FLV video, but thanks to HTML 5 and emerging JavaScript libraries ¬– now we can easily add informative videos on our website. It is true that web designers may seek refuge in flash videos, but I see more focus on HTML5 for making informative videos. I found two highly important scripts in HTML5 that can serve the design with better videos – and they are Video.js and MediaElements.js.

The benefit of using MediaElements.js is that it is available with some default skins and greater documentation for building a customized player design. The script also helps in building a music/audio player, as they provide documentation with an API and surely can use your self-hosted videos on any web project.

Flat Design Element:

Modern web design is incomplete without the use of “FLAT UI elements”, so how I can skip the most important element of web design especially when talking about the five gifted elements. With the help of CSS3 designers can design many flat buttons using natural box shadows, rounded corners or text shadows. However, the future is really bright because we are looking forward to seeing Flat icon sets and modified GUI kits for free on dozens of websites.

Personal Portraits:

Portfolio websites a survival guide of a web designer, a handy resume or a valuable asset of a designer, developer or even for a company. However, my all-time favorites are simple portfolio as they can help you in showcasing your work or services. Add a personal touch in it by adding your picture, because people like more of a genuine thing. Moreover, it looks personal and fantastic in a portfolio and gives it a traditional poster like a feel.

A Unique web copy:

“Front face declaration” is one of the coolest new features in web development and design. This allows you to import files hosted locally or externally on another server. These fonts are usually defined within CSS and they can be written into front-family properties to style any web page according to needs. But, these icons are not well designed like regular graphics, but they offer functionality which is comprehensive and simple. However, web designers can add a lot of colors and can easily customized to make a web page stand out the most.

Fast Loading Animations:

Many websites (especially using Word-Press themes from Theme-Forest) where some elements were animated, but they only animate when you scroll them into view. These elements actually work like lazy-loading images which obviously not a good design idea that is why they should be avoided. To create fast loaded animations, combine JavaScript with CSS3 transitions or even JavaScript to animate different elements.

 

The Latest Trend in Web Design and SEO

Technology is advancing with “Jet speed” and so do SEO best practices as they have to go hand in hand. Now web design companies have flexibility in tools and technology and they are incorporating them well to create a good end product. Many companies are incorporating best SEO practices along with the latest design techniques in order to achieve business goals.

I am going to share some of the top SEO considerations related to some latest web design trends in Abu Dhabi including parallax, HTML5, and responsive design. However, like many SEO professionals I am in favor of all three design practices by keeping the site structure and accessibility as primary SEO concerns.

Most people know that designing with the end user in mind also helps improve SEO rankings. There are technical reasons why this is the case and why it’s of paramount importance to design with the user in mind. This article focuses on this concept in more detail, and I provide actionable next steps for SEO professionals to consider when thinking about website interaction and user experience design.

Website Design Trends and their influence on SEO

Parallax design:

Parallax design focuses on designing a page in a way like a web design trends where content is placed at the finger tip of consumer and the whole content is placed in a story telling process. However, this type of design usually needs a lot of improvements in conversion rate, but some of the few designed are great; in fact, I had learned it through Janet Driscoll Miller’s post. He explained that how this design makes things easier for the user, but it may be a difficult thing for SEO perspective.

Storytelling type content usually placed on one single page, which is good for the user, but for an SEO expert it is really difficult to place different SEO terms on one single page. That is why I usually say they this is a good design, even it offers limited flexibility to SEO professional, but still allow a web designer to create marvelous looking web pages.

That is why many web design companies are using this approach and I really appreciate their work. But to enhance user experience as well as your Search Engine ranking use a mix of parallax design pages and regular web design.

Responsive design:

Responsive design is Google’s recommended method of designing a website as it will allow a design to fit in any kind of screen size. There are tremendous user experience and benefits that have been offered to a user as well as companies when they adopt the design technique. That is the reason as many as possible web design companies in Abu Dhabi are opting for this design methodology.

In addition to the user experience, it offers many benefits to the SEO of a website or webpage such as it does not dilute the link equity. In detail, responsive design will give you the same URL for both your mobile website as well as your desktop website.

Why we Need Web Designer with SEO Knowledge

“Why website design is now getting linked with SEO” OR “why companies operating in Dubai are looking for web designers Dubai  having great SEO knowledge”.

With the increasing competition and growing need of adverse techniques, now companies are realizing the great importance of combined efforts of search engine optimizers as well as graphic designers. Companies understand that they are valuable to each other and also valuable to the company. However, there are teams of web developers and web designers who still add “SEO” in grey jobs – at the same time there are many SEO professionals who have no clue about web design.

The Benefit of SEO Based Web Design Dubai:

Have you ever gone through a web site which is excellent in design and available to grab your attention too long and sometimes force you to come again? These are websites which are based on comprehensive SEO practices, their design is comprehensive (HTML and source code is search engine as well as user-friendly), ever wondered why? Because these companies have successfully combined SEO techniques and web designs and they probably have in-house SEO professionals and web designers working in one team.

There are a number of benefits of adding SEO engineers in web design and development team such as:

• The company can achieve the highest standard of website design catering to the growing needs of Dubai market.
• They can add the most complicated web tools yet can keep everything in perfect alignment.
•  They can satisfy the crawling bug of search engines without compromising the trust of their customers because of adding all the genes of SEO-formatted code in their web design.
• Search engines like Google rank the website good and possibly take it on its first search engine page.

So, what else a corporate website wants to achieve, a good ranking in internet and growing number of reliable customers.

How SEO Based Design Can Boost Usability?

What is SEO, I would say putting your web page or website in the highest trust able list of search engine. And usually search engine optimizers have a prime focus of achieving good ranking and they mostly compromise the efficiency of it.

Do ads block your way around the website? Have you cloaked any links or text? Is the navigation simple and clear? And most importantly, can you get to read the content immediately or do you have to scroll through a maze before getting to the meat of your site?

We all know that hardcore SEO techniques cannot work well (usually fall under grey activities) that is why they decrease the practicality of website. And if we put designers on the preference they will design a very attractive website which is appealing, but fail to deliver the desired business goals.

While if design and SEO team work together they can design a website which is effective and cater to diverse needs of Search Engines and users.

So, in website design usability is very very important and to make a website really usable it is important to build a team of professionals who know web design paradigms, as well as SEO techniques.

How to Select Right Color Palette for Dubai Web Design

Importance of colors

According to studies, every color has its unique influence on human mind. Colors can express important information in a better way that is why they must be used carefully. They can set a desired mood; can attract individuals when used in a better way. Colors can be used to distinguish and highlight messages and different sections. So all these benefits make colors a wonderful tool to create innovative designs.

Like other tools, colors must be used with care and according to latest Dubai web design.

How to incorporate colors in your web design?

A website is a perfect blend of balanced color palette that is vital for a successful Dubai web design. Colors are representative of your business personality so they must match the pace. Web designer must focus in picking up right color hues to ensure web design does not look over done or under done.

Usually vibrant colors are used to highlight a specific area. Different color patterns can over-do Dubai web design so it is better to avoid.

Where to use colors?

According to new Dubai web design trends, neutral or light shades such as white, light grey or blue are used in the background. The same color pattern is used to highlight important content. All top rated websites such as Facebook, Twitter are using blue palette.

We all know that a website is your business identity on the internet. Everything incorporated in Dubai web design is to facilitate the customer so know who your target audience is and then select colors and design. For instance, you are in love with black and white hue, but a 15 year old boy may find this combination boring. Colors can communicate with the audience in an indirect method that is why it is recommended to count all effecting factors before selecting a color palette.

Dubai web design is considered incomplete if right color therapy is not applied so ask your web designer to choose a color palette that can suit your business needs.

Web Development Companies Dubai – Services Offered

Previously, managing a business used to be a simple task. The top priority of businessmen was achieving profits. Nowadays, their priority has shifted towards marketing the product and spreading awareness about the company. The public is also extremely interested in assessing the features of the product before making the final purchase. They use various tools for gathering information related to the product, service or company. One of the most commonly used tools for collecting information is the internet. These days, the corporate world has shifted towards the IT sector. It is impossible for a company to spread awareness amongst its target audience without being active on the internet. Websites need to be created and traffic needs to be attracted towards it. This job is done by web development companies in Dubai.

What do these companies do?

Web development companies Dubai work on creating and managing websites for companies which are unable to do so themselves. Spreading awareness on the web is extremely important these days and many firms hire the services of web development companies. These companies have taken it upon themselves to design websites in accordance with the type of awareness the company wants to spread. A few examples are given below:

• If a company is selling a product or a brand, a web development company will design a website which might work as an online store, or simply to spread more awareness about the product/brand.
• If a company is marketing a service to its customers, the web development company will create a website which explains the benefits of the service and ways to contact the firm.

These companies are extremely helpful for those firms which don’t have the experience of running and managing a website. Web development companies are well aware of what strategies must be applied to attract maximum traffic towards the website.

Services offered:

There are a number of various services offered by these companies. A few of them are listed as follows:

1. E-commerce and online stores:

These companies can establish a website which can work as an online store for the company. This is an extremely popular trend followed by various companies all over the world. Customers prefer buying specific products online rather than visiting a store and buying them. This service is very useful for such people.

2. SEO (search engine optimization):

This process refers to making a website appear in a search engine’s search results. The website which appears on the top is more likely to attract the most traffic. Web development companies are well versed on strategies which need to be applied to attract high amounts of traffic towards the website.

3. WordPress:

Usually firms prefer creating blogs on WordPress or blogspot to attract traffic. Web development companies also give guidance on this regard. They help in the creation of these blogs and advise which information should be placed and how to attract the most traffic. These days content is the king therefore many companies prefer creating blogs in which they explain the services offered by their firm.

Choose Only Best Website Solutions Provider, Know How?

Websites are considered as one of the most important elements of a successful business, however, there are many who take website solution development a very easy task. Modern corporate websites are a combination of so many elements that they need an expert to develop but how to choose the best website solutions provider in Dubai? Especially when in Dubai there are countless companies offering website development and designing services. It is really difficult to choose between many, especially when you are ‘someone’ with no knowledge of website development.

Although there are many platforms that have made it easy to develop and maintain a website but here we are talking about corporate websites that must offer dynamic brands. We also understand that not every successful entrepreneur has knowledge of websites and other technical aspects.

To beat all these issues it is important to hire someone who can understand your technical need better than you and can develop and design a website your business is in need of. There are people who have years of experience and relevant education and are ready to serve different businesses. They can design websites which are effective and reliable, in fact, it is better to call them your ‘business soul mate’. Here we have gathered some helpful tips that can assist you in finding the best website developer for you.

Go for many:

It is important to know a website designer and developer before choosing, instead going for what you see on your first glance. The reason is that there are countless available on the internet and in the market so the more you consider the more you will get the benefit including low price and quality of work. After selecting at least three of them, kindly list all their names on paper and look for what they are offering in detail. This will help you in identifying who will help you in achieving your business goals using best website solutions. After that, go to the quotation, obviously budget is another very important factor which must be considered before choosing a website solution provider. The higher the competition is, the higher the chances are to get the best price from the market.

Go for a complete discussion and know about backend costs, application costs and everything that is involved in designing a website. After that going for a comprehensive comparison will help you make a better decision. Considering more than three options will bring lots of benefits for you as you can easily identify which one is better.

Look for References:

It is better to ask from your peers, or even colleagues or sometimes your friends about a website development company. However, the good way is the search results of the top ranked websites will gladly bolster you in choosing the desired company. It will ease the selection process but also will help you in knowing about the latest trends in website development and also you can get an idea about the website design.

Why Web Design Companies Changing Old Design Trends

2012 was considered the year of mobile as major happenings were observed, including several new tablets and smart phone. More than one million people started using mobile phones, Apple and Android launched updates in mobile Operating systems, giving a boost to m-commerce. More and more businesses started investing in mobile websites.

By the end of the year, it was predicted that every business will need a website that can run smoothly on mobile devices – as every day hundreds of millions people use their mobile devices to surf the internet and to perform different tasks. The industry was introduced to responsive design techniques in order to offer the proper functionality of a website in mobile devices.

To solve the issue mobile web designers and developers have created very clear guidelines for designing a website – they have started realizing how mobile web design must be different from conventional web design. And with time mobile technology is evolving more and more trends in development and design is being introduced. See how mobile and web design companies in Dubai are responding and adopting new trends. Why web design companies undergoing abrupt changes in is a must know factor – well, there are many benefits to catch up the latest trend.

Simplicity in Design

We all know that the iPhone was the first smart-phone with built-in applications, latest mobiles were introduced to applications that replicate the real world. This trend was continued the next five years as a popular trend till there were some major changes are observed. Gradually developers start focusing on minimalist design that remain simple but offer, the most complex functionality – simple design that can dazzle the screen. Since 2012, this design trend has been continued and practiced till the present year.

Performance is Important

The biggest issue of regular mobile web design is the slow browsing speed, to deal with this issue better bandwidths for mobiles have been designed to load images faster and better. However, this is not as fast as it is on other computational devices. While in 2012 developers will aim high to solve this issue to create innovative websites for mobile devices. They are also concerned to load pages at a faster speed and will continue to fix the issue.

Cross-Platform is a Priority

Mobile design is becoming more and more sophisticated, where animators and designers are busy in creating bespoke designs that easily adjust to the brand requirements. This is a better solution, where now a unified web design is needed to catch different platforms – neglecting the past trend of creating different applications for different devices and sizes. Cross platform is given a priority by web design companies in Dubai as they are focused on responsive web design – it will help them in designing websites that can be viewed easily on each device.

What Are The Important Factors Of Website Design?

The web site is a simple representation of thoughts, products or services serving the needs of individuals as well as corporate needs, but with time it is becoming crucial for the success of a business. Every business in the world is now investing quite a handsome amount in developing a good website for their business. However, business owners must understand that only a well-designed website can serve them and take their business activities to the next level. Before planning for a website for your business keep in mind that website users are now more sophisticated and that websites are more than simple dynamic pages.

Professional corporate website

A professional website now looks very different from how it was five years ago. Now websites are arrangement of content, information offering not only business related information, but allowing people to do other tasks such as payment, buying or selling and many others. Websites are now working as a platform offering information that is organized in a well-understandable manner. A person can not only read the content, but can share his/her view about the information. Here are some important design characteristics of Dubai website design to keep in mind:

• Use of easily readable typography

• Remember, only 30% content is read by the visitor on average, so avoid adding too much content.

• Use of text formatting, heading, appropriate spacing and bullets can enhance the outlook of text.

• Use content to through ‘REAL’ message clearly.

• Build Brand identity by using appropriate tools, e.g., images, videos etc.

There are many factors in professional web design and prior to all, is it must be responsive. The design must be accessible to every kind of devices, e.g., PDAs, Mobile phones, Desktop and laptops. Obviously, no business wants to add a potential vulnerability in their online presence, especially when they understand that a customer can visit their website from any device – and they do not want to disappoint him by compromising graphics quality on mobile devices. By following responsive design, your website can be viewed easily on the tablet or mobile phone as it is on desktop or laptop.

For a business, a website is a key to success, if it is designed and developed in the right order. It is a visible aspect of a business marketing strategy and also help a business to build a strong brand integrity across the globe. It will become a prime source of attracting a potential customer or letting him/her go elsewhere in search of quality. An effective Dubai web design must be part of your online marketing strategy and can represent your brand on international fairground better than any other thing. Many experts consider website a cheap way to market your product or service. For business management, it s must understand that only a bespoke and responsive design can help your brand to grow so investing right is all you need.