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28/11/2022

Guide to Understanding Important SEO Metrics

Search Engine Optimisation is most famously known as the undefeated king of the digital marketing world! SEO is like foo…

03/11/2022

Why Should You Choose a Bespoke Web Design?

Your website is the face of your business. It’s the first impression potential customers will have of you, so it&#…

31/10/2022

7 Web Design Mistakes That Scare Away Your Customers

What keeps people on the internet up at night? It could be Michael Myers in the latest Halloween film series, or worse &…

26/10/2022

Do You Think Your Website Can Pass the Core Web Vitals Test?

The speed of light vs the light of sound – The debate between the two rivalries stays unresolved. Some say that li…

19/10/2022

Yell Advertising Services – Is it worth it?

Hundreds of small business owners across the UK claim to have been locked into Yell advertising services that generate n…

12/10/2022

Digital Marketing in 2022 – A Beginner-Friendly Guide

In the age of the internet, digital marketing is more important than ever. But for many people, especially for beginners…

06/10/2022

What Happens if You Don’t Clear WordPress Cache?

Are you facing trouble with your web page loading? Your WordPress website is not getting enough Google traffic? Or you g…

28/09/2022

Web Design Portsmouth vs Yell Website Design – Small Business Website Design Packages Compared

You might have heard about Yell Website Design Services. You might even use Yell services for your small business. But i…

14/09/2022

9 Email Marketing Tactics to Uplift Your Sales

Email marketing is an excellent tool for driving sales. You can reach out to a large number of customers quickly and eas…

19/08/2022

The Top eCommerce Website Features Customers Look For

In today’s competitive market, having a well-designed eCommerce website is critical to the success of your online…

16/08/2022

Backlink Monitoring: 5 Best Practices

Backlink monitoring tracks the number and quality of links pointing to a website. There are several reasons someone migh…

12/08/2022

WordPress Web Design Development – The 6 Step-Process

WordPress web design development is the process of designing and developing a WordPress website. This process typically…

08/08/2022

The Importance of Content for SEO

One part of building a successful SEO campaign is creating relevant and quality content. What you put in your content he…

05/08/2022

Choosing a Mobile App Development Company – A Brief Guide

So, you want to put your company at the forefront of the competition by investing in a mobile app? Great idea! Nearly ha…

02/08/2022

4 Reasons Why WordPress is Popular With Web Designers

There’s a few reasons why WordPress Web Designers choose WordPress over other platforms. It’s easy to use, v…

29/07/2022

WordPress Website in 2022 – Why Do Businesses Still Use It?

Creating a WordPress website has never been easier, thanks to the current Content Management System (CMS). You’ll have a…

27/07/2022

Web Design Portsmouth Free Website Giveaway Worth £1500!

Web Design Portsmouth is giving away a website to one of our lucky followers! We are announcing a competition on our soc…

26/07/2022

On-Page SEO – What Is It and Why It Is Important

There are two major categories for the strategies that make up SEO — on-page SEO and off-page SEO. This blog post will f…

20/07/2022

Debunking 4 Common SEO Myths Businesses Often Face

Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) is no longer a novelty, but serves as more of a necessity for survival in today’s digit…

18/07/2022

5 Reasons Your Business Needs to Develop a Mobile App

83.72% of the world’s population owns a smartphone. Because of this, the digital landscape is transforming. What’s more,…

13/07/2022

Why Backlinks Are Essential for Your Business

Regarding search engine optimisation, inserting backlinks to another website is one of the most effective approaches to…

11/07/2022

5 Important Ecommerce Website Areas That Need to Be Optimised

Any ecommerce website owner will know that it’s important to produce a site that is easy to navigate, has clear items, v…

06/07/2022

Why Should You Use WordPress for Your Website

WordPress is the most popular blogging software today and has become the Content Management Software (CMS) of choice for…

04/07/2022

Everything That You Need to Know About Content Creation

The internet has revolutionised the way we conduct business and promote our services. Perhaps the most notable developme…

30/06/2022

7 Reasons You Should Set Up an Ecommerce Website

Are you still undecided whether you should set up an eCommerce website for your business? It may sound intimidating at f…

27/06/2022

The Various Advantages of On-Page SEO for Your Business

SEO improves your search engine results ranks and has the potential to have a significant influence on your business’ mo…

22/06/2022

App Development Ground Work: How to Ensure Your Success

Before starting your app development project, you should know the basics. You might already know the technical foundatio…

20/06/2022

7 Website Design Features Every Ecommerce Site Must Have

For Ecommerce sites, there are certain features that are crucial in order to inspire consumers to make a purchase. These…

14/06/2022

Major Trends in Mobile App Development in 2022 – Part Two

New mobile app development trends emerge every year, and 2022 is no exception. Modern challenges in the free market requ…

13/06/2022

Why Design is Critical in Positive eCommerce Website User Experience?

The first thing a customer sees while visiting your ecommerce website is its design. Whether they are looking at your pr…

08/06/2022

Major Trends in Mobile App Development in 2022 – Part One

Mobile app development is an extremely competitive field, so if you want your app to stay competitive, it has to be perf…

07/06/2022

Top Mobile App Development Mistakes to Avoid in 2022

Mobile app development is an exciting endeavour for a growing business, but it is a complex process and involves multipl…

30/05/2022

4 Reasons Why It’s Important to Make Website Speed Your Top Priority

Your website speed and load time plays a crucial role in satisfying your site visitors and driving business growth. Did…

27/05/2022

5 Fundamental Traits of a Great eCommerce Website

As more and more people buy products and services online, with at least 87% of UK internet users having made at least on…

26/05/2022

Mobile App Development: 6 Important Factors To Consider

Mobile app development in Portsmouth is critical for organisations to meet increasing demand and expand rapidly. It was…

25/05/2022

4 Powerful Ways SEO Can Boost Your Business’ Online Presence

SEO helps small businesses create user-friendly, fast and mobile friendly websites that can rank higher in search engine…

24/05/2022

How Website Design Can Help Optimise Your Website

Website Design plays an important factor when you need to optimise your website for Search Engines. It’s no secret…

20/05/2022

The 7 Crucial Aspects of Excellent WordPress Web Design

Every company wants to have a website with a great WordPress web design that creates a good first impression on visitors…

17/05/2022

Advantages of Hiring a Professional Web Design Company for Your Business Website

If your business doesn’t have a website, you might as well accept it will not grow to the heights that it could. That sa…

12/05/2022

What is The First Step in SEO?

Did you know that the first five results in Google receive 67.7% of all clicks? So you know you need to ensure your busi…

03/05/2022

9 Unique Benefits of Content Marketing

Content marketing is a strategic marketing approach focused on creating and distributing valuable, relevant, and consist…

22/04/2022

WooCommerce VS Shopify: Which One Is Perfect For Your Business?

WooCommerce vs Shopify: do you know which eCommerce platform should you use for your business? Both platforms have their…

19/04/2022

WordPress Featured Image Size: 5 Excellent Ways To Make Your Images Stand Out

It doesn’t matter if you’re a WordPress beginner or expert, there are always things to be learned. On WordPress, one of…

14/02/2022

How Can You Make People Fall In Love With Your Website?

Your website is the heart and soul of your business and your digital presence. All of your social media accounts, newsle…

07/02/2022

5 Super Easy Do’s & Dont’s of SEO

In order for your business to gain a competitive advantage, create long-term brand awareness, reach a target audience an…

27/01/2022

Starting an eCommerce Website in 2022? – Here are 6 Tools to Support You

Many of the world’s successful businesses are e-commerce sites. However, setting up your eCommerce website and becoming…

17/01/2022

High Bounce Rate? Here’s How To Fix It

Bounce rate is one of the most important metrics you need to track on your website. Bounce Rate is a number that shows w…

14/01/2022

4 Exciting Web Design Trends for 2022

Trends in web design come and go, but we believe that 2022 will be the year that stands out. Current events has always i…

06/01/2022

The Colour Of This Year Is Very Peri

Every year Pantone Color Institute forecasts global colour trends that designers and brands can use to leverage colour p…

13/11/2020

Thought About Creating an LMS Platform? Why Now Is the Perfect Time

Businesses have been severely affected by the Covid-19 lockdown and planning for the future has never been so important…

13/11/2020

Starting an E-Commerce Website: 5 Important Tips to Remember

It’s easy to set up an e-commerce website. You can have your site live with products ready to buy in a matter of hours.…

13/11/2020

5 Reasons Your Current Website Isn’t Attracting or Converting Visitors

If you’ve got an attractive looking website and a bunch of content uploaded, you may be wondering why customers aren’t v…

13/11/2020

How to Get Organic Inbound Links and Improve Your SEO

SEO can be a complicated business. There are so many strands to it that businesses often get swamped by the options and…

22/05/2019

Trending colours for summer web design projects

If you’re planning to revamp your website with us this summer – or perhaps are about to commence work on your first-ever…

13/05/2019

How important is local search?

How important is local search? When it comes to SEO, there is a temptation to focus almost exclusively on the main searc…

13/05/2019

Google rolls out new Google Ads formats for retailers

The two new Ads formats are Video in Showcase Shopping Ads and Shoppable Image Ads – which is a pilot for now but is exp…

07/05/2019

Six ways to ensure the most successful sales season ever – as outlined by Google

Google has launched two brand new Google Ads formats which it says it created specifically for retailers to help them se…

12/02/2019

Easy ways to increase your social media engagement

Tactic 1: pay for it One of the things you’ll first need to remember is that platforms like Facebook give business Page…

07/02/2019

A beginner’s guide to online reviews as their importance soars

How important is local search? A beginner’s guide to getting to grips with online reviews as their importance soar…

04/05/2017

How Long Does It Take to Start Getting Traffic from the Search Engines?

It’s one of the most common questions that new or would-be webmasters ask, which is understandable given that most…

03/04/2017

1 Pro and 8 Cons of Free Websites

The word “free” is a powerful word. It’s also one of the most beguiling words. That’s understandable, considering money…

19/03/2017

Why Conversation, Not Content, Is Really King

Content is king. It’s a cliché that any Internet marketer has no doubt heard a hundred times and more to the point…

08/02/2017

5 Benefits of Developing a Mobile App for Your Business

As consumers spend more and more time on their smartphones, it is no longer enough for most businesses to simply rely on…

14/01/2017

Branding in the 21st Century – 5 Essential Qualities of a Memorable Logo

Starting a new business takes a lot of time and effort, not to mention a huge outlay of resources and capital. If you ha…

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Website Giveaway Term & Conditions

The promoter of this competition is Web Design Portsmouth whose registered office is at Threefield House, Threefield Lane, Portsmouth, SO14 3LP
The competition is open to residents of the United Kingdom aged 18 years or over.
There is no entry fee and no purchase necessary to enter this competition.
By entering this competition, an entrant is indicating his/her agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions.
Route to entry for the competition and details of how to enter are via: www.webdesignportsmouth.co.uk/giveaway/
Only one entry will be accepted per person. Multiple entries from the same person will not be counted.
Closing date for entry will be midnight on 30/09/22. After this date, no further entries to the competition will be permitted.
No responsibility can be accepted for entries not received for whatever reason.
The rules of the competition and how to enter are as follows:
The promoter reserves the right to cancel or amend the competition and these terms and conditions without notice in the event of a catastrophe, war, civil or military disturbance, act of God or any actual or anticipated breach of any applicable law or regulation or any other event outside of the promoter’s control. Any changes to the competition will be notified to entrants as soon as possible by the promoter.
The prize is as follows: web design and build services from Web Design Portsmouth equivalent to £1500.
This includes 1 Responsive website, up to 5 pages, 12 Months of hosting including our care plan, and 1 free domain name.
The prize is as stated, and no cash or other alternatives will be offered. The prizes are not transferable. Prizes are subject to availability and we reserve the right to substitute any prize with another of equivalent value without giving notice.
The winner will be chosen at random, from all entries received and verified by the Promoter and or its agents.
Web Design Portsmouth reserves the right to refuse to build or design any website that in any way breaches UK law or may impact the company’s reputation. This includes, but is not limited to, any content relating to illegal drugs, hate speech, pornography, copyright infringement or counterfeit goods.
A contract for web design, hosting and other web services will need to be entered into between the competition winner and Web Design Portsmouth.
The winners will be notified by email within 14 days of the closing date. If the winner/s cannot be contacted or do not claim the prize within 14 days of notification, we reserve the right to withdraw the prizes from the winner/s and pick a replacement winner/s.
The promoter’s decision in respect of all matters to do with the competition will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.
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The competition and these terms and conditions will be governed by English law and any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England.
The winner agrees to the use of his/her name and image in any publicity material, as well as their entry. Any personal data relating to the winner or any other entrants will be used solely in accordance with current UK data protection legislation and will not be disclosed to a third party without the entrant’s prior consent.
The winner’s name will be available here: www.webdesignportsmouth.co.uk/giveaway/ and on Facebook, plus will be available 14 days after the closing date by emailing the following address info@webdesignsouthampton.co.uk
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