You know you need website design help when….

Here is a question for you, when do you think is the best time to engage a website designer?

A)  As soon as you realise the business needs a digital presence to thrive

B)  When you start to lose the will to live trying to create the best website design

C)  After the launch of your site

Of course, A is the correct textbook answer. but the reality is website design services are accessed across all stages in the lifecycle of the site. Most Digital Presence clients contact our website design Christchurch agency for one (or several) of the reasons below:

Clients don’t know what their website design needs

Many business owners view their website as simply an online version of their brochure. However, web design is more than just displaying products or services.

It’s crucial to think about how customers think and what drives their decisions. Web design is about creating a simple, effective user experience. As a designer, you need to think about how to achieve that goal.

Websites that attract the most attention are clean; simple and organised, and professional website designs to give the best user experience. Simplicity also means the web pages load faster and are compatible with different screen sizes, so content is more accessible to users. The cleanest websites celebrate quality – SEO content, responsive images, typography, and the essential CTAs (call to action).

Their current website does not reflect the business effectively

Some businesses have a website purely because they know they need an online presence –a digital bookmark to validate their existence. Investing in a responsive web design that supports the business's mission, brand, and goals can help boost growth.

A website that is regularly frozen or has broken links or apps can damage a business's reputation. A business website needs to be as efficient and reliable as the company it represents. A professional website designer authenticates the relationship between the real and digital worlds.

Their current website design is not hitting the mark

An outdated website design

A website does have a shelf life if you haven’t kept it up to date. A website that was once good for SEO and organic search can lose its effectiveness over time if it's not maintained. Google’s notorious updates can wreak havoc on a website’s search engine position. regular website SEO maintenance makes the website reach its full potential.

Over time business needs and user, expectations evolve so the current website design no longer serves anyone efficiently and effectively. The design of the website has been tweaked to make it more user-friendly and efficient.

The DIY website

There’s nothing like the feeling of being defeated by technology. Many DIY web design platforms are easy to use, but the client's attempts are not successful.

A good website designs optimise the techy elements. that drive traffic to the website and enhance user experience with a cohesive layout and appealing visual style elements. Such as brand identity, images, business films, video productions, etc. This is not an easy process, even if online website design tutorials tell you otherwise!

Do any of these scenarios feel familiar? If you are nodding your head, contact us today or call 0274 278047 for a free no-obligation chat. We can help you improve your website design or create a new digital presence from scratch.

Digital Presence is a Christchurch web design company and one-stop web marketing agency, helping businesses thrive online. From the first step of creating a responsive web design, to publishing SEO content and boosting sales using Google Ads.