Web Design

Articles on Web Design written by the SMO Media team.

What's Included in Business Website Design Costs?
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What's Included in Business Website Design Costs?

Website design quotes can vary by dozens of times because each provider bundles different items. Here are 6 real cost components to compare fairly.

What Makes a Website SEO-Ready? 8 Checks to Run Now
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What Makes a Website SEO-Ready? 8 Checks to Run Now

An SEO-ready website isn't about stuffing keywords. Here are 8 technical checks you can run yourself that decide whether you rank on Google's first page.

9 Mistakes That Keep a Company Website From Getting Leads
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9 Mistakes That Keep a Company Website From Getting Leads

A good-looking website that nobody contacts is a common problem. Nine mistakes that explain why, and how to fix each without starting over.

New Website or Upgrade the Old One?
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New Website or Upgrade the Old One?

An old, slow, outdated website is tempting to rebuild but hard to let go of. Five questions to help you decide, plus cost benchmarks to weigh.

Page Load Speed: Why It's Slow and How to Fix It
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Page Load Speed: Why It's Slow and How to Fix It

Every extra second of load time costs you visitors. Seven common causes of a slow website and how to fix them, ranked by effort versus impact.

Landing Page vs. Website: When to Use Which
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Landing Page vs. Website: When to Use Which

A landing page and a website serve different purposes. Understanding the difference keeps you from paying for a website when a single page will do.

Website Design Process: 7 Steps to Prepare For
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Website Design Process: 7 Steps to Prepare For

Website projects fall behind schedule mostly because clients aren't ready with content in time. Learn the seven steps and what's expected of you.

Domain and Hosting: Choosing Without Losing Control
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Domain and Hosting: Choosing Without Losing Control

Some businesses discover their company domain is registered under their web agency's name. What to check on domains, hosting, and contract terms before signing.