10 Wells Street
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 1HZ
Telephone: 01245 263 500
Email: quack@yellowduckwebdesign.co.uk

If you’re starting out in business, you may think that choosing a website domain name will be an obvious matter: one that reflects your company name! And whilst this a fair consideration, there are several things you should think about before you instruct your web design agency to register a domain name.

The kind folks at CouponAudit listed us at number 46 out of 100 web design blogs to follow in 2013. Thank you!

PR has traditionally always been an offline marketing communication tool, however as online content becomes more important and as social media grows ever powerful, so we are seeing PR growing more online and blurring with the other elements such as SEO.

A content management system (CMS) is a tool that allows you to manage the content of your website. With a CMS, you can add, edit and publish content from anywhere you have an internet connection. So, no waiting – instant changes! Types of CMS There are hundreds of content management systems to choose from and all have their own benefits….

A bespoke website is one that is custom made for your business. Whilst standard template websites do have their advantages and their uses, a bespoke website will be more expensive, but many agree that the benefits are invaluable. If you are just starting out and need a new a website, quiz your web designer about the differences between template and…

Social media is a unique way of communicating with your audience. Just as copywriting has a different style and tone for printed materials to that of the web, so too should copywriting have its own set of guidelines for use in social media. There are a number of factors to consider when writing posts for social media:

The British high street has seen many casualties recently: HMV, Jessops, Comet and Blockbuster have all gone into administration this year. Some believe that the death of these stores is due to a combination of failing to compete with online stores such as Amazon and eBay, along with failing to innovate and keep up with the growing demands of customers’…

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is the UK’s independent regulator of advertising across all forms of media. This means that they can regulate advertising but also content relating to websites, marketing emails, Facebook, Twitter and other social media too. So it is essential that you and your website designer take this into account before deploying any new content or campaigns….

If you are a small business that is just starting out and has limited funds, you may not yet have a website in place. A static brochure website could be the first step for you and your business to take on the world-wide-web ladder. Talk to your web designer about the differences between a static and dynamic website and see…
A bit more about Ollie Ford & Co - we’re a professional web design company located in the centre of Chelmsford in Essex. Round the corner from the train station and opposite the bus station; transport links to and from London are brilliant.
We develop websites for individuals and businesses alike in Essex and beyond with clients ranging from interior designers to local government all the time striving to provide beautiful websites that stand out from the norm.
From a single static web page to an e-commerce enabled content management system and more we have a solution for you or your business.