Website Design Aesthetics

You have just 5 seconds to persuade new visitors to stay on your website. Find out how to use website design aesthetics to keep users on your site.

Townes, Frederick. Webcredible (2007). Design>Web Design>Usability

Why a CSS Website Layout Will Make You Money

Many of us know about the benefits of using CSS over tables for layout. But did you know doing so could also make you money? Sounds strange but this article explains why and how.

Moss, Trenton. Webcredible (2004). Design>Web Design>CSS

Why Do You Have a Website Anyway?

You've got a website yet your visitors don't seem to do what you want them to do. It may be because you're not sure what your goal for them is.

Claiborne, Scottie. Webcredible (2003). Design>Web Design

Why Track Your Visitor's Behaviour

Understanding what your visitors actually do on your website is an essential part of usability. Find out how to go about doing this!

Falkow, Sally. Webcredible (2005). Design>Web Design>Usability

Wikiasari: The Convergence of Usability and SEO?

Wikiasari's new search engine could change the way search rankings are formulated - find out what this means for your website.

Halabi, Lisa. Webcredible (2007). Design>Web Design>Usability

Words - The Secret Sauce in Website Marketing

Words are the secret to effective website marketing. Find out how to use your copy to maximise the effectiveness of your website.

Claiborne, Scottie. Webcredible (2004). Design>Web Design>Usability

The Write to Link Popularity

Writing articles is one of the best way to improve the link popularity of your website - find out why.

Dixon, Nicholas. Webcredible (2005). Design>Web Design>Search>Search Engine Optimization

Writing Effective ALT Text for Images

Simply inserting ALT text isn't necessarily enough to ensure accessible images - the text must also be effectively written. Find out how to achieve this...

Moss, Trenton. Webcredible (2005). Design>Web Design>Accessibility

Writing Effective Link Text

Hypertext links are what connects web pages together and are at the very core of the Internet. As they're so important it's essential that your link text is effectively written and displayed - find out how.

Moss, Trenton. Webcredible (2004). Design>Web Design>Usability

You Had Me at the Search Engine

A high search engine ranking is pointless if site users can't find what they want when they get to your website.

Krause, Kim. Webcredible (2004). Design>Web Design>Usability

'You Who?' - Trust in Web 2.0

Issues of online trust have evolved as web 2.0 is becoming more widespread - find out what implications this has for your website.

McElhaw, Mark. Webcredible (2007). Design>Web Design>Usability

Online Videos: Engaging Your Users

A guide to using online video on your site to offer more enticing content and provide a more compelling user experience.

Kodali, Mrudula. Webcredible (2008). Articles>Internet>Video

Online Travel Booking: What Influences Consumers?

An overview of what influences consumers when booking a holiday and what travel companies can do to offer the best user experience.

Alexander Baxevanis. Webcredible (2008). Articles>Web Design>User Experience>E Commerce

Digital Politics: Engaging Voters Online

The 2008 Presidential election's brought a new battleground to the forefront of the political arena - online. The online activities of both Barack Obama and John McCain, and their UK counterparts, highlights the increasing reach and influence of online channels and seems to be setting a trend for elections to come.

Salisbury, Olivia. Webcredible (2008). Articles>Rhetoric>Online>Politics

SEO (Search Engine Optimization): Why It Works Best With Quality Writing

Attracting the attention of Google and other search engines is crucial for bringing visitors to your website. To achieve this effectively, search engine optimised copy should run parallel with good website construction.

Ward, Merlin. Webcredible (2008). Articles>Web Design>Writing>Search Engine Optimization

E-Commerce on the Go: Selling Through the Mobile

A series of best practice guidelines for removing potential barriers between your customers and your mobile e-commerce site.

Baxevanis, Alexander. Webcredible (2008). Articles>Web Design>Wireless Web>E Commerce

User Interviews - Analysis Simplified

You’ve conducted your user interviews, but now you need to make sense of all that information you’ve gathered. These best practice tips will help you analyse the results.

Gray, Alistair. Webcredible (2009). Articles>Usability>Interviewing>Methods

Getting Your Website Right: Uses and Misuses of Web Design Patterns

Thinking of using web design patterns for your website? Read about how to make sure you’re using them in the right context and the right places.

Langley, Nathan. Webcredible (2009). Articles>Web Design

Website Aesthetics: What Has It Got To Do With Usability?

How we choose what to buy is a key question that should be asked when designing an ecommerce website. Find out the importance of and relationship between aesthetics and usability.

Gray, Alistair. Webcredible (2009). Articles>Web Design>Aesthetics>Usability

Improving Mobile Internet Usability

Even in these relatively advanced times, there's a whole set of problems faced by mobile users when it comes to accessing the Internet. Read about the importance of mobile usability.

Webcredible (2009). Articles>Web Design>Wireless Web>Usability

How to Make the Most of Your Website in a Recession

Times are undeniably tough and businesses are looking for a much-needed edge to survive. Find out how your website can give you that edge.

Kodali, Mrudula. Webcredible (2009). Articles>Web Design

Seven Tips for Designing for Older Users

Looking to design a website for older users? Read through these top tips and ensure your site is as effective as possible.

Marianne Markowski. Webcredible (2009). Articles>Web Design>Usability>Elderly

Focus Groups vs. Usability Testing: What, When and Why?

Focus groups and usability testing are two very useful but very different user research disciplines. This article will look at the difference between focus groups and usability testing, the pros and cons of each and when in the development process you should use them.

Gray, Alistair. Webcredible (2009). Articles>Usability>Testing>Focus Groups

Making an Impact: Measuring Web Design Effectiveness

Want to build a great website incorporating aesthetic design and usability? Find out what to measure to help ensure your site has great aesthetic design.

Gray, Alistair. Webcredible (2009). Articles>Web Design>Aesthetics>Usability

Service Design Across Multiple Channels: Breaking Down Silos or Joining Up?

In today's highly competitive environment, it's important to think about how a product or service is conceived and designed across multiple touchpoints. In this article we introduce the concept of service design and explain why it's important.

Ismail, Ismail. Webcredible (2009). Articles>Web Design>Service Learning