September 2015
South Tyneside – the proud home of the legend that is Catherine Cookson, the Arbeia Roman Fort and…us! But there is so much more to South Tyneside than the visitor attractions, the seafront and the fish and chips (seriously,...
September 2015
A branding is very important, especially to us as a Newcastle web design agency. It is normally the first point of contact for most of your customers/clients and forms a recognisable face to your business. In truth however, your...
August 2015
Creative web design – it’s something that doesn’t have many limitations nowadays, and thanks to higher resolution screens and increasing internet speeds, web designers are coming up with stunning visual ideas that make the most of their online space....
July 2015
The Summer season is well and truly here for most of us, and whether you’re off on a caravan holiday to Whitley Bay or jet setting off to Coco Bay, the Urban River team have come up with a...
July 2015
Schools out for Summer and we know that teachers will be organising themselves and their lesson plans ready for the next school year in September. But has your school/nursery organised a social media strategy? Social Media is often neglected...
April 2015
Google recently announced that it is making a significant change to its search algorithm for ranking their mobile search results. “Starting April 21, we will be expanding our use of mobile-friendliness as a ranking signal. This change will affect...
March 2015
Here at Urban River we have decided to list some of the key web design trends that you can expect to see more of on the web this year. Professional custom photography Using inexpensive stock photography on your website...
November 2014
The digital world is still a comparative baby when put up against other major industries. As such, buying a new (or replacing an existing) website can be a step into the unknown for a business owner. Over the years,...
September 2014
In today’s digital-dependent world, making sure your website works for you is important for your business. So to help you decide if the time is right to get a new website we’ve put together some handy tips to watch...