October 2017
As we look back on our 15th year of business, it’s been busy times for Web Design Newcastle agency Urban River. We’ve had 12 successful new website launches this year so far, so we thought we’d share the news.....
October 2017
Should it be part of your marketing mix? One of the latest social media networks to skyrocket to success, Snapchat is a serious competitor for Instagram and other image based apps. Brands are starting to take more interest in...
September 2017
Ecommerce websites – tips on which colour to use to ensure sales We know colour is important when designing ecommerce websites – but just how important is it? It can account for up to 85% of the reason why people...
September 2017
A guide to using stock imagery A lot of us use stock imagery for our website (ourselves included) but let’s be honest – we would all rather have an image bank of our own photos to choose from. However,...
September 2017
Voice search strategy – top tips Do you have a voice search strategy? If you’re reading this, you probably don’t! And who could blame you – when was the last time you asked Siri for anything? Probably when Siri...
August 2017
Tackling cart abandonment 67.45% of carts are abandoned – it’s a big deal for any online retailer! There are a variety of reasons behind cart abandonment. It’s worth looking at how you can make it less likely. Making some...
August 2017
It’s happened to all of us. You’ve clicked a link and…you’ve ended up in the middle of nowhere, the dead end – the 404 page. I know you probably think your visitors never see a 404 page when browsing...
August 2017
We’ve all heard that User Experience is crucial to ensure customers have a positive experience on a website. But how true is this – and is it really worth investing time and money into? User Experience increases conversions You...
August 2017
Creating a clean website design Crisp, Clean website designs are in, and everyone wants one. Flashing buttons, neon colours and cartoony mouse pointers (remember them?) have absolutely had their day. If you are still sporting some of those features, you...