Website Design | Legal Internet Marketing Blog - Part 2

You Code, Girl

By SLS Consulting on June 24, 2014

Here’s an interesting fact: less that 1% of high school girls express an interest in majoring in computer science in college.  With those kind of numbers, one would think that school-age girls have no interest in tech, but just look around; whether it’s watching videos, chatting with friends online or posting on Instagram, it is obvious that girls are actively using tech — most just aren’t actively involved in creating it.

Google is hoping to change that.

Recently the high tech powerhouse launched “Made with Code;” a project that Google claims is aimed at inspiring more young women to commit to making computer science a career. The program includes introductory coding projects directed specifically at girls. Google says that it intends to commit $50 million to the project over the next three years. Read the rest »

Keep Your Company Relevant, Be Visible on All Devices

By SLS Consulting on September 13, 2013

More people than ever own multiple devices with online capability and are using them every day. Laptops, smartphones, and tablets all give consumers the ability to check out a company online and learn more about their services anywhere and at any time. In fact, studies have shown that an increasing amount of consumers are checking out a company’s products and services via multiple devices before they decide to make a purchase.

As such, it is important that your company has a strong presence on every type of device. If you do not take into account both desktop and mobile website design, you could easily lose a potential customer in mere moments.

Laptops/Desktops

Saying that your website’s appearance on laptops and desktops is important is obvious. However, many companies have neglected these devices in favor of focusing on smartphones and tablets. While these devices are more important than ever, laptops and desktops are still a major source of online traffic.

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Making the Right Choices in a Website Redesign

By SLS Consulting on September 4, 2013

Redesigning your website is not just a good idea for older websites; it’s a natural part of staying relevant online. Website style is constantly evolving, making any site that is out of step with the rest of the Internet seem old. Plus, search engines are evolving their guidelines at a more rapid pace than ever. As such, it is vital that you know when it is time to redesign your site.

While most companies complete a redesign at most every two years, according to Hubspot, that does not mean that there is an exact timeline for redesigning. Be aware of the following ideas when considering a redesign so that you don’t make a mistake when making crucial alterations to your website.

Why Are You Redesigning?

Think about what has motivated you to start a redesign and consider the legitimacy of the reason. Are you simply tired of your current look? Do you simply think it’s been too long since the last redesign? Are you trying to look like someone else? Is it simply to gain attention? All of these reasons have one thing in common: they have no connection to actual improvements.

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