Design
Installing a theme is just the beginning
I frequently have folks come to me because they wanted to DIY their own website, installed WordPress and bought a theme, uploaded the theme, and then realized they had no...
Frequently “Should-Be” Asked Questions
I'm a big proponent of having an FAQ page on your website. If someone lands on your site, they probably got there for a reason and not because they clicked...
Web Design Myths and Facts
Have you ever noticed that when people have been using a tool or service for a long time, they often feel like they are an expert on that subject, even...
Web Design “Service” – What is it?
When you go to buy a product, like a car or a lamp or even a pizza, most people assume they are paying for the parts that went into it....
Community Yoga: A Case Study in Usability
We recently completed work on a site redesign for Community Yoga. The previous site wasn't bad, but it was created by someone who has a passion for yoga, not someone...
The Biggest Mistakes of DIY Websites
These days, it's easy to get a website online. You can go to any one of the big DIY builder programs and click and create a new website. What's not...
How Often Should I Redesign My Website?
A mistake a lot of people make is paying for a new website and then ignoring it for the next ten years. Websites aren't like cars: as long as you...
Goal Drive Website Design
There are a lot of people who can make a decent looking website. And many designers can create beautiful designs that can be used on a website. And I think...
Why choose Sumy Designs for your small business website?
There are a lot of choices when it comes to websites for your business. How do you know which to choose? I know a lot of people who do what...
The Logo Design Process
If you’ve made the decision to move forward with a custom logo design for your business or organization, then you’ve come to the right place. Sumy Designs can create a...
What’s the difference between a jpg, gif, png and svg?
This post can be viewed as a beginner's guide to the differences between a JPG, GIF, PNG, and SVG. Sometimes the differences in file formats are subtle and sometimes...
Visual trends in website design 2018
Some things will stay the same and some things will be brand new next year. Here are a few design trends for 2018 that can inspire your next website design....
Are you giving your customers what they’re looking for?
One thing I think small business owners overlook when getting started with a new website is what their customers are actually looking for. These clients come to us with their...
Common Design Lingo
Above the Fold Back in the day, this was the term used to describe the content that was on the front page of the newspaper before it was folded …...
People navigate websites in various ways – plan for it
When we're creating new design concepts for clients, one thing we frequently get asked is why there's a button for something that's already in the navigation? Or why there's a...
Many shades of gray
Color isn't always vibrant and exciting - sometimes it is pale, mute and dark. Sometimes a pop of a bright hue is all it takes to create a fabulous palette,...
Things to think about when considering a new logo or website design
Your website is your best marketing tool and it is always a good idea to take a look at your existing logo and website every now then and ask yourself...
A bad website can be worse than no website
Many people don't see the value in having a great website, and think they can easily put together one using some of the build it yourself tools available. Then when...
Is a logo a necessity?
We get a lot of questions from small business owners wondering if they really need a logo. Honestly, not every small business does. You can certainly sell your products or services...
