According to a recent survey, 70% of customers rely on expert and insider advice. That’s right — that means most people trust bloggers more than celebrities, journalists, or politicians. But how do you get people to fall in love with your blog in the first place? (Aside from remarkable content, of course.) Well, just as your website homepage is like the front door to your business, your blog’s design — much like a welcome mat — is the front door to your business blog. If you’re not attracting people visually, how will you get them to take the next steps […]

When creating a company site, few things are more important than website homepage designs. The homepage is your brand’s virtual front door. If a new visitor doesn’t like what they see, their knee-jerk reaction is to hit the “back” button. What makes a website’s homepage design brilliant instead of bland? It has to look good — but it also has to work even better. That’s why the most brilliant homepages on this list don’t just score high in beauty but also in brains and creativity. Before we dive into the examples, let’s go over best practices. You’ll notice the best […]

The “about” section of your website should include your mission, purpose, and who’s on your team. The right about us or about me template can help you expertly lay out your vision. That’s why our team gathered five templates to help you build the perfect about page.  This post includes best practices for crafting a stellar about page. You’ll explore: What makes a good about page? How to write an about page The Best About Us Page Templates and Examples The Best About Me Page Templates and Examples Featured Resource: Our 29 Favorite ‘About Us’ Pages Download the guide to […]

The right B2B website makes all the difference when it comes to converting visitors into buyers. In this post, we’ll share the best B2B website examples we’ve ever seen, then dive into three tips for building your site. By the end, you’ll be able to create a site that drives conversions and keeps buyers coming back. Let’s get started. With a host of great B2B website examples out there, we’ve curated a list of sites that stand out. 1. Blake Envelopes Are envelopes exciting? Not really, but you wouldn’t know it from the Blake Envelope website. The colors are vibrant, […]

They say the best things often come in small packages. Think about it: jewelry, books, the keys to a new car … all of these things support this notion. And with our attention spans shrinking below that of a goldfish, it should come as no surprise that we crave more focused content at a smaller scale, too. Here’s where microsites come into play. Unlike regular websites, microsites tend to be simplistic and easier to navigate. This isn’t to say they won’t make you want to poke around for a while, though. In fact, the really great ones do just that. […]

Running a successful website means staying alert for errors like broken pages or slow performance. However, sometimes there are problems that you just can’t avoid, and 404 errors are one of them. A 404 occurs when a user requests a page on your website that doesn’t exist, thus throwing a 404 error page prompting users to return to the right place. No matter how many resources you put into ensuring your website never goes down … there’s always a chance that users could end up here. It’s inconvenient, but a fact of life. And the reaction of visitors when they […]

Web design has come a long way since 1991, when the first ever website was published. Exclusively text-based, this site marked the beginning of what would become a digital revolution. And while recollections of “under construction” GIFs and blinding background colors make me thankful for just how far the web has come, there are some historical web design choices that actually demand a nod of respect. Websites like this one haven’t been lost to time, either. If you want to see what a website looked like at any period since its launch, enter its domain name into the Wayback Machine […]

If you’ve ever wondered how designers at Apple defined every little element in iOS as they were building it, then you’re in the right place. As technology is constantly evolving, web design continues to become more formalized. Web designers and developers need to create code that can translate seamlessly from PC to mobile devices, make easy to understand site navigation, and innovate other site capabilities — these are all elements that companies standardize in digital style guides. Digital style guides have become more useful to a brand’s overall image and memorability on the web because they set the expectations and […]

Your pricing page is a prime opportunity to take control of the price conversation and make it even easier for people to buy. Searching for a product’s price is a natural part of a customer’s buying decision. The majority of people who have made it down the funnel far enough to consider buying from you will likely look at your pricing page. What does a great pricing page look like? To inspire you, we break down the must-haves of a good pricing page and share the best examples of pricing page design. Check them out below. What makes a great […]