The websites we have now are vastly different from the websites we had in previous years. They were slow, unresponsive and difficult to navigate. But as time moves on and technology becomes more advanced - we are seeing more and more exciting website designs and features. As websites progress, designs are focusing more on page speed and usability. Brands are becoming more transparent and are really telling their story through their website. It's going to be a great year, exploring the possibilities and taking a look at all the new websites that develop. Clear Message
When visitors land on your homepage, they want to understand what you do and what you're all about within seconds. If they can't figure it out right away, they'll leave and go to a competitor's website. You need to make sure your message is clear and concise on your homepage - as well as all other pages on your website. This means using easy-to-read fonts, shorter paragraphs and catchy headers to ensure your visitors know exactly who you are and what you do. Mobile-Friendly Design
This has been a theme for many years now and with the rise of smartphones, viewing websites on a mobile device is more popular than ever. Statistics show that more than 55% of internet usage is from a mobile device rather than a desktop. So this is a trend you don’t want to ignore. Ensure your website is designed in a way that it displays well and still looks great on a mobile device. The layout of your website will change depending on the device it's being viewed on. The text and images will be easy to see and navigate, and all buttons and links will be easy to click on. Page Speed
Although this is not a new concept, if you haven't already taken some action to help your load times, now is the time to give it some thought. The websites that load the fastest are always going to win out over their competitors. This is because visitors won't wait around for a slow-loading website - they will just leave and return to your competitor's site instead. Page speed is directly related to how fast your pages download on mobile devices, which affects Google rankings. Add this to your list for the New Year and give your website a helping hand up the rankings. Landing Pages
Where do your customers go when they click on a call to action? By implementing CMS-managed landing pages, you can create a page that captures all that you need to turn this visitor into a customer. You also benefit from having no 3rd party software to manage, simply utilise your content management system within your website forms. You can also edit and update your landing pages when you need to and test these for optimal results. 
Have we given you some food for thought? Whether you are a Web Guys customer or not, these are things that you really should consider as we step into 2022. Why not make yourself a list of website goals for the coming year? Even better, if you are not a Web Guys customer, why don’t you consider becoming one and get a brand new website to kick off the New Year? We hope that you got value from our blog post to help with your business. If you are looking to create a new website or your current site need updating then contact our director of business development Gary on
sales@thewebguys.co.uk to take your online presence to the next level. If you need help and assistance with a brand new website, then why not
schedule a 1-2-1 chat with our Web Guy Jon? He can talk you through all the ways you can make your website work. We can help you to create a top-quality website that you can use to sell your products or services – we will help you to get your website up and running and advise you on how to really make the most of your website >>>
Get started today. Don’t forget to read part 2 of this blog coming soon… 
Have we given you some food for thought? Whether you are a Web Guys customer or not, these are things that you really should consider as we step into 2022. Why not make yourself a list of website goals for the coming year? Even better, if you are not a Web Guys customer, why don’t you consider becoming one and get a brand new website to kick off the New Year? We hope that you got value from our blog post to help with your business. If you are looking to create a new website or your current site need updating then contact our director of business development Gary on sales@thewebguys.co.uk to take your online presence to the next level. If you need help and assistance with a brand new website, then why not schedule a 1-2-1 chat with our Web Guy Jon? He can talk you through all the ways you can make your website work. We can help you to create a top-quality website that you can use to sell your products or services – we will help you to get your website up and running and advise you on how to really make the most of your website >>> Get started today. Don’t forget to read part 2 of this blog coming soon…