Posts tagged web usability
How to add a search box to your Squarespace website - video tutorial

When it comes to designing a website, many people overlook the importance web usability. If the goal is to make it as easy as possible for visitors to access important information, we must give a shoutout to the (under appreciated) search box. Many websites are missing a search box and this is no bueno! Luckily for you, it's a quick fix that packs a major punch.

There are two common places that visitors expect to see a search box, and that is in the footer and on the blog page. If your website doesn't have a search box yet, take this tutorial as a hint that you should add one today! It might make sense to add a search box to one or both of these locations - the choice is totally up to you and how you can best serve your audience. 

This video tutorial will tell you why it's so important to have a search box on your website, and will show you how to add a search box to your site's footer and blog page.

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Five Questions to Ask Yourself so that You Don't End Up With a Regrettable Website

Alright alright alright, it's finally time to get that website you've had in mind up and running! Maybe this website relates to a business idea you've been mulling over for a while; maybe you're ready to try out side hustling and you want to get a site together to advertise your services; or perhaps there's something you're passionate about and you're looking for a platform to contribute to the community.

Something is driving you to launch a website, that's awesome.

But now what?! If this is your first time going through the process, you likely have no clue where to start.

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Ten Golden Rules of Web Usability : Everything You Need to Know to Make the Best Website Ever

Web usability. It’s a term that’s thrown around all the time with regards to websites. But what does it really mean? And how does it affect you?

Anyone who puts up a website wants it to look good, function well, and attract visitors and/or customers. I mean, who wouldn't? A website is a reflection of you and your business so you want it done right.

This is where web usability comes in.

By following some tried and true guidelines, you can have a top-notch website in no time at all. So long as you know what steps to follow, there’s no reason your website can’t perform how you want it to.

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