Larry James

How to Brief a Web Designer on Your Vision

Infographic on briefing a web designer effectively

When you brief a web designer on your vision, you set the foundation for the entire project.  Most projects don’t go sideways because of bad design; they go sideways because the client and the designer were never on the same page. A weak web design brief leads to delays, revisions, and a website that doesn’t …

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What Makes a Website Convert Customers?

Elements of website design that drive customer conversions

Most business owners think a website is about looking professional. A clean logo, some nice colors, maybe a slideshow on the homepage. I’ve designed websites for Durham Region businesses for years. Let me tell you: looking good and winning customers are two very different things. A website can win design awards and still lose customers …

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Cheap Website Design: What It Actually Costs

Tablet showing broken law firm website and errors

If you are searching for ‘cheap website design’, you are probably recovering from receiving a high quote. A $3,000 quote for a website feels expensive when someone on Fiverr promises the same thing for $300. I’ve spent years building websites for local businesses in the Durham Region. I want to walk you through the true …

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How to Choose the Right Web Designer 

Choosing the right web designer concept on tablet

You’ve decided your business needs a better website. Maybe your current one looks outdated, or you’re starting fresh and want to get it right from the beginning. Either way, you’re about to hand over a significant amount of money and trust to someone you probably just met.  Choosing the wrong web designer is a costly mistake, and I don’t just mean financially. I’ve worked with clients who …

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