What is a mobile site?
There are hundreds of devices each with their own screen size and shape:
Why is responsive design linked to website success?
As users continue to view the web more and more on their mobiles and tablets, web designers must adapt to accommodate them.
Additionally, an increasing number of devices are available with many different screen sizes.
Your website has to come across well on each and every device so that your message, your clients, or your products arenāt turned away.
Web usage by device
Mobile Devices
53%
Tablet Devices
10%
Desktop Devices
37%
Mobile traffic has increased by 222% in the last 5 years!
This trend of mobile first only going to increase
The mobile revolution has already happened, you need to make sure your website is ready for mobile.
Responsive Websites optimized for Google
More than half of people are now viewing the web on a mobile device. This means Samsungs, iPhones, Huawei, Sony, and even small tablets. Google is responding strongly to this. As of 2019, Google is using Mobile-First Indexing. That means Google will look at how your site performs on mobile devices FIRST, then look at how it performs on desktop. If youāre site isnāt responsive, Google arenāt going to like it. For you, this means that you need to be thinking Mobile first.
Your wordpress website should be designed around your brand
Letās not beat around the bushāyour website needs to POP! It’s gotta scream “THIS IS US!” from every page and pixel. Hereās the skinny on making your WordPress site as unique as your Scotland business: Forget fitting ināstand out with a WordPress site thatās all about what makes your business the BEST in Scotland. Itās time to take the reins, get creative, and craft a space thatās 100% you.Build a wordpress website that wins
Youāve got a well-designed WordPress siteānice! But how do you make sure it’sgetting leads in Scotland? Time to optimize and get your WordPress site for SEO:
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šØ Themes That Throb With Your Vibe
Minimalist chic or bold and brash? WordPress has a huge database for themes. Flip through options like youāre SWIPING on Tinder until you hit the jackpot that feels just right. Yes, it is that EASY!
š Plugins to Pump Up the Volume
EXTEND your siteās functionality with an arsenal of plugins. SEO boosters? Social media feeds? You name it, WordPress has a plugin for it, helping you amp up your online game WITHOUT breaking a sweat.
š ļø Widgets That Work Hard
WIDGETS are like the Swiss Army knives of your website. Need to highlight your hours? Thereās a widget. Show off customer testimonials? Thereās a widget for that, too. TURN your homepage into command central and watch engagement SOAR.
šļø Themes Tailored to You
Off-the-rack? As if! At Design Hero, we donāt just customize WordPress themes, we nail your brandās look and feel, then design a WordPress website around your brand that connects with your customers on an emotional level. Itās about making your mark, setting the scene for your story, and ensuring every visitor knows exactly who theyāre dealing with.
š SEO - The Design Hero Way
Throw in some local flavor. Mix in keywords that hit home, from the names of local spots to the lingo everyoneās using. Aim to be the first name that ranks on Google when folks from Scotland are searching.
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š Content Thatās All About You
Make your content relatable. Talk about whatās happening around town or whatās trending right here in Scotland. Keep it fun and keep it local, and you’ll keep them coming back.
š Link Up Locally
Build online bridges by linking to other local businesses. Itās like giving them a digital high-five. It not only helps with your SEO but shows youāre a team player in the Scotland scene.
š ļø Use the Right Tools
Make sure your site works seamlessly with the services and platforms Glaswegians use every day. Make it EASY for them to use your site with the tools they already love.
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š” Track your website analytics
Stay SHARP by monitoring how well your siteās doing. Use analytics to spot whatās working and tweak what isnāt. Keep your site fresh and in front of the crowd.
Letās PUMP UP your WordPress site and make sure it stands out in Scotland. Optimize the right way and watch your site become a local favorite!
More than just pretty WordPress web designs...
Beauty is only skin deep. it's sad but true. even the most stuning website design is useless if your website doesn't provide your business with value.
Design Hero aren't like other web designers: we know that your website is jsut a tool to generate more leads for your business and we'll show you how to use your website to boost your marketing and grow your business. After launch we provide WordPress SEO Consulting and support to help you boost relevant traffic, convertĀ your visitors intoĀ new customers, and increase sales.
The best WordPress websites designers in the UK to help your business grow
Design Hero is a team of professional web designers, expert web developers, brand specialists and digital marketing gurus. Your new WordPress website is only half the story; after your new WordPress website launches Design Hero will show you how to use your website as a tool to help your business grow. Now, THAT's what your business needs to thrive!
Your new WordPress website is the foundation of your business
So youāre looking to build a new website for your business, but youāre unsure where to start? The first thing to think about is how you will build your new website. This will be the foundation of your entire website so itās important to get right! In the past, many websites were simply hand-coded by website developers using HTML and CSS.
This leaves any web design work solely in the hands of experts who know how to code.
This is fine for the design and build of the website initially, but can prove cumbersome later down the line if you want to make small changes to your website, and have to keep going back to the web designer for help! Luckily times have changed! There are now various types of software called Content Management Systems which allow users to manage their own websites with greater ease.
Design Hero aren't your usual CMS website development comapny...
We use WordPress websites for all our new business websites. Why?
They simply canāt be beaten for ease of use and long term flexibility of your site. In the past, making any changes to a website needed a professional web developer or a web designer with expert coding skills.
But fear not, technophobes! you no longer need to be a major nerd to make updates to your own websites. With WordPress managing and updating your site is simple and easy to do.
If you want a website which is simple to use, easy to update, fast, secure and futureproof, then save yourself some hassle and build your website on WordPress. Every Design Hero website is built fully responsive on a robust CMS platform. That means you can expect your website to be:
- Responsive
- Secure
- Fast
- Flexible
Why to build your new website on WordPress
So now you know what to look for in a CMS platform, but before you start diving into comparisons, Iām going to let you in on a secret which will save you a lot of time!
Iāve developed sites on various platforms, and I can tell you right now, the only CMS you should use is WordPress!Why am I ignoring hundreds of other options you ask? Wordpress is simply the best option for small to medium businesses. Itās used by the vast majority of small to medium businesses for good reason: With a higher number of users than all other platforms put together, developers focus their time on this platform. That means it has the best plugins, the most advanced interface, the best support, the best security and the best user experience. Itās also completely free! If you want a website which is simple to use, easy to update, fast, secure and futureproof, then save yourself some hassle and build your website on a CMS. At Design Hero I have years of experience building CMS sites so get in touch to start building your new website on a CMS platform of your choice!
How to get started with a WordPress website in Scotland
So, there you have itāthe inside scoop on making your WordPress site not just another drop in the internet ocean, but a major wave in the Scotland scene!
š¤ Join Forces with Design Hero ā And hereās the kicker: you donāt have to go at it ALONE. Partner up with Design Hero and let us help you navigate the wild waters of web design. Weāre here to HELP you customize, optimize, and revolutionize your WordPress site.
READY to make some noise with your WordPress site in Scotland? Letās do this together and turn your digital presence into digital dominance.Ā
Letās have a chat, thereās no pressure, no sales call, just a casual chat to scope up your project and see if weāre a good fit for your WordPress project.
šÆ Why WordPress?
Because itās flexible, itās user-friendly, and it lets you STAND OUT. Itās not about just having a website anymore; itās about creating an online presence that rocks.
š Your Business, Amplified
Remember, a WordPress site tailored to Scotland gives you the edge. With local SEO tweaks, community-driven content, and the right tools, your site is prepped to DOMINATE.
š§ Tools for Every Need
From plugins that extend functionality to themes that capture your brandās spirit, WordPress is the Swiss Army knife of websites. Customize it, scale it, and make it YOURS!
š Stay Ahead of the Curve
Keep tracking, keep analyzing, and keep optimizing. Use the insights to stay on top, and NEVER stop improving.
