From the HDS blogWeb Design Insights for Small Businesses
Read practical guidance on website design, Squarespace, SEO, content, maintenance, and choosing the right website service. You’ll also find HDS case studies, industry-specific advice, and updates about tools affecting small-business websites.
Website Design for Bakeries and Specialty Food Shops
A ten-step build order for bakery website design, from hours above the fold and killing the PDF menu to custom order forms, allergen copy, local SEO, and seasonal planning.
What Information a Web Designer Needs From You to Get Started
The information needed for a website design project is finite and knowable, but most of it stalls builds when it arrives late. Here are the ten things to gather before your designer starts, ranked by how much delay each one causes.
How Unlimited Website Updates Work in a Managed Website Service
Unlimited updates in a managed website service means no per-change invoices, but scope still has edges. Here's what's included, how fast changes ship, and what happens if you cancel.
How to Find a Web Design Company Near You That Understands Your Market
A web design near me search gives you proximity, not market knowledge. Here's a seven-step process for shortlisting designers who actually understand how your customers find and hire businesses like yours.