Welcome to our Blog
Here you will find newsworthy mini-articles on website design, digital marketing or simply anything relating to growing your business online. These blog posts are not intended to be long-form news articles but simply short concise talking points to get you started on a journey of digital discovery.
Website Builder? Themify Builder Review.
When we started this journey of providing websites to local businesses we knew that we wanted to provide one thing above all others; QUALITY. In the beginning, we had all the intentions of keeping it old school, coding websites from scratch, doing our way without any limitations on our design. That worked out fine when it […]
Local Business Website, do I need one?
After years of developing Local Business Websites, we are still amazed at how many local businesses do not have a website to maximise exposure. We have highlighted some common questions and concerns local business owners have about getting a website and why you should consider getting one. QUESTION 1: Does my company really need a […]
Successful Digital Marketing Strategy for 2018
It’s always a good idea to assess your digital marketing plan year on year, see what worked and what didn’t. Planning your digital marketing for 2018 will give you the best chance to build successful digital strategies for the upcoming year. But on which areas should you focus your resources? There are so many, and […]
Massive SA data breach & what you should do next.
If you don’t know, let us fill you in. A database containing over 60 million private records of South Africans were leaked onto the internet full names, ID numbers, home addresses, contact details, job titles, employment history, marital status, and estimated monthly income, said security researcher Troy Hunt. According to Tech Central The leak points […]
What is Local SEO
As local website designers in Ballito, one of the most common questions we get asked is “what is local SEO” Or “How do I get my local business to come up first on Google?” Firstly, you need a basic understanding of what local SEO is. What is Local SEO? Local SEO is all about increasing search […]
Google’s ‘Mobile-First’ Index
What is Googles ‘Mobile-First’ Index? Your rank in the search results is determined by how relevant and useful Google considers your site to be in response to a search query. In order to rank a site, first Google reads the site for a variety of factors big and small. Currently, Google looks at the desktop version […]
Ballito Web Design & WordPress
At Ballito Web Design we are sometimes asked why we choose WordPress as the website solution we offer our clients. We decided to list the top four reasons below. There are far more than just four reasons why WordPress is the ideal solution for any small to medium-sized business but here are our top reasons why. WordPress is Search […]
Website trends you can expect to see in 2017
The web is a rapidly evolving space. Technologies and development techniques can appear quickly. 2017 is sure to bring some amazing website designs, but if we look hard enough, we can already start seeing some trends that are sure to dominate websites in 2017. Colour Colour choice for a website is incredibly important. It can influence […]
Facebook Ad’s. How does it work?
Since 2004, Facebook has grown a staggering user base, boasting over 1.65 billion active users at the end of 2015. So unless you’re selling one of the most niche products on the market, there is a very good chance that your target audience has a presence on the site. Depending on your goals and the […]
Custom vs Template WordPress Design
Almost all website are created with a content management system or CMS for short so when it come down to Custom vs Template WordPress Design. By far the most popular CMS is WordPress, in fact, 25% of the world’s most popular websites are created on the WordPress platform including TechCrunch, BBC America, Sony Music and […]
