Business
In the digital era, so much of your business is done online. We have created a huge library of articles that center around every digital aspect of running your business. From setting and achieving online goals to what goes on the about us page of your website, we have lots of great tips and tricks to help you make your business website work for you. Got a question? Just ask. We’re happy to answer your questions and give you direction.
What should be on your homepage?
Exactly what should be on your homepage is a question we get asked often here at Sumy Designs. The homepage is the virtual front door to your business. It performs...
Keys to finding a Professional Web Design Company
Every type "professional web design company" into Google? Go ahead, try it. I'll wait. Done? I just did it. And I got about 148,000,000 results. That's right, 148 million results....
How do I get traffic to my site?
This is an important question, and one every person who is thinking of starting a website should ask themselves. Because truly, what's the point in having a website if nobody...
A few elements of a great website
Presence The design of your site is the first thing potential clients will see. It is always good advice to avoid the cheap, self-building websites and hire a professional web...
The Right Kind of Tech Community
When we opened our virtual doors in 2006, there wasn't much of a tech community. I lived in a tiny town with around 6,000 people. I had been a stay-at-home...
Do I need to find a web designer in my town?
I once had a call from a potential client. They were starting a new business and needed a website. They weren't local to my town, but about an hour away....
How to prepare for your website’s redesign
We get a lot of clients who just want their sites redesigned. Often, a client knows their site needs updated, they just don't know where to begin. Here are a few...
A good web developer isn’t afraid to say no.
You read that correctly. When you are ready to get started on a website redesign or a new website project, be prepared to hear the word no. Because a good...
How to know if your website needs a redesign
Just like with all technology, websites need to be updated on a regular basis. If you aren’t sure if your site needs a redesign or not, take a look at...
Do you have to have a “brick and mortar” office to be a real company?
I think we all get caught up in the "Impostor Syndrome" from time to time. I know I do. I recently had a discussion with someone on Twitter who, several...
Consulting with Professional Website Designers
Whenever I meet someone new and we talk about our jobs, the topic comes up of what exactly do professional website designers do? It includes so much more than just designing...
Choosing the right website designers for small business
I write quite a bit about how to find the right website designers for small business. I know it's something that business owners struggle with. How do you find someone you...
When it comes to web design, you often get what you pay for
That's not to say we're very expensive. We're not. In fact, among colleagues we find ourselves to be priced very low and feel we're very competitive. But on the flip...
Three Tips for Choosing a Web Designer
If you are landing here, you may be in the market for someone to develop a website for you. Maybe you're launching a new book, starting a new business, or...
What NOT to put on your website
When people ask me what to include on their website to make it work, I always start with telling them what NOT to put on their site: Just say no...
Does my small business website need a photo gallery?
Maybe. It really depends on what type of business you have. Is showing your potential customer examples of your work important? Then yes, a photo gallery is great. Some examples...
How I became a web designer
Hi, I'm Susan Sullivan. I'm co-owner and web designer at Sumy Designs. I represent the creative side of the Sumy team. This fact will impress you even more when you...
