{"id":482,"date":"2017-04-25T17:16:53","date_gmt":"2017-04-25T17:16:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.siteuptime.com\/?p=482"},"modified":"2017-04-28T17:19:25","modified_gmt":"2017-04-28T17:19:25","slug":"design-ideas-to-make-and-keep-your-business-relevant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.siteuptime.com\/blog\/2017\/04\/25\/design-ideas-to-make-and-keep-your-business-relevant\/","title":{"rendered":"Design Ideas to Make and Keep Your Business Relevant"},"content":{"rendered":"

Technology is charging forward at a breakneck pace, and the world can only try to keep up.<\/p>\n

This is true in the tech sphere, in terms of social interactions, and, perhaps not as obviously, in the world of design.<\/p>\n

Businesses must fight to remain relevant in a social atmosphere that relies\u00a0heavily on web presence and connectivity.<\/p>\n

This is made possible through social media, but should also be a consideration for your website and mobile platforms.<\/p>\n

Design options are limitless, and more new and exciting options are popping up all the time.<\/p>\n

But how do you know what to use and what to avoid?<\/p>\n

Here are four key tips for incorporating a web and mobile design that will be a hit with your client base.<\/p>\n

Keep it Simple<\/h2>\n

This applies to websites, banner ads, and mobile platforms.<\/p>\n

Clean, simple lines<\/a> and an uncluttered landing page are going to engage your audience quickly and keep them on your site longer.<\/p>\n

This is not to say that using\u00a0new, flashy design elements is a bad idea. GIFs, video\u00a0backgrounds, and fun textures are all great things to consider.<\/p>\n

But think of design elements the way you think of salt in the\u00a0main dish. You need it to enhance the flavor, but too much and the entire meal is ruined.<\/p>\n

Pick one key design element, but don’t feel like you need to use every single one you come across.<\/p>\n

Don’t Try to Sell Anything<\/h2>\n

Yes, even if you are actually trying to sell something.<\/p>\n

This isn’t to say don’t market your products. Just keep in mind that the modern consumer is wary of the\u00a0“used car salesman”-type pitch.<\/p>\n

This means go back to step one. Keep it simple. Highlight your products without bells and whistles and gimmicks.<\/p>\n

When you are designing your marketing materials, it’s probable that you’ll want to create a banner<\/a> ad. This is a great idea, with tons of applications and outlets for use.<\/p>\n

Keep in mind, though, that you are using banner ads and other advertising materials to communicate your message in the quickest, most visually appealing way possible. So avoid clutter!<\/p>\n

Focus on Mobile<\/h2>\n

Mobile has never been as powerful a sales tool as it is today.<\/p>\n

Consumers are able to shop online<\/a>, compare prices, and look for deals, all without ever leaving their couch.<\/p>\n

Your mobile presence should not be an afterthought. Take the time to make the experience user-friendly and seamless.<\/p>\n

In fact, it isn’t a bad idea to design with mobile in mind from the start, rather than trying to adapt it later.<\/p>\n

Your functionality on mobile should be seamless and comparable to your browser or brick-and-mortar experience.<\/p>\n

Strive for Authenticity<\/h2>\n

Modern consumers<\/a> can sniff out ingenuousness at a hundred paces, and they don’t like feeling like they are being given a canned pitch.<\/p>\n

This comes across in the language you use on your site and the voice you use in your content. Consumers want to do business with a person, not a business.<\/p>\n

This sounds counter-intuitive, but you’ll find much better results if you make an effort to project your business as its people, rather than its products.<\/p>\n

Keeping your business relevant in quickly changing times is a challenge. There is constantly new material to learn and discover.<\/p>\n

Remember to keep learning, and constantly be reevaluating your digital game to bring the very best to your consumers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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