As people become increasingly time poor, having good web design becomes ever more important. As discussed previously on the NS Design blog, the design of your checkout system needs to… Read more »
Web Design
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Taking online payments – have you considered your PCI-DSS obligations?
In an effort to reduce credit card fraud, the Payment Card Industry (PCI) introduced a new “gold standard” for card processing. Known as PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard),… Read more »
Why make your website accessible – the law
When designing a new website, many businesses remain completely unaware of the laws that govern the project. Many may know their responsibilities under the Distance Selling Regulations, or even the… Read more »
Why make your website accessible – design issues
Making your business website accessible to disabled web users is a balancing act between complying with legal obligations (see the Disability Discrimination Act 1995) and creating something that remains visually… Read more »
One to watch – Dick Winters
It’s rare that we use our Blog to blow our own trumpet, or that of our clients, but we’ll make an exception for Dick Winters. Who is Dick Winters? He’s… Read more »
Why a slow website could affect your SEO
The Internet is viewed by consumers and businesses alike as a quick way to access information, services and products. In recognition of this, search engines like Google even use page… Read more »
‘Buy now’: Why your online checkout needs to be fast
Studies show that online shoppers value quick and easy access to information, products and services. The sites that deliver a good customer experience quickly are likely to recognise a better… Read more »
Do You Really Need An App?
An interesting chat with a business owner on our stand at New Start Scotland last week. He began by telling us he wanted an app. But after we listened to… Read more »
Do you really need a smartphone app?
The mobile internet revolution is well underway with users now regularly surfing and shopping from their smartphones and tablets. A few years ago, businesses scrambled to create their own branded… Read more »
Your new website: mobile or responsive?
When developing a new website, mobile users are no longer a secondary consideration. One report suggests that the number of mobile shoppers will double by 2014, and that mobile payments… Read more »