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A web design agency that’s big on brand
Good web design plays a pivotal role in creating a successful online presence, captivating audiences, and delivering a positive user experience (UX). It encompasses a combination of aesthetics, functional layout, and intuitive navigation to effectively communicate your brand's message, enhance user engagement, and drive conversions. A bespoke web design is the only way to ensure all these factors are properly considered and fully integrated.
Note we said: ‘your brand’s message’. At Reach, we don’t start the process of delivering a successful website by talking about structure or aesthetics. We start by talking about your organisation’s vision and purpose, and critically, the role the website will play in achieving your strategic marketing goals.
This feeds directly into discussions about taxonomy (how to categorise content), site structure, user journeys, calls to action (what do you want your users to do when they visit your site) and content creation.
Content creation covers everything from SEO copywriting to video, two specialisms we also offer as part of our full service. Writing the website in the right way is as integral to good UX and SEO as design.
A web site in development
A responsive website
Responsive web design
Of course, as a web design agency, all the websites we design are fully responsive. Responsive design is a design approach that ensures a website will function and displays correctly on various devices and screen sizes, from desktop computers to smartphones and tablets. 55% of website visits are now from phone, so having a responsive website is a must. A responsive design adapts the layout, images, and content to fit the user's screen, resulting in a seamless experience across different devices.
When responsiveness in not correctly implemented, users encounter issues such as distorted images, badly cropped content, and navigation difficulties. These frustrations invariably lead to a high bounce rate, where users quickly leave the site without exploring further.
This affects user satisfaction and negatively impacts search engine rankings. This is because search engines prioritize mobile-friendly websites in their results. So, responsive design is not just about aesthetics but also about accessibility and search engine optimization. But of course, a bad experience can also be disastrous for your brand’s credibility, with implications beyond just your website.
Web development is as important as design in ensuring responsive sites delivers the best user experience. At Reach, our developers and designers are all part of one integrated team.
Web site developed for Bray & Bray
Getting the ident right
Our websites don’t just protect brands, they strengthen them. As well as responsive design and good UX we also ensure that our customers’ visual idents are ready for online use. This is yet another benefit of a bespoke web design. We can tweak a logo to ensure it still looks great when viewed small on a phone (especially as an app icon), adjust colour palettes to conform with readability requirements and choose the right web font. By right, we mean a font that works well online while sitting comfortably in an organisation’s brand deck.
User interface
Getting the ident right is a key part of the user interface (UI). UI refers to the visual elements of a website, including buttons, menus, typography, colours, and layout. It's about how the website looks and how users interact with its components. As discussed, a well-designed UI should be visually appealing, consistent with the brand's identity, and provide a clear hierarchy of information.
User experience
For the user experience (UX), on the other hand, we delve deeper into the emotional and functional aspects of user interaction. UX encompasses ease of navigation, loading speed, content relevance, and the overall satisfaction users derive from their time on the site. A positive UX ensures that visitors can find what they're looking for quickly and efficiently, leading to longer visit durations, more engagement, and increased likelihood of returning.
The interplay between UI and UX is critical. A beautiful UI with poor UX can lead to confusion and frustration among users, while a seamless UX on a visually unappealing site might not capture users' attention. Both elements must work in harmony to create a holistic experience.
Sketching out the user journey
SEO ensures the visibility of your site within Google
On-site SEO
A vital aspect of all web development, as we’ve already mentioned, is SEO. We offer a full SEO service at Reach, as without good site ranking it won’t matter how great your site is, as no one will see it. The part of SEO that relates specifically to design is on-site SEO.
On-site SEO focuses on optimising individual web pages and the elements within them to improve their rankings. This includes factors like keyword optimisation, meta tags, headings, and URLs. But also, image size, page size, page length, responsiveness, and content quality. Our full web team consists of designers, developers, and SEO specialists. So, effective on-site SEO is always designed in from the start.
Web site built for PLP
A results-driven web design team in Leicester
A well-designed website can make the difference between capturing a user's interest and losing them to a competitor. That fact is always top of mind for us when we start work. At Reach, you’ll find a results driven web team ready to ensure you get the most from your online platform. We will design you a website that looks fantastic, performs brilliantly, and furthers the strategic marketing aims of your organisation.
Key Skills
- UX and site map planning
- UI and website design
- Full stack development
- SEO and analytics
- Security audits and implementation
- Testing and debugging
- Support and maintenance
- Legal compliance and GDPR