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It’s tempting to jump straight into building. Whether it’s a new website or marketing campaign, the pressure to get it done yesterday often leads teams to skip the most critical step: strategy....

So many businesses treat their website like a patchwork project: a quick fix here, a new plugin there.  Without a clear strategy, it’s so easy to get stuck in a cycle of...

If your website feels outdated, confusing or clunky, imagine what sort of first impression this could be making. It could be costing you leads, conversions and credibility. Many businesses fall into the...

Let’s face it, marketing teams are stretched thin.  The pressure to perform is constant, the tactics are endless and the to-do list only ever grows. I’m sure you can relate. From brand...

You’ve done the work to get traffic. You’re ranking on page one. Your analytics show a steady stream of visitors.  So… why aren’t the leads flowing in? If you’re seeing high traffic...

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Your brand’s website isn’t just a shop window these days, it’s an extension of your brand’s entire identity.  And, at Squibble, we believe the web design agency that builds & maintains your...

As a marketer, you might find it challenging to make your brand stand out, especially when everything seems to look the same. Whether it’s the cars on the road or the modern...

Our comprehensive guide for Marketers so you can increase your conversions. Let’s embark on a transformative journey together, where you take the reins and unlock your website’s full potential. We’re here to...

Over the past few years, we’ve seen the boundaries blurring between marketing roles & design roles. More & more we’re seeing designers, traditionally tasked with bringing creative visions to life, now being...

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It’s tempting to jump straight into building. Whether it’s a new website or marketing campaign, the pressure to get it done yesterday often leads teams to skip the most critical step: strategy....

So many businesses treat their website like a patchwork project: a quick fix here, a new plugin there.  Without a clear strategy, it’s so easy to get stuck in a cycle of...

If your website feels outdated, confusing or clunky, imagine what sort of first impression this could be making. It could be costing you leads, conversions and credibility. Many businesses fall into the...

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If your website feels outdated, confusing or clunky, imagine what sort of first impression this could be making. It could be costing you leads, conversions and credibility. Many businesses fall into the...

You’ve done the work to get traffic. You’re ranking on page one. Your analytics show a steady stream of visitors.  So… why aren’t the leads flowing in? If you’re seeing high traffic...

Businesses often chase large-scale redesigns to improve their website’s performance.  But what if I told you the most effective way to achieve sustainable growth is through a series of small, targeted optimisations...

Your website may look great but if visitors can’t find what they need quickly & effortlessly, they’ll leave.  Poor website navigation frustrates users, increases bounce rates & hurts conversions.  If your navigation...

Your website is more than just your virtual storefront, it’s the heart of your online presence and a critical touchpoint for your audience.  And even the best websites can become messy, outdated...

Graphic design isn’t magic, but it can be mysterious. It’s easy to think it’s mostly about logos and Hollywood posters – but actually graphic design is all around us. Anything that has...

Why Branding Matters Understanding why branding matters can seem like a lower-order priority. When you’re running a business or organisation, thinking about logos and colour palettes can feel like a distraction from...

Like most things of a certain type, logos share certain characteristics – or at least the good ones do. It might be true that all bad logos are bad in different ways;...

Perhaps one of the most challenging decisions a new business will make is the name of the company. This will be a decision that will stay with you for years to come...

Your brand is the key to your companies success, especially during these unprecedented times. It has, therefore, never been more important to lead with clear and concise messaging.  Whether you have a...

Your branding – getting to grips with what works and what doesn’t is every bit as important as analysis in other areas of your business. But don’t mistake this for an airy-fairy...

A huge thank you to Dan for asking me to join him on his podcast. Below is a breakdown of what we discussed, I hope you enjoy listening to my story and...

Social media is the beast that never sleeps. On average we spend nearly 2 hours per day scrolling. Surely it makes sense to utilise this readily available audience, right?! I disagree, I...

A big part of what we do, at the beginning of any web or branding project, is project discovery. We hold face to face session with key stakeholders to understand how the...

We’ve moved! After a week of squeezing desks through doorways, struggling to carry chairs down stairs and finally deciding where everything should go we have successfully moved into our new office! The...

Employee motivation is an important aspect of business development and without it, businesses would lack the drive needed for substantial productivity. 1.  Collaborate Goals Working with employees to help set and develop...

Bad website design is confused web design – and we all know a muddled webpage when we see one. Our grandmothers might have told us that, if we’ve nothing nice to say,...

It can feel like the most important question of all when it comes to web design: how much will it cost? Price, of course, is critical to all business decisions. The truth,...

What Is The Purpose of Rebranding? Rebranding a business isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s a strategic decision driven by various critical needs. Firstly, a company may rebrand to update an outdated brand...

From conversations I’ve had with local business owners recently most have told me that they have had to revaluate their business goals and sales targets. For some COVID-19 has wiped their pipeline...

Why Branding Matters Understanding why branding matters can seem like a lower-order priority. When you’re running a business or organisation, thinking about logos and colour palettes can feel like a distraction from...

Like most things of a certain type, logos share certain characteristics – or at least the good ones do. It might be true that all bad logos are bad in different ways;...

In today’s market-place, trust is everything. As a nation though, according to the Express, almost one in five people don’t trust anyone at all! Yet the key to selling is trust. We...

Emails, phone calls, letters, social media… today there are so many ways of getting in touch with people that we can sometimes forget how important it is to meet face to face....

A big part of what we do, at the beginning of any web or branding project, is project discovery. We hold face to face session with key stakeholders to understand how the...

User experience matters. It’s why we focus so squarely on achieving great UX design at Squibble. We’re evangelists for the approach. But one of the questions we get asked a lot –...

Business owners and marketing managers alike hear a lot about ‘user experience’ when it comes to websites and other digital assets. It sounds important, and that isn’t hype: ‘UX’, as it’s sometimes...

In today’s market-place, trust is everything. As a nation though, according to the Express, almost one in five people don’t trust anyone at all! Yet the key to selling is trust. We...

Is a website necessary for a business that is only just starting out? Before you begin to make sales and generate a large amount of business, is there any point in spending...

Key discussion points: Podcast Transcribe James Gurd [00:00:05] Hello and welcome to Episode 28 of the Replatform podcast. Thanks, as always for listening in. It’s myself, James. I’m joined, as always by...

A huge thank you to Dan for asking me to join him on his podcast. Below is a breakdown of what we discussed, I hope you enjoy listening to my story and...

A big part of what we do, at the beginning of any web or branding project, is project discovery. We hold face to face session with key stakeholders to understand how the...

There’s a reason that the adjective “animated” is most often used in a positive sense: it suggests excitement and inspiration, energy and motion. To be animated is to attract attention, to have...
There are so many design agencies out there that it can be difficult to know where to start. From smaller to larger, all-service to web specialists, design agencies come in many shapes...