Information Hub Websites
Clubs
Website Style
Information needs to be especially easy to find, with clear navigation. For leisure sites such as kids and social clubs, over 60% of views is likely to be via a phone.
Calls to Action Buttons
Using ‘active’ words like ‘Book Now’ helps increase responses. Using a specific bright colour for buttons helps them stand out. Keeping contact forms as simple and short as possible reduces abandon rates.
Upcoming Events
Ensure the section heading is unambiguous. Signpost navigation elements clearly.
Financial & Legal Advisors
Website Style
Build respect and trust, by showing you are up to date on the latest changes in rules and regulations. Don’t overload the visitor with information to early.
Ways to Keep your audience Informed
Try sending out a regular newsletter (once very 4-6 weeks). Ambrose Designs can work with you on this and provide analytics reports to help improve engagement levels.
For added credibility, making published articles in Industry magazines downloadable as PDFs.
Charities
Website Style
To grab attention and encourage action, clarity of content is crucial. Don’t be afraid to use large type and add more donate or calls to action buttons than you think is necessary.
What You Do
Make it clear very early on in the content what you do and the impact the charity’s work has. It needs to be clear from the home page.
Avoid Distractions
From clicking on a donate button, the next page needs minimal distractions. Make the process of donating as easy and simple as possible.
All Together Now
Reading Time: < 1 minute Ensuring everyone makes the team group photo, even if they don't make it into the office.
Get the Message
Reading Time: < 1 minute To grab attention and encourage action, in the charity sector, clarity of content is crucial.
Mobile-Centric Website
Reading Time: < 1 minute 60%+ view this site's info via the phone, so access and display needed to be crystal clear.
Less Is More
Reading Time: < 1 minute For this fast paced and demanding sector, this site is clear, bold and cuts to the chase.
Colour is Its Own Reward
Reading Time: < 1 minute For AKPM Print Management, an opportunity to put colour theory knowledge to practical use.
The Power of Whitespace
Reading Time: < 1 minute 'Whitespace' isn't always white. It's a design technique used to give elements more impact.
All Together Now
Reading Time: < 1 minute Ensuring everyone makes the team group photo, even if they don't make it into the office.
Less Is More
Reading Time: < 1 minute For this fast paced and demanding sector, this site is clear, bold and cuts to the chase.
Bespoke and Tailored
Reading Time: < 1 minute Chas R Lowe wanted to avoid the 'cookie cutter' approach of so many other estate agency sites.
Detailed Precision
Reading Time: < 1 minute Gridlines were used to express the value they place on attention to detail in their business.
Attracting Suitable Clients
Reading Time: < 1 minute Whether it's low-cost or high-end, showcase work that plays to your strengths.
Effective Testimonials
Reading Time: < 1 minute Testimonials offer an insight into how satisfied clients are with your service, if done well.
Stock vs. Professional Images
Reading Time: < 1 minute If you are selective, stock images can be used, if combined with professional photography.
Signposting by Category
Reading Time: < 1 minute Categorisation helps clients find relevant projects, encouraging them to get in touch.
Get the Message
Reading Time: < 1 minute To grab attention and encourage action, in the charity sector, clarity of content is crucial.
Mobile-Centric Website
Reading Time: < 1 minute 60%+ view this site's info via the phone, so access and display needed to be crystal clear.
Bespoke and Tailored
Reading Time: < 1 minute Chas R Lowe wanted to avoid the 'cookie cutter' approach of so many other estate agency sites.
Recruitment & Receiving CVs
Reading Time: < 1 minute When recruiting online, any automation used to reduce time finding CVs is worth doing.
Map It Out
Reading Time: < 1 minute Maps are essential, not just for estate agents, but also organisations in multiple locations.
Absorbing Content
Reading Time: < 1 minute Especially with a complex topic, content needs to be designed, so visitors will absorb it.
One Page Websites
Reading Time: < 1 minute Sometimes a one page website can work better than having a myriad of sparse looking pages.
An Authoritative Voice
Reading Time: < 1 minute Showcase articles you write that are in the trade press. It adds credibility to your expertise.
Regulatory Compliance
Reading Time: < 1 minute An important reason some organisations need a website is compliance with regulatory bodies
An Exponential Directory
Reading Time: < 1 minute Designed so it is easy to find details of a local practitioner, within a specialist medical area.
Clear Signage
Reading Time: < 1 minute For sites with a lot of information, descriptive menus and illustrative images & icons are vital.
Colour is Its Own Reward
Reading Time: < 1 minute For AKPM Print Management, an opportunity to put colour theory knowledge to practical use.
The Power of Whitespace
Reading Time: < 1 minute 'Whitespace' isn't always white. It's a design technique used to give elements more impact.
Before and After
Reading Time: < 1 minute Before and After photos work well for businesses who renovate houses and gardens.
Attracting Suitable Clients
Reading Time: < 1 minute Whether it's low-cost or high-end, showcase work that plays to your strengths.
Made to Measure Images
Reading Time: < 1 minute Ensure images work on landscape-orientated desktops and portrait-orientated phones.
Effective Testimonials
Reading Time: < 1 minute Testimonials offer an insight into how satisfied clients are with your service, if done well.
Signposting by Category
Reading Time: < 1 minute Categorisation helps clients find relevant projects, encouraging them to get in touch.