So this one’s nice and easy … most people are aware of what website design entails but, for consistency’s sake:
Web design encompasses many different skills and disciplines in the production and maintenance of websites. The term “web design” is normally used to describe the design process relating to the front-end (client side) design of a website including writing markup.
Ok, so there you have it … website design is like make-up for the internet. And just like applying make-up, anyone can do it. You, with whatever skills and knowledge you currently possess, can go and find multiple platforms to help you build a website with no prior experience or knowledge necessary. But, circling back to our make-up analogy, if you want your make-up done professionally you go and see a make-up artist. well, consider us the make-up artists for your brand.
85% of adults think that a company’s website when viewed on a mobile device should be as good or better than its desktop website
38% of people will stop engaging with a website if the content or layout are unattractive
88% of online consumers are less likely to return to a site after a bad experience
75% of consumers admit to making judgements on a company’s credibility based on the company’s website design
Website Design with both Form and Function
Maybe you’ve got a website already but want a new look and feel … or maybe you’re one of the few people that doesn’t have one … either way, we’re here to help.
Website Design is simple … creating a great website that personifies your brand and values is a whole other thing. You don’t want a few slapped together pages that just talks about your products and services. You want an immersive site that speaks to both customers and potential customers alike and lets them know what you’re all about.
At Paramount we work with throughout the website design and development process to ensure that the end product is one that will extend and amplify your brand online. One that will engage and captivate your existing clients in addition to acting as a passive lead generation portal. We take website design seriously because, regardless of what other online activities you’re engaging in … your website is the online face of your brand and we want to help you make sure that you’re putting your best face forward.
Here’s Some Things You Might Not Know About Website Design …
- Slow-loading websites cost retailers $2.6 billion in lost sales each year
- It takes 2.6 seconds for a user’s eyes to land on the area of a website that most influences their first impression
- Users spend an average of 5.94 seconds looking at a website’s main image
- If given 15 minutes to consume content, two-thirds of people would rather read something beautifully designed than something plain