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The online store templates are now available!

February 02, 2017
By Elisabeth

The online store templates are now available!

For several years, Webself have been offering  the ideal tool to create your free website easily. Thanks to the work of our graphic designers, who have created hundreds of templates, over 3 million websites have been created.
Recently, we introduced our new online store feature and so we had to also create some new templates that would help in the creation of your e-commerce websites. So here are some of our favorites, we hope they will give you all the inspiration you need to create a beautiful personalized website. To see all of our templates, click here.

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6 tips for gorgeous product pictures

January 30, 2017
By Elisabeth

6 tips for gorgeous product pictures

You’ve created your WebSelf online store and now is the time to add your products? It is quite certain that hiring a professional photographer to take pictures of your products would be ideal, but it is very unlikely that your wallet will agree. Rest assured, with a little creativity and a  decent camera, it is possible to take quality pictures without breaking the bank. Plus, you can have fun doing it! To help you, we came up with a series of tips and tricks for you to take amateur pictures that look professional.

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WebSelf's new feature: long scrolling websites

January 17, 2017
By Sarah

WebSelf's new feature: long scrolling websites

Long scrolling can be used for multiple cases but sometimes, it is better to stick to the regular pages. Should you be using long scrolling for your website?

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Greenary: Pantone's color of the year 2017

January 10, 2017
By Elisabeth

Greenary: Pantone's color of the year 2017

Each year, Pantone announces a color that will be named “color of the year”. This year, the chosen color is Greenery. Inspired by nature and all these pretty leaves, this refreshing tint inspires novelty and new beginnings. Easily arranged with all kinds of shades, Greenery is a logical sequel to the two colors of the year 2016, rose quartz and serenity. Here at WebSelf, everyone agrees that this color is timely and that it will probably inspire us all year in everything design-related! Here are a few ways to integrate it into your website, by mixing it with all kinds of color palettes

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How to make your business known locally

January 09, 2017
By Elisabeth

How to make your business known locally

You have started the process of creating your business, congratulations! You've probably invested time and money to bring a product to life and it's finally ready to see the light of day, but you're missing something? Customers, of course! Your first customers are crucial: they have the potential to determine the future of your business, so do not neglect them. To find your first customers, you will have to make yourself known, whether it’s on the web, or locally!

We usually put the emphasis on the importance of a web presence, but unless you are a business that operates only on the Internet, you must also make yourself known in your community!

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How to build a strong brand image

December 23, 2016
By Sarah

How to build a strong brand image

Branding is much more than a logo and a slogan: it's all about how people perceive your business. A good brand image is very important to build trust with your customers, along with giving you a good advantage over your competitors: it will help you stand out from them and will add consistency to your communication channels.

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The WebSelf online store is now available!

December 20, 2016
By Elisabeth

The WebSelf online store is now available!

Do you want to sell products or services on the web? Webself now makes this possible with it’s new online store!

After several months of work, we are very happy to offer you our new online store feature, allowing you to easily sell your products or services via WebSelf

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4 mistakes to avoid making on your website

December 20, 2016
By Sarah

4 mistakes to avoid making on your website

You have created your website and don’t know where to start? Even better, you publish your website on the web but you want to revamp it before the beginning of 2017? Before you do, we have gathered 4 common mistakes made by our users on their website and we explain how to avoid them, so give this a good read before you get started!

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How to create a great Contact page

December 20, 2016
By Elisabeth

How to create a great Contact page

You have decided to create a website for your business, organization, sports club? Congratulations! A web presence is indeed, a showcase available at all times and for everyone.

Fully customizable and at your image, a website must still contain some mandatory information. Your visitors should, at first glance, have a good idea of what your business is all about, therefore, a “Contact” page is not to be neglected. It is on this page that you give potential customers the opportunity to get important information about your company, your contact information, your e-mail address, or even get in touch with you directly!

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Competitive intelligence

December 15, 2016
By Elisabeth

Competitive intelligence

When starting a business, a crucial management step to first take is to analyze the competitors. Being aware of what is going on in your sector of activity will allow you to stay up to date on news in addition to being informed about technological changes and advances in your industry.

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