April 29, 2019
By Ariane
Did you like our article about the websites of historical significance? Did these websites make you nostalgic of the good old days when the internet was far from false news, and data taken without your knowledge? The web will soon be 30 years old and it is normal that many sites have made their mark over the years and others have disappeared. That's life! To inspire you when creating your own WebSelf site, we've decided to talk about four websites that have made a big impact: MySpace, eBay, Google, and Facebook.
Read moreApril 05, 2019
By Ariane
You always wanted to have your own website but you think it might cost too much? The internet has been democratized in the last decade and it is now easier than ever to have your place on the world wide web. In fact, creating websites is no longer confined to developers and agencies. You can even make your own free of charge with WebSelf. You do not even need to have any technical knowledge to make it. You do not believe us? Then read the following paragraphs.
Read moreMarch 06, 2019
By Ariane
It’s done. You now have the most beautiful website! You spent a few hours on the design in order to choose all fonts, pictures, and colors rigorously. At the launch, however, you realize that your website bounce rate is high. Your visitors stay on your webpages only a few seconds. It is a disaster! What is happening? Did you check if your website was spelling and grammar mistakes free? As mentioned in other articles on the WebSelf blog, these mistakes can affect your website indexing by search engines since it gives people the impression that your project is not professional or reliable. What can you do in order to avoid to make mistakes?
Read moreFebruary 28, 2019
By Sarah
Designing your website may seem impossible if you think you do not have the artistic gene. In reality, it is more like a science, you simply need to analyze the components of a good design. We have four categories for you to consider: balance, contrast, hierarchy, and coherence. Here are the four design principles to use on your website.
Read moreFebruary 19, 2019
By Ariane
Did you just create your own blog? Congratulations! We wish you a lot of success. What inspired you to leap at first? Was it to reach more people or because you have a lot to tell? Whatever the reason why, did you know that a blog can help the ranking of your website? In fact, Google likes websites that often have new content. In the beginning, it will be easy to write your articles, however, as time goes by it will be tougher to find new ideas and to remain broadly constant. Take the time to read our 4 tips so you can avoid the blank page syndrome.
Read moreDecember 17, 2018
By Sarah
December is the month where everyone is excited about the arrival of the holidays; however, if you are a graphic designer you might be more excited by the unveiling of Pantone’s new color of the year. Since 2000, in early December, Pantone unveils a new color for the year to come.
Read moreOctober 08, 2018
By Sarah
It’s obvious that in 2018, a well-established web presence is crucial to the success of a business. In combination with an effective website, a presence on social networks delivers several advantages. After our articles on using Twitter, LinkedIn and even Youtube for your business, we're following our series today with a brief guide on using Pinterest for your business.
Read moreSeptember 17, 2018
By Sarah
Creating a relationship of trust with the visitors that go to your website is not easy. It takes time and a lot of work. One important thing is to always offer great service. The other is to create a website that gives your visitors the impression they should trust you.
Read moreSeptember 15, 2018
By Sarah
By nature, websites are judged based on 3 main criteria;
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Design
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Content
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Ease of use
When visitors arrive on your website, a global portrait of these 3 characteristics is enough for them to make the decision whether to continue on your website or to go elsewhere! When creating your own website, it is important to focus on these aspects. In short, create a website that is pleasing to the eyes, descriptive and easy to navigate.
It is said that the first principle of design is that ¨the container must serve the content¨. All the graphic choice you make must be at the service of the experience that visitors will have. Here is a short guide to ensure you have an ergonomic website.
Read moreSeptember 13, 2018
By Elisabeth
Nowadays, email marketing is important for numerous companies, both small and big. This strategy consists in sending emails, at regular intervals, to a curated list of potential clients, actual clients, or even just potential leads. Used judiciously, it can become very profitable. Today, we’re embarking on an in-depth exploration of this marketing strategy: try it out with us, and it may become your next big campaign!
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