Help! My Website Sucks

Help! My Website Sucks

Help! My Websites Sucks is your bitesize guide to making web design easier. Hosted by freelance web designer and top cow at Two Cows Web (https://twocowsweb.co.uk) , Amy Gumbrell (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-gumbrell/) . Each 15 minute episode will take one topic, break it down using easy to understand language and show you how it all fits together so that you can go away and make a website that works for you. I know that building a website can be tricky. There’s a lot of information out there that can make it confusing plus loads of jargon to get your head around too. Help! My Website Sucks will make the whole thing easier so that you can just get on and make your website. Produced by Vibrant Sound Media (https://vibrantsoundmedia.com) Music written and performed by Andy Ellison.

Episodes

September 10, 2021 1 min
COMING SOON!!!
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And here we are with the very first episode of the Help! My Website Sucks podcast!

I'm kicking off with my top 3 reasons why you need a website for your business.

If you don't have a website, or perhaps you have one but aren't sure why or what it should be doing for your business, this episode is for you.

A website should not be an afterthought, it should be your every thought when talking busines...
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January 31, 2022 13 mins
Do you wonder where to start with building a website?

In this episode I talk through the 3 main options available and also offer my advice on how to choose the right one to suit you and your business.

Don't think of it as a big decision; think of it as the next positive step in meeting your business goals.

Hosted by Amy Gumbrell
Produced by Vibrant Sound Media
Visit https://twocowsweb.co.uk...
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February 7, 2022 12 mins
Ever wanted to have a website but weren't sure about the technical side?

In this episode I introduce you to the different ways you can host your website on the internet.

Plus I offer suggestions of what you should think about when deciding which hosting provider to choose.

If you want to share your business with the online world, website hosting is a non-negotiable.

Hosted by Amy Gumbrell...
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February 14, 2022 10 mins
The success of your website depends on many things and the domain name is right up there at the top.

In this episode find out what domains actually are, why it's important you understand them and what you can do to make sure you select the best one for your website.

"A better domain name will lower your lifetime marketing costs." - Frank Schilling.

Hosted by Amy Gumbrell
Produced by Vibrant Sou...
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Ever wondered how to make your emails link to your website?

In this episode I'll talk through the steps you need to take if you want to send emails that use your website name.

I'll also explore offer some recommendations of managed email hosting providers that can help you further.

Make each and every email you send count. You mean business and your email address should reflect that!

Hoste...
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February 28, 2022 12 mins
Do you want to know more about WordPress and why it keeps popping up when you start talking about websites?

Join me in this episode where I talk about what WordPress is, why I love using WordPress as a web designer and why you should consider using it for your business website.

There are just some things in life that I truly believe is a no brainer -building your website with WordPress is one of them!
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March 7, 2022 11 mins
Struggling to decide what sort of website would suit your business? Here's a brief summary of how web design has evolved as well as the different types of websites out there. Also I offer recommendations based on my experiences as a web designer for which one you should probably choose. If you keep in mind that a website is functional and needs to do exactly what your ideal customers are expecting, choosing a website type will...
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March 14, 2022 12 mins
Creating your own website can be a fun experience but it can eat up your time and sometimes involve too much tech that quite frankly you've got no idea about.

The obvious thing is to get a professional to help and that would be a web designer.

However that brings with it more questions.

So to make sure you start off on the right foot, this episode is all about my 8 top tips for working with a web d...
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September 12, 2023 1 min
It's coming back...soon!
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December 11, 2023 8 mins
Planning a business website at first glance looks simple. You need information about you and your business on your new website and you have a lovely web designer all signed up to help you. However, have you thought about how many pages you're going to have? Do you know what content you're going to need on those pages? What happens when someone visits your website? What journey do you want them to go on? In fact there are many ...
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December 12, 2023 8 mins
Arriving on a new website can be quite daunting. Will it sell what I'm looking for? Where do I go to find that information? How does the menu work? All completely normal questions. So where do you usually look for help. The About page. Finding out who is behind the business name and understanding a bit more about what they are trying to achieve can really help. 

This episode explores what information you may like to i...
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December 13, 2023 7 mins
Every business has a different reason for building a website - it might be to sell flowers online, promote their conveyancing services or both. However, if your potential customers need to contact you about the service or product and you don't have a clear and easy way to do this, you may end up jeopardising your success.

This episode is all about how to create a contact page that fits you and your business. I'll cove...
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December 14, 2023 8 mins
For many the word 'blog' is old news and we all think we know what it is and when to use it. However, when we look at putting a blog on our business website, it needs to be with good reason and so more deeper exploration is needed.

This episode looks at what we mean by a blog as well as offering reasons why a blog could be beneficial for your business website. It also looks at topics you could write about in your blog...
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December 15, 2023 8 mins
Being able to define what you can offer your potential customers and displaying it in a way they can understand is essential to the success of your website. Your services page should sing your praises loud and proud and get right to the nitty gritty of what you and your business can do, 

This episode deals with 3 key sections your services page should have and then goes into some further suggestions and ideas that you...
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December 18, 2023 11 mins
There are many things your website needs to do for your business but that doesn't mean you can do what you like. There are rules. The internet has rules. A website must adhere to these regulations and rules in order to be legally compliant. It will depend which country you are in and where your website visitors are but you will need to take a number of things into consideration when building your business website. 

Th...
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December 19, 2023 8 mins
 Showing off what you and your business does in the right way is sure to be a winner for your potential clients. If we've never bought from a company, we need reassurance that they know what they are doing and one way to provide this is to show them the work you've done for other people. By allowing your potential customers to see actual examples of your work, you are truly showing the world you have skills and you are darn go...
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December 20, 2023 7 mins
We all like to be told we've done a good job. We all like to read the reviews when we are deciding whether to buy something. In fact we are all heavily influenced by what other people think and so leveraging testimonials for your business is a no-brainer. 

This episode looks at the difference options you have for testimonials as well as the best areas to place them on your website for maximum effect. 

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December 21, 2023 8 mins
You are an expert of everything your business says and does but your potential customers are not. Therefore what you write on your website to help them understand what you do is extremely important. You cannot assume anything. And this is where frequently asked questions help support you to support them. 

In this episode I talk about how FAQs, when used correctly on websites, can add value and provide your customers w...
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December 22, 2023 11 mins
Deciding what you want your potential customer to see first when they arrive on your business website can be tricky. Too much and you risk overwhelming them, too little information, you risk them not finding what they are looking for. Either way they are going to leave your website before you've had a chance to show what you and your business can do. 

This episode gives you a breakdown of the most important elements n...
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