Graphic and Web Design Blog

Let’s be honest for a moment. If you’ve had a rough experience with a web designer in the past, you’re definitely not the only one. We’ve heard it all before. We've heard it all: “They took my money and disappeared.” “The…

Feeling overwhelmed by all the AI hype and wondering what it actually means for your business? We’re hearing a lot about ChatGPT lately. It’s writing blog posts, generating images, and even suggesting what colour your logo should be (yep,…

Most websites don’t fail because they’re ugly – they fail because they don’t work properly. Have you ever visited a website that looked amazing but somehow left you feeling confused, frustrated, or just plain lost? Maybe it was slow…

As an established industrial business owner, you've worked hard to build a company with a solid reputation. It's time to unlock your potential and show the world what you've built! Your workshop or warehouse hums with activity, your clients…

In the world of web design, it's easy for businesses to become hyper-focused on showcasing their products, services, and brand story. However, one critical aspect is often overlooked: the customer. When visitors land on your website, they're…

A Website Lead Generation Document is a strategically designed digital asset on a company's website, with the primary goal of capturing visitor information, such as names and email addresses. Typically, these documents take the form of downloadable…

A plug-in, put simply, is a piece of software that adds new features or extends functionality on an existing application. When it comes to websites, these are paramount to ensuring functionality, improving speed and efficiency, and maximizing…

Website builders - what you should know... Are you thinking of creating your own website using one of the many DIY website builders out there? If so, you'll need to read this, as it may save you from any headaches down the line... Your head…

Websites that work – what does that mean? If you’re wondering what aspects are vital for a well built and engaging website, keep reading! There are a number of reasons why the websites we create here at Merge Media work…

Branding - what is it? In short, it’s everything! Your brand is what differentiates you from your competitors and helps consumers remember your service or product. Beyond just a memorable logo and catchy company name, a brand encompasses…

Introducing David, our Google guru! We are firm believers that there’s no point in having a great looking website if no one can find it. Before starting our sites David does our keyword analysis and from that he builds a site map of all the…

A logo is more than a static symbol... It carries the significance of a brand’s visual identity and you want it to represent the values that your brand upholds. Before coming to a graphic designer, there are a few key things you should…

Website Optimisation is an end to end process and part of a larger Digital Marketing strategy rather than something you apply at the end of the website build project. Website Optimisation incorporates a number of seperate activities that flow…