What Works in Ireland International design trends flood social media and design blogs every month, promising to revolutionise how websites look and perform. Dark mode interfaces, elaborate animations, and experimental navigation patterns capture attention in design showcases and win awards at global conferences. But here’s what those showcases don’t tell
What Irish Businesses Need to Know “Should we redesign our website this year?” If you’re an Irish business owner asking this question, the answer probably depends on when your site was last updated. Because web design in 2025 isn’t just about looking modern anymore – it’s about meeting completely new
Walk into any café in Dublin or Cork and you’ll see people scrolling through websites on their phones. What catches their attention? What makes them stay versus clicking away immediately? These questions matter more than ever for Irish businesses trying to stand out online. What worked in web design even
A Practical Implementation Guide Voice search has transformed how Irish customers find local businesses. When someone asks their phone, “Find me a web designer in Galway,” they expect immediate, relevant results that lead to quick contact with the right service provider. This shift from typed keywords to spoken queries creates
Web Design Myths Debunked: What Irish Business Owners Need to Know Last month, an Irish restaurant owner told me his website looked fine because “people just want to see the menu anyway.” His beautifully designed physical restaurant was losing customers to competitors with better websites, but he couldn’t see the
A Dublin solicitor recently complained that visitors spent less than 30 seconds on his website before leaving. When I looked at his analytics, the problem was obvious: his homepage took 8 seconds to load and buried his contact information below three paragraphs of legal jargon. Simple changes to improve user
An Irish restaurant owner once told me she tried Google Web Stories in 2022 because someone said they’d revolutionise her online presence. After spending weeks creating them, she saw minimal results before Google quietly scaled back the program in 2023. Meanwhile, her simple Instagram Stories showcasing daily specials consistently bring
DIY Web Design for Irish Businesses: Understanding What’s Involved Many Irish business owners consider building their own websites, and it’s a perfectly reasonable option to explore. Modern website builders have made many aspects of web design more accessible than ever before. Understanding what’s actually involved in creating an effective business
Why Does Professional Colour Strategy Matter for Irish Business Websites? Most Irish businesses spend heavily on advertising, social media, and content. Yet many overlook a fundamental factor that shapes customer trust before a single word is read: colour. Poor choices can undermine credibility and drive potential clients elsewhere, while the
Typography is an essential aspect of design and communication, and understanding the different elements of typography can greatly improve the effectiveness of your work. This collection of articles covers topics such as font selection, spacing, readability, and more, providing valuable insights and best practices for creating visually appealing and impactful
Web Accessibility for Irish Businesses: A Basic Guide One in six people in Ireland lives with some form of disability. That’s over 800,000 potential customers who might struggle to use your website if it’s not designed with accessibility in mind. Beyond the moral imperative to include everyone, Irish businesses now
Choosing the Right CMS for Your Irish Business Website If you’re running a business in Galway, Mayo, Clare or anywhere in Ireland, you’ve probably been told you need a website built on a “CMS.” But what does that actually mean for your business, and how do you choose the right
