Interesting finds & useful insights

How long does it take to design and build a website?

04 June 2021

If you’re launching a web site, you almost certainly want it ready as fast as possible. However, it’s difficult to measure how long it should fancy create a site if it’s your first time commissioning one. Without that information, you would possibly find yourself hiring the incorrect team for the work .

2021 YouTube Updates You Need to Know About

25 May 2021

YouTube shines a spotlight on advertiser-friendly content guidelines with a new page outlining their policies on gaming pages. YouTube created the page with the intent to clarify monetization, advertisement, and self-certification processes in connection to gaming content.

New & Updated Google My Business Features for Local SEO

07 May 2021

Google has rolled out several new features and attributes in Google My Business (GMB) since the Coronavirus began.

Web Design 101: Embrace the Content. 10 Tips How to Design Content Rich Websites

28 April 2021

This new ranking factor won't be live until 2021, at the earliest. Here is what you need to know.Besides the fact that I’m a man and subjects like style and grooming interest me. Websites of this kind are filled with truckloads of content: short texts, long articles and tonnes of photos. It’s a challenge to make them look good.

Is Recruiting on TikTok Really Worth Your Time?

09 April 2021

You couldn’t miss TikTok exploding into the mainstream in 2020. The platform went from being the app 14-year olds lip sync on to a global phenomenon with 1 billion active users worldwide!

10 Leading UI/UX Web Design Trends in 2021?

06 April 2021

In this article, we want to discuss the latest UI/UX design trends of 2020–2021 and explore how world-known companies implement them.

How to Get Google to Recrawl a Social Network Page?

22 March 2021

There are quite a few reasons why it would be beneficial to get social media pages re-crawled. Here are 4 ways to do this.

What Are the Different Types of Featured Snippets?

16 March 2021

If you manage marketing for a small business, you know that optimizing your material to attract traffic to your website can be a battle.

Google to move the StructurMicrosoft Bing updates search results interface to make it more visually immersive

05 March 2021

Microsoft announced several updates to Microsoft Bing Search that make the search experience more “visually immersive,” the company said.

Google to move the Structured Data testing tool to schema.org

04 March 2021

After the SEO backlash around Google announcing it would deprecate the tool, Google decided to migrate it instead.

Google Search may be showing featured snippets less often

03 March 2021

The tool providers are noticing a decline in the number of featured snippets showing up in the Google search results.

Design Trends to Watch in 2021

18 Feburary 2021

In this article, we will run through the top web design trends in 2021 that are expected to have the most impact.

Contextual links in featured snippets may present new opportunities and risks

12 February 2021

The change has SEOs questioning which sites will win and which will lose, but one thing is certain: Nobody is going to stop optimizing for featured snippets.

Google and Joomla Sponsorship Announcement

04 February 2021

Joomla, one of the world’s most popular Content Management Systems (CMS), announced its sponsorship from Google today.

How to clear your browser cache

29 January 2021

Our short instruction explains why it is important to clear cache and shows how to do it in most popular browsers on laptops and mobile devices.

Google Page Experience Update to launch May 2021 with new labels in search results

27 January 2021

Google will highlight search results that have a great page experience.

How to speed up Largest Contentful Paint (LCP)

26 January 2021

As Google prepares to make the Core Web Vitals a direct ranking factor, we're looking at how to optimize each metric in detail. First up is the Largest Contentful Paint (LCP). Read our guides to First Input Delay and Cumulative Layout Shift.

16 Programming Productivity Tools You Can Use Even if You are Not a Programmer

07 January 2021

Simple hacks to help you get more done in less time.

User Experience: Common Usability Myths on UX

28 December 2020

Most of these usability myths are born due to design trends becoming rules, spreading the misinterpretation of research, or the dehumanization of users.

Google Passage Ranking, It Is Not Passage Indexing

06 November 2020

In the slew of Google Search announcements from last week, one of the more interesting bits was a section on passage indexing.

Google Search Console temporarily drops request indexing feature

29 October 2020

This feature should be back in the upcoming weeks while Google makes infrastructure changes.

Top 5 Usability Chrome extensions for Web Designers

28 October 2020

Taking care of a hard life of nowadays Web Designers I’ve rounded up some tools that probably would be particularly helpful in your day-to-day workflow!

Machine Learning in Retail: 5 juicy examples - Technologies for business

29 September 2020

We have already got used to the fact that news about the achievements in the field of machine learning implementation comes down to self-driving cars, talking robots, and psychedelic pictures created by neural networks.

6 visual design principles that UX designers should be aware of

03 September 2020

When I was studying visual communications design in college, I was fascinated by how much power designers have in making people think, feel, and act a certain way.

Lead Generation Strategy: Defining Clear Customer Profiles and Buyer Personas

21 August 2020

From a lead generation standpoint, a successful buyer’s journey should end in a purchase. But every customer is unique, hence every buyer’s journey is bound to be different.

Search Console API announcements

11 August 2020

Over the past year, we have been working to upgrade the infrastructure of the Search Console API, and we are happy to let you know that we’re almost there.

The Fastest Navigation Layout for a Three-Level Menu

23 July 2020

When users navigate an interface, there’s a need for speed. The faster it is for them to find what they’re looking for, the more time they’ll save on their task.

When to open a link in new tab by default?

22 July 2020

Since about 90% of all links should be handled by the site’s navigation which supposes to open in the current tab, the ratio is not absolute.

Google Structured Data Testing Tool Going Away; SEOs Are Not Happy

13 July 2020

Google announced yesterday that the Rich Results Test Tool is out of beta - yay! Google announced with that news that the Structured Data Testing Tool will be deprecated at some point.

5 Reasons Why Design Matters For Your Website Marketing 2020

07 July 2020

Design is one of the most critical aspects of website marketing. Even though you offer terrific products and services, without great design, your site won’t attract and convert visitors. This means the design is often the deciding factor in the success of your website.

Being responsive - from a checklist to a BINGO card

22 June 2020

Responsive design is only somewhat responsive....

4 Ways to Optimize Your Design for Google Images

12 June 2020

Google Image Search has millions of users.

The Google Page Experience Update: User experience to become a Google ranking factor

03 June 2020

This new ranking factor won't be live until 2021, at the earliest. Here is what you need to know.

4 Things Covid-19 Has Taught Us About Marketing During a Crisis

02 June 2020

When the Covid-19 crisis hit, the entire business world had to do a complete U-turn on their marketing strategy. Our industry was one of the first affected, with thousands of people in the recruitment industry made redundant or put on furlough...

Google’s May 2020 Core Update: What You Need to Know

01 June 2020

On May 4th, Google started to roll out a major update to its algorithm. They call it a “core” update because it’s a large change to their algorithm, which means it impacts a lot of sites.

Evaluating page experience for a better web

01 June 2020

Through both internal studies and industry research, users show they prefer sites with a great page experience. In recent years, Search has added a variety of user experience criteria, such as how quickly pages load and mobile-friendliness, as factors for ranking results.

Google Tests Larger Font Title For Grouped Snippets

27 May 2020

We've seen Google group snippets but now Google is testing that the first snippet in the group has a larger font size for the title.

How To Remove "Uploaded By" From The Google Search Result Snippet

25 May 2020

Remove Uploaded By From The Google Search Result Snippet

How To Design Modern Website

15 May 2020

The web moves fast; keep up!.

CX vs. UX: What’s the Difference?

28 April 2020

You need to understand both for your business to succeed.

Google Continues To Tests Favicons In Search Results...

22 April 2020

In the past couple of days, I had numerous people send me screen shots of them seeing Google show favicons in the desktop search results.

Do I Need a Website for My Small Business? Yes, You Do. Here are 8 Reasons Why.

14 April 2020

If you’re a business owner on the fence about creating a website, I’ll save you some time—you need one. A good one. A professionally designed, lead-catching, sales-increasing, brand-differentiating website.

The Importance of a Website for Your Business Success

10 April 2020

Most consumers are looking online for information that will help them make smarter purchasing decisions. In fact, according to the eCommerce Foundation, 88% of consumers will research product information before they make a purchase online or in the store.

Google Suspends Local Reviews and Q&A During Coronavirus Outbreak

3 April 2020

Google has suspended accepting and posting reviews and Q&A on local businesses.

An ultimate guide to form design: How to design converting online forms

30 March 2020

Have you filled out an online form recently?

Top NodeJS Libraries and Tools For Machine Learning

26 March 2020

The many powerful machine learning libraries listed here prove that JavaScript is not behind the curve when it come to machine learning applications.

Covid-19 – We’re here for you

19 March 2020

At Diginow, our absolute priority is the health, safety and well-being of our team and our clients.

6 Ways to Get More Quality Applications to Your Job Ads

11 March 2020

It feels like there are fewer qualified applicants than ever before - and that’s because there really are less candidates on the market now than there were a few years ago. Employment is at an all-time high, meaning there just aren’t as many candidates looking for work.

6 Must-Use Tools for Front-End Development

06 March 2020

A list of very helpful tools I personally use and recommend to anyone in front-end development

Google’s New Treatment Of Nofollow Links Has Arrived

04 March 2020

Here’s what you need to be aware of as Google begins viewing nofollow links as a hint for crawling and indexing.

6 Ways to Get More Candidates to Subscribe to Your Job Alerts

24 Feb 2020

Pulling in a steady stream of new candidates to your database is probably one of the most important parts of recruitment marketing, but we all know how tough a task it can be in practice.

Google Search Console Change of Address tool adds redirect validation and reminder Features

19 Feb 2020

Google has updated some new features in Search Console Change of Address tools to help you redirect / move your site.

Unconfirmed Google Search ranking update

14 Feb 2020

SEO industry very busy watching the Google search results fluctuate & changing rapidly since this Feb weekend.

Google Search Console adds review snippets performance, enhancement and testing reports

11 Feb 2020

If you have implemented reviews on your pages, you won't want to miss out on these new tools and reports from Google.

Mobile design trends to watch out for in 2020

07 Feb 2020

Here’s a closer look at some new mobile trends that will continue to grow in 2020:

Listings that earn featured snippets will not repeat on the first page of Google search

23 Jan 2020

Instead, they'll appear at the top of the second results page.

Google January 2020 Core Update

20 Jan 2020

Google January 2020 Core Update Is Live & It's Big

7 Practical Tips for Cheating at Design

13 Jan 2020

Every web developer inevitably runs into situations where they need to make visual design decisions, whether they like it or not.

10 Best Practices for HTML

08 Jan 2020

To help you improve performance and SEO..

Website Load Time Statistics [INFOGRAPHIC]

01 Jan 2020

In 2019, it's crucial that websites are designed to offer fast web experiences. Regardless of industry, customers and visitors want results fast. Whether they're paying a bill, browsing the latest clothing trends, or reading an online article, speed is essential.

5 Major Differences B/W UX & UI Design

26 Dec 2019

Increasingly, UX designers are finding that many employers expect that they have not only UX expertise but also UI design skills.

Why Branding Is More Than a Logo and Color Palette

23 Dec 2019

Brands are a lot like people, each having a purpose, personality, and voice all its own.

Progressive Web Apps: An Overview

17 Dec 2019

The next big thing in web development — PWAs are here to stay...

Top 5 hybrid Mobile App Frameworks in 2019 – Choose the best one for you

03 Dec 2019

Hybrid Mobile app development makes work quite easy for the web developers as it’s easy to build a single app which performs efficiently on numerous platforms such as iOS, Android & windows with no extra effort.

Turn Website Into Mobile App? — I Have Four Options For You

03 Dec 2019

An MVP strategy is all about figuring out how to get users to pick up your product, validate product/market-fit, and jump-start the iteration process. Later, when you’re getting traction you can focus on delivering a compelling user experience; but in the beginning, it’s all about getting that initial user feedback.

User Experience (UX) in Marketing

26 Nov 2019

Lately, you can see a lot of job offerings for UX designers, UX writers, UX analysts, and such. The types of UX-related jobs are multiplying by the day.

SEO How to Increase Traffic

21 Nov 2019

Web traffic is a key metric for any association in today's market. However, you won't see much of it if your website and content aren't easily discoverable online. SEO for associations is essential for driving discovery to your website.

SEO Strategy for 2020

20 Nov 2019

An SEO strategy is a plan for your search engine optimization activities that can be chart out in definitive steps. It is a long term solution to drive traffic to your website, improve conversion rates and boost your online revenue.

AI, Voice Search, and Virtual Assistants: The Future of Marketing

12 Nov 2019

Yes, 2019 might be barely over, digital marketing pundits are always looking forward. One of the trends that have already begun to dominate both the digital marketing and technology industries — artificial intelligence — is poised to have an even bigger impact as we head into the backstretch towards 2020.

7 things I wished designers did more of when working with developers

08 Nov 2019

How designers can put in that extra effort to help ensure a great final product....

Design annotations that will make your developers happy

08 Nov 2019

Using annotations to convey behaviors, error cases, and design changes...

Inside Amazon’s Plan for Alexa to Run Your Entire Life

06 Nov 2019

The creator of the famous voice assistant dreams of a world where Alexa is everywhere, anticipating your every need...

Is Facebook Becoming a Waste of Time for Recruiters?

17 October 2019

There’s been a whole lot of discussion floating around lately about whether Facebook is still worth our time and effort in the recruitment industry.

School Website Design London

10 October 2019

Take a look at some of our works school website design projects. We keep it simple & focused by building strong relationship. That’s what makes a difference from other web design agency.

What is Hybrid App Development?

04 October 2019

When beginning to choose your solution to create a new mobile application, you are often faced with a wide range of options, but are unsure of where to begin.

Recruitment Website Design London

24 September 2019

Take a look at some of our works recruitment web design & development projects. We keep it simple & focused by building strong relationship. That’s what makes a difference from other web design agency.

Create Google Developers Console Project & Client ID

21 September 2019

To create Google Developers Console Project and client ID, follow the below steps.

GDPR for Small Businesses: How to Be Compliant in 2020

20 September 2019

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was implemented on 25 May 2018. It was developed in order to protect the way EU residents’ personal data is processed.

31 Principles of Mobile Website Design

17 September 2019

We are living in a mobile era: more and more people access the internet on their phones. As a result, improving the mobile website design is a must if you want to provide a satisfying experience for your customers.

Recruitment Website: Keys to Recruitment Design Success

16 September 2019

If you are employed/work in the recruitment industry business, we can bet you know the importance of initial impressions. A decent candidate will look smart, have a elegant CV and will be ready to answers any queries in an interview.

Lazy loading images using Intersection Observer

03 September 2019

If you haven’t had the chance to watch it yet, Paul Lewis put together an awesome video series that demonstrates how to build a media player alongside some of the great features of Progressive Web Apps.

Why is modern web development so complicated? A long yet hasty explanation

12 Aug 2019

Modern frontend web development is a polarizing experience: many love it, others despise it.

How to Design An Irresistible Facebook Page

02 Aug 2019

11 million people use Facebook every 18 minutes. 7,246 new users are added to the social media mammoth every 15 minutes and 936 million active users login into the site on a daily basis.

Bespoke Website – Why is better for your business.

31 July 2019

Every web application is distinctive but a bespoke one refers to a web app which has been shaped keeping in mind the key requirements of the client.

Why you should Embed LinkedIn Feed on Website?

30 July 2019

We are living in an era of digital media. Today, social media platforms have become the ultimate source of information in our lives. If you begin to think of it you will realize that the magnificence of our general knowledge these days is mostly defined, looked for, and verified on the various social media platforms.

23 Free Resources for Web Developers

30 July 2019

Becoming a web developer requires all sorts of expensive software? Think again. Check out these 23 free resources for web developers.

11 Examples of Progressive Web Apps

29 July 2019

Explore this outstanding collection of progressive web apps for a healthy dose of inspiration.

Digital Marketing Roundup April & May 2019

21 June 2019

Digital Marketing Roundup Month of April & May 2019

Desktop vs. Mobile: The Difference Between SERPs

03 June 2019

We took 50,000 random keywords in the US database to find out just how different the SERPs are for the same search query on different platforms.

Is Angular dying because of React?

14 May 2019

As local market trends begin to skew towards React, it’s easy to question the future of demand for Angular. It’s a one or the other kind of game and makes you wonder which once you should pick up, especially when you’re just entering the fray.

15 Progressive Web App Examples that Brand Owners can Learn From

23 April 2019

This article presents fifteen leading progressive web app examples, each of which highlights why PWAs may be the next big breakthrough in mobile UX. Progressive web apps (PWA) combine the best features of mobile websites and native apps.

Bespoke Web Development Advantages

21 March 2019

Have you wondered why every other company hires genuine talents to create custom-built websites instead of just using a ready-made drag-and-drop solution? There are several benefits of bespoke website design you might not have eard of before.

How images could be your secret SEO Weapon

7 March 2019

Jumpshot took a look at how online searches were most commonly conducted. Not surprising is that Google owned the majority of online search queries. What is surprising, however, is that searches through Google Images were the second most popular type of search.

Web Application Maintenance

28 February 2019

Web applications require maintenance just like any other type of software, but as an industry, it is not something that we highlight enough. As a result, we are exposing our clients to a tangible risk as well as leaving money on the table.

60+ SEO Statistics to Help You Rank #1 in 2019

21 February 2019

If you too rely on Google’s traffic as the main source to attract new customers to your business, it is very likely that you have faced the consequences – both good and bad – of the fact that SEO is always changing.

Speed up your website

14 January 2019

Think that speeding up your website isn’t important? Think again. A one-second delay in page load time could have a huge impact on your ability to engage visitors and make sales.

A/B Testing For Mobile-First Experiences

6 December 2018

In this mobile-first world, there is no such thing as designing a website near-perfectly the first time around. While we know that more experiences with websites begin on mobile, converting those users continues to be problematic.

Extensive Guide to Progressive Web Apps

15 November 2018

Progressive web applications (PWAs) are more of a methodology that involves a combination of technologies to make powerful web applications. With an improved user experience, people will spend more time on websites and see more advertisements.

The importance of responsive website design

5 November 2018

With mobile and tablet browsing become more popular, web design has had to adapt to what users want when using their device. This is to interact with a website/brand that they are familiar with whilst out and about, without compromising user experience.

Laravel vs Yii2 Best Web Frameworks for Building Your Website in 2019

18 October 2018

More than 80% of all the websites including the big fish like Facebook.com, Wikipedia.org, WordPress.com, and Pinterest.com are built with PHP which makes it the major server-side scripting language in the universe of web development.