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What is Social Audio?
Given the rise of texting, WhatsApp and social media over the past 10 years, you’d be forgiven for thinking that the art of real conversation was dead and buried.

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How to manage Google’s Page Experience Update
A lot has happened over the past 16 months or so, with first Brexit and then the COVID pandemic adding a considerable amount of stress and worry to all our lives and now there's Google's Page Experience update.

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Google Maps - How to start ranking
Google Maps is a great tool that can be used to help new local customers find your business.

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Google indexing changes from desktop to mobile-first
Since the end of 2016 Google have been slowly shifting towards mobile-first indexing and the search engine giant recently revealed that by March 2021 mobile-first indexing will be used for every site in their index.

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Google’s Core Web Vitals and what it means for your website
You may have seen Google and SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) companies talking about Core Web Vitals over the past few months.

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10 Ways Regular Website Maintenance Stops Risks
Regular website maintenance is a cornerstone of our service, ensuring that websites not only perform optimally but also maintain high security and functionality standards. Here are ten practical ways that diligent website maintenance can safeguard your website and enhance its overall functionality.

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Migrating Your Website: A Comprehensive Guide
Migrating a website can seem daunting, but with the right preparation and strategies, it's a task that can lead to greater performance, enhanced user experience, and better SEO results.

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Enhancing User Experience with Our New Interactive Map Feature
In today’s digital landscape, intuitive and interactive features significantly enhance user experience. We are thrilled to introduce a dynamic map feature on our website that allows users to explore property locations with ease.

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FAQ Sections, What To Include And How To Write, FAQ Schema
FAQ sections have become an essential part of websites, helping users find answers quickly while also improving search engine rankings.

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Enhancing Customer Engagement with Our New Product Enquiry Form
At Webshape Design, we continuously strive to improve user experience and make online shopping as seamless as possible. One of our latest additions to our website is the Product Enquiry Form, a feature designed to provide customers with direct and detailed product information before they make a purchase decision.

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Boosting Efficiency with Webshape Design’s New Document Filter System
At Webshape Design, we are committed to enhancing digital experiences by developing intuitive and effective solutions. Our latest innovation, the Document Filter System, is designed to streamline document searches, ensuring that users can quickly locate the most relevant and up-to-date files with ease.

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Why Every Tradesperson Needs a Website - Even If You’re Active on Instagram
Instagram is great for showcasing your work—but it’s not enough on its own. A website builds trust, captures leads, and helps you appear in Google searches. In this blog, we explain why every tradesperson needs a website to grow their business and stay competitive—even if you're active on Instagram.

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Social Media vs Websites: Why You Need Both to Succeed Online
Having a strong social media presence is great but it’s not enough. To truly succeed online, you need both social media and a professional website. This blog explores how each platform plays a vital role in building trust, attracting leads, and creating a well-rounded digital presence for your business.

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What People Often Get Wrong About WordPress Security
WordPress is the world’s most popular website platform – and with that popularity comes a lot of opinions about its security.

Woocommerce
The Dos and Don'ts of Starting up an eCommerce Store
The UK has the fourth largest eCommerce market in the world worth an estimated £120 billion in 2021 and the first quarter of 2022.

Website Ideas
First party cookies are now more important than ever
First party cookies and data may now become very important.

Website Ideas
What does a world without cookies and pixels look like?
In March 2022, Google finally announced that Universal Analytics will be coming to an end – with the launch of GA4 set for some time in early 2023.

Website Ideas
What to think about when starting your new podcast
Starting your new podcast may seem a daunting task but the technology to create audio programmes and publish them is well developed.

Branding Ideas
Is it the end of Instagram as we know it?
Successful branding is far from an easy task, and for organisations of a certain size that rely heavily on their branding, it is vitally important to remain relevainsnt to fend off the threat posed by competitors.

Website Ideas
How to speed up your website
The time it takes for your website has a direct impact on how Google ranking, with user experience and mobile friendly sites now given priority.

Website Ideas
This Years Web Design Trends
Web design trends come and go, influenced by the changing world around us in the same way fashion, music, art and other creative industries respond to cultural shifts.

AI Ideas
Optimise Your Website for ChatGPT and AI Language Models: Here’s how you can do it
To optimise your website for ChatGPT and other AI Language Models (LLMs), it's essential to ensure your content is structured, accessible, and rich in relevant information. Here’s how you can do it:

Website Ideas
Introducing Exciting New Website Features from Webshape Design
At Webshape Design, we're constantly exploring innovative ways to enhance the functionality and user experience of our clients' websites. Our latest updates are designed not only to meet the unique needs of our clients but also to ensure that their customers enjoy a seamless and interactive online experience.

Website Ideas
A Revolutionary Way to Explore Geographical Data
The Interactive Global Map is designed to enrich the user experience by merging visual engagement with practical functionality.

AI Ideas
How AI-Friendly Is Your Website? Steps to Ensure Compatibility
In the age of generative AI, your website isn’t just for human eyes anymore – it’s also a resource for AI systems.

Social Media Ideas
LinkedIn for Business
LinkedIn for Business boosts professional networking, brand visibility, and market insight through corporate profiles

WordPress
WordPress vs Shopify
Explore whether WordPress with WooCommerce or Shopify best suits your e-commerce needs in our detailed comparison.

Search Engine Optimisation
How to Ensure Your Website Looks Good on Both Small and Large Screens?
In the ever-evolving landscape of web design, one critical challenge is ensuring your website provides a seamless and engaging user experience across all devices, regardless of screen size.

WordPress
Comparing WordPress, Webflow, and Duda: Choosing the Right Platform for Your UK Business
In the dynamic realm of web development, the choice of platform can significantly influence the functionality, user experience, and scalability of your website.

Website Ideas
How Video Headers Can Transform Your Website: Insights from Webshape Design
In today's digital landscape, the first few seconds a visitor spends on your website are crucial. At Webshape Design, we have mastered the art of capturing and retaining user attention.