And our series continues! As part of a Duda’s “Words From the Web” series, I’ve cultivated a few of the most relevant and important articles that you may have missed from the past week from across the responsive web design blogosphere. This week we take a look at web design trends, SEO practices and some critical statistics post-Mobilegeddon.
10 Ideas: How To Fix A Damning Business Review by Chris Silver Smith
“Fixing what went wrong is a promotional opportunity for you, in some cases. Even if it doesn’t turn out that beautifully, posting a desire to make things right reassures other potential customers that you care about providing a good experience to them.”
A series of bad reviews can really hurt a company in the long run, so it’s important to take those reviews seriously and address them appropriately. Not only will other potential customers see these reviews, but they can also affect your search ranking. Check out Chris Smith’s article for SearchEngineLand to learn how you can remedy the negative effects of a bad review.
Minimalism in Web Design: Past and Future by Jerry Cao
“Minimalism prevails because it is an effective and visually dynamic option for designers. Like all lasting design philosophies, it’s experienced multiple evolutions over time and meshes well with a variety of other design languages and design techniques.”
Minimalism always seems to be in style—in fact, it has been since the early 1900s. It’s also a great style to incorporate in your web design. Check out Jerry Cao’s article for The Next Web for an in-depth look at the history of minimalism and how it will shape the future of web design.
Study: 45% of Businesses Saw Ranking Changes From Mobile-Friendly Update by Chris Crum
“45% of businesses claimed they had experienced changes to their rankings or traffic as a result of the update, and 41% of those were concerned that they had seen a drop in rankings by at least three places and had noticed a drop in traffic as a result.”
This study from Koozai which surveyed 2000 small- and medium-sized businesses has a couple important statistics about the impact of Google’s “Mobilegeddon” on search results. There are conflicting reports about the extent of the impact of the update, but make sure to check out this article and stay alert for any changes in your site’s rankings.
What’d I Miss?
There’s plenty of great web design articles on the web, and these are just a few that we think are worth noting. If you’ve seen other articles around the web worth sharing, post them in the comments below so the rest of us can stay caught up!