The Best Way To Give Your Web Designer Feedback
Giving feedback to your web designer is an important part of the website design process. However, it can be difficult to know how to give feedback in a way that is constructive and helpful. Here are some tips for giving your web designer the best feedback possible: 1. Be specific: When giving feedback, be as […]
What are the best modern ways to advertise my business?
When it comes to advertising a business, there are many different approaches you can take. However, some methods are more effective than others. Today, we’ll explore some of the best ways to advertise a business and how you can use them to reach your target audience. One of the most effective ways to advertise a […]
Dexterous Designs Ltd Sponsor Local Basketball Team
Dexterous Designs Ltd are proud to be sponsoring the Taunton Tornados Basketball Club, in Taunton, Somerset. Always looking to support worthwhile causes and be active in the community, Dexterous is going to be sponsoring the local grass-roots basketball team, to help grow the sport in the area and help the team members. The club has […]
Dexterous Designs have joined Smarter Media Group!
We asked Marc Eggleton, the Founder and Managing Director of Dexterous why he had made the decision to join the Smarter Media Group. “This came bit out of the blue but the more we investigated it, the greater an opportunity it seemed. We didn’t need to change; we are growing nicely and receiving good feedback […]
Happy Pride Month From Dexterous!
Pride Month is celebrated in June to commemorate the Stonewall riots of 1969 in New York City, which were a turning point in the LGBTQ+ rights movement. In the UK, Pride Month is celebrated in July to coincide with the anniversary of the Sexual Offences Act of 1967, which partially decriminalised homosexuality in England and […]
Celebrating Earth Day at Dexterous Designs
Earth Day is a global event that is celebrated every year on April 22nd, and it’s a day that encourages people to take action to protect our planet. This day was first celebrated in 1970 and was created by Senator Gaylord Nelson to raise awareness about environmental issues. Since then, Earth Day has grown into […]
Marketing Techniques & How To Use Them
What are marketing strategies? How can you use them to your advantage? How can you use them to advertise your business? Today we will expand your knowledge about marketing strategies and feed you the information about marketing strategies to help your business succeed further. Firstly, what is a marketing strategy? A marketing strategy is […]
E-Commerce: The Positives And The Negatives
E-commerce (just like all other business tools) has benefits and some disadvantages if not used correctly, many of which will we talk about in brief, here. If you want to know the pros and cons of electronically buying and selling your products, continue reading! What is e-Commerce? E-Commerce is electronically buying or selling products on […]
Mouth Marketing – How does it work?
The importance of branding In this day and age, your company having a good design is fundamental and necessary. It allows a business to welcome new customers, attracted by the aesthetically pleasing appearance of your branding. Whichever way you decide to advertise your business, it is crucial that your design and branding exceed expectations. Your […]
Proud to Support a Local Charity
As you may know, dexterous designs are sponsoring Escapeline. In this blog, we will cover the following topics: what they’re protecting our children from, what they do, who they are, and how you can help. Firstly, what is child exploitation? Child exploitation is the grooming and/or enslavement of children and young people to make money […]
Dexterous Designs’ 2022 Highlights
The team at Dexterous Designs want to take this opportunity to wish you all a very happy new year and to take you through the highlights of another successful year for 2022! This year we celebrated 8 years at Dexterous Designs! We took this opportunity to run a giveaways campaign to thank our clients, customers, […]
The Importance of User Experience
Last year, Google’s long-anticipated page experience algorithm update landed, with a more a structured, data-collecting and “user centric” approach. Page experience impacts rankings, how users interact with your website, and their overall experience of it. It includes Google Search signals such as mobile friendliness, safe-browsing, HTTPS and intrusive interstitial guidelines. The update also includes, metrics […]
HAPPY 8TH BIRTHDAY TO US!
In the summer of 2014, our now Director Marc was working for another agency where the ownership changed, and it felt like the right time to branch out on his own and be in full control of the business and the direction. When we started, we were in a shared office environment, and there was […]
Dexterous Designs’ WooCommerce Services and Expertise
At Dexterous Designs we are experts in creating responsive, high-quality e-Commerce websites. We can implement WooCommerce, Magento 2, Shopify and other platforms, which will help you to create a successful e-Commerce shop. From a website development point of view, the project and the planning consider a lot of additional features for both the store owner, and the visitor. Our websites offer your users an appealing […]
E-Sports Sim Racing CRS GT3 Sprint Cup Result
A few weeks ago, we announced that we are now involved with E-Sports Sim Racing Events and we are sponsoring drivers in various British GT and Global E-Sports competitions. One of our drivers, Ian Hall speaks on his most recent race… “Debrief from the final night of the CRS GT3 Sprint Cup… So, the night was set up as 2 […]
The Key to Planning Your Website
When creating your website, the most crucial step of the process is planning. A lot of the time people skip the planning stage, to save time, but without it they are setting themselves up for the creation to take much longer – unforeseen obstacles pop up and the designers usually must redo some of their work. When you take the time to think through and layout your project prior to […]
Dexterous Designs’ Involvement with E-Sports Sim Racing Events!
Dexterous Designs are super excited to announce that we are now involved with E-Sports Sim Racing Events! We are sponsoring drivers in various British GT and Global E-Sports competitions. Members of the Dexterous Designs team personally enjoy E-Sports Sim Racing, and have met some very skilled and high-level drivers. Our personal interest in the E-Sport, stems our new work with Sim Racing – we feel it […]
Happy Positive Thinking Day!
Each year on the 13th September, it is Positive Thinking Day! Today is all about putting everything aside and concentrating on all things positive in life. The key objective of the day is to promote the idea that negative thoughts can drain energy and create stress. It encourages people to deal with difficult situations in life with optimism and positivity. Think […]
Website Services Video and Recent Website Launches
We’re super excited to reveal our new website design services video! Our resident Videographer and Adobe Premiere Pro expert, Joe, has been hard at work utilising his video creative skills to conceptualise and create this energetic and professional website services video for us. This video marks the beginning of our range of service videos gradually coming out soon! We’re super proud to be […]
Dexterous Designs’ E-Commerce Services and Past Projects
At Dexterous Designs we are experts in creating responsive, high-quality e-Commerce websites. We can implement WooCommerce, Magento 2, Shopify and OpenCart, which will help you to create a successful e-Commerce shop. From a website development point of view, the project and the planning consider a lot of additional features for both the store owner, and the visitor. Our websites offer your users an appealing welcome and they encourage visitors to engage with the […]
Dexterous Designs’ Post-COVID Working Environment
In the past 18 months, businesses have had to take their marketing online, so the website design industry has been in demand more than ever. Dexterous Designs has developed significantly over the past year, with a growth in team members, services and expertise. We are making strides – evident through our new rebrand, car and consistently positive Trustpilot reviews. Regardless […]
Our Brand-New Company Video
We are proud to release our brand-new company video. Over the last few weeks, Joe, our resident Videographer and Adobe Premiere Pro expert, has been hard at work utilising his video creative skills to conceptualise and create this energetic and professional company video for us. We are super proud to be highlighting our range of services in this high-quality media, such […]
Happy World Wide Web Day!
Each year on the 1st of August is World Wide Web Day! It is an international celebration dedicated to web browsing – the online activity that gives you informational access to the entire world. The World Wide Web was created by Tim Berners-Lee in 1989 at the CERN Centre in Geneva, Switzerland, as a way for him to communicate with co-workers via […]
Our Brand-New Car!
A few weeks ago, we returned to the Kia Garage in Taunton, to upgrade our car to a Stonic 2. We were helped by David Williams, who was knowledgeable and professional throughout the whole experience. The garage has looked after us for 4 years, so we had no hesitation in signing up again for another term with the new car. It is so refreshing […]
Free and Effective Ways to Improve your SEO
The highest-converting, most valuable and profitable traffic to your website comes from Google’s organic (and free) listings. That is why it is so important to be near the top of your Google search, because if you aren’t then you won’t be noticed nearly as much as you would be if you were at the top. […]
The Importance of a Speedy Website
First impressions last and your website’s speed is a potential customer’s first impression of your business, so for it to be responsive and loading speeds to be at a minimum is so vital. If your website takes longer than 3 seconds to load, approximately 40% of your visitors will abandon your site, and about 70% of the users […]
The Importance of Customer Loyalty
At Dexterous we understand that good service merits customer loyalty, which is so important to the progression and reputation of your business. It also means you have stronger connections with your customers, making your work with them more collaborative and successful. It’s evident by our Trustpilot reviews that we have vast network of returning customers, not only with what they say, but also the fact […]
Dexterous’ Current Community Support Projects
It is so important for your business to support and encourage local charities, non-for-profits and teams because it makes you part of the community, while putting your name out there in the best way. To maintain a close relationship with our community we support the Somerset Art Gallery Trust and Tone Youth Football Club. For Tone Youth Football Club, […]
The Benefits of e-Commerce
Over the past year, while shops have been shut, e-Commerce sites have been both the only source of shopping for customers and the only way businesses have been able to sell these goods. E-commerce’s share of global retail trade rose from 14% in 2019 to about 17% in 2020. There are many benefits of e-Commerce websites, but with every new phase of e-Commerce, the customer expectations on […]
Dexterous Helping Businesses Get Ready for a Post-COVID Summer
On Monday 17th May, indoor hospitality and indoor entertainment, including cinemas, museums, and children’s play areas, reopened. With this, all remaining outdoor entertainment reopened and some larger events, like conferences, theatre performances, concerts, and sports events are now taking place, but restriction on the number of attendees remains as set out in the roadmap. Organised adult sport and exercise classes […]
How To Create A SEO-Friendly Blog
I recently wrote a blog article on our new blog writing services so, I thought it would be a good idea to follow it up with a few tips on how to make your blog effective and Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)-friendly (something which we, at Dexterous, can also help you with). There is an important balance to strike between effectively using keywords, and making your blog articles readable and […]
Dexterous’ Graphic Design Services
Having high-quality, professional graphic design on your website and print really takes your business’ branding to the next level. Engaging designs tell your story, communicate who you are and what your brand stands for. Whether you’re a new business in need of graphic design from the get-go to make sure your business gets off to a flying start, or a company in need of a revamp to allow you to reach […]
Dexterous’ Website Design Services
When creating your business’ website, your audience and use experience should be kept in mind for the entire process, as an exceptional website can turn users into consumers. Your website is your main online presence, and a window into the business that creates an initial first impression of your brand. The reality is that buyers can […]
More COVID Restrictions Lift – How to Make Your Business Reach Its Full Marketing Potential This Summer
In terms of businesses, from today (Monday 17th May) indoor hospitality and indoor entertainment, including cinemas, museums, and children’s play areas, will reopen. With this, all remaining outdoor entertainment will reopen and some larger events, like conferences, theatre performances, concerts, and sports events will take place, but restriction on the number of attendees will remain as set out in the roadmap. Organised […]
The Benefits of Blogging and Dexterous’ New Blog Writing Services
Blogs are an informal, yet informative, mode of communication for your business to connect with your customers on a different level. Having a news/blog page on your website updates your users on sector and company news, promotes your services, and opens up a conversation with them. Blogs are a different source of communication with your customers, while giving you an opportunity […]
Dexterous Designs: Kickstarting Careers
Due to the past year being challenging for businesses, they haven’t been able to recruit any new employees, and entry level jobs have been almost completely absent. It has been near impossible for young people, particularly recent graduates, to find work that is faintly career focused. It can often feel like students and graduates are often forgotten, particularly in this past year, so the […]
The Importance of Being Part of Somerset’s Business Community
Being part of your business’s community really makes you feel part of something bigger than just your business. Whether you interact on social media, attend events or are part of a network with other local businesses, it all helps to be part of something more and expand your reach. By following each other on social media, you keep up to date on […]
The Timeless Effectiveness of Print Marketing
In an age of technology, print marketing remains prominent and effective for businesses. It gives businesses the opportunity to reach out to their community/target consumer, whether it’s through posting flyers or personally handing out business cards. Not everyone uses the internet, so print reaches all ages, specifically the older generation. Printing separates your business from the internet world, where people are more likely to remember something they’ve physically read, rather than virtually. Producing print materials allows for creative […]
Pay Per Click: Helping Your Business Build an Effective Paid Media Campaign
Pay Per Click (PPC) is an advertising model that lets advertisers (you) place ads on an advertisement platform (like Google) and pay the host of the platform when your ad is clicked. It is used to drive traffic to websites, specifically webpages that are advertising a service or product. An effective paid media campaign is all about targeting correctly, reviewing and reporting metrics, and then altering the campaign based […]
The Process and Importance of Email Marketing
Email remains the main source of communication with customers. So, in terms of using emails as a marketing strategy it is the most reliable pipeline to your customers, rather than websites and socials, because you are directly sending them to your subscribers/customers, while being able to track it on a person specific basis. This being said, your website and […]
E-Newsletter: Staying Connected With Our Customers
E-Newsletters keep subscribers up to date with industry and company news, in a way that helps both parties stay connected with each other. E-Newsletters create a community feel to your business, which builds interest and trust with your customers. They give your business an opportunity to sum up their weekly news/achievements, while advertising your services and offers. Like Trustpilot reviews, […]
Trustpilot: The Importance of Reviews
The best way to bring in new customers is through the experiences of your past customers. Building a strong portfolio of reviews is essential to bringing in new business, with 63% of shoppers being more likely to purchase your product when you have online reviews in place (MyCommerce.com). The particular review platform that we, at Dexterous Designs, use is Trustpilot. It is “a digital platform that […]
Schemes in Somerset To Help Build Your Business
Last week, we wrote about the Government Restart Grant, so it’s only fitting to focus on the workshops and schemes that Somerset West and Taunton specifically offer, both post-COVID-19 related and not. There are several support schemes to help local start-up businesses in Somerset, and after the year businesses have had (particularly small ones) we thought it a good idea to highlight some of the schemes on offer […]
How Is the Government Helping to Restart Businesses Post-COVID-19?
In the past year, COVID-19 has had a huge impact on small businesses all over the UK. Scrolling down our TikTok FYP, we’ve seen those miracle cupcake businesses being born from people’s own homes, but the reality of it is many businesses, big and small, have been negatively affected by the pandemic. A report in September 2020 (before the second and third lockdowns) by Simply Business, found that 67% […]
How Will the Google Page Experience Update Impact Your Website?
Google’s long-anticipated page experience algorithm update is landing in May 2021, with a more a structured, data-collecting and “user centric” approach. What is Page Experience? Page experience impacts rankings, how users interact with your website, and their overall experience of it. It includes Google Search signals such as mobile friendliness, safe-browsing, HTTPS and intrusive interstitial guidelines. The new update will also include, metrics in Google’s Web Vitals, […]
Why you should start selling online
E-Commerce websites and online retail have been growing for years, and now more than ever, it’s booming! With every new phase of e-Commerce, customer expectations increase and this raises the bar on how a website needs to look and perform. A good e-Commerce website will offer an appealing welcome and provide information quickly to the […]
Why Not Use A DIY Website Builder?
Using a DIY website builder is a great idea, isn’t it? While in principle this seems like a great way to save money, and it might appear to save on some upfront costs – it’s obviously not that simple. Most of us send our car to a garage / qualified mechanic for a basic service; […]
Working with an SEO Company
We strongly believe in providing a service that is good value for the investment. To that end, it is easy to be unfairly judgemental when looking at the offerings of other companies and agencies – expertise, services, and the use of automatically generated reports with no context – charged at rates that are either overcharging […]
A Covid Black Friday
A Covid Black Friday – Are you prepared? 2020 has been a hell of a year for anyone, at this stage it seems no matter the country you’re in your daily life has been effected by the COVID-19 Pandemic. With only New Zealand and North Korea claiming to have complete control over their cases and […]
COVID & looking after your staff
COVID, looking after your staff, the anxiety of returning to the office. For many of us, at some point in the last year, we stood up from our desks at the end of the working day and haven’t been back a lot since. Our keyboard, mouse, breakfast bars, jars of coffee and other novelty items […]
Face masks required in UK shops
As of the 24th July, it will be mandatory for anyone visiting a shop in the UK to wear a face mask. With this new regulation in place, if you fail to wear a face mask and oblige with the new laws you could be fined up to £100. The aim of the new regulation […]
What are the benefits of having a great portfolio?
For a business, it’s critical to show off your work to gain more customers. A portfolio is a great way to show off companies you have worked with and the quality of the work you can produce. Whether online or in printed brochures, ensure everyone knows they can trust your business! The benefits of having […]
How do I keep safe when I go back to work?
Some businesses are beginning to re-open within the next few weeks. Many people are worried about how they will prevent themselves from getting infected in an environment they can’t control. How are you protecting yourself? Is your business meeting the safety standards? As we start to shift back into normal routine, it is essential to […]
The pros and cons of home-working!
As the Covid-19 issue develops, many businesses have decided to continue their efforts remotely. If you are still on the fence about whether to enforce home-working in your office, think about your options! Many businesses worry that home-working would damage the efficiency of their employees. Of course, whether you decide to close your office or […]
What are the best ways to advertise my business?
Businesses need to make a good first impression. Whether you prefer printed or digital material, everyone accepts that if you don’t put yourself out there, your business will never get noticed. So, do enough customers know about you? In this age of social media marketing, there is no such thing as enough advertising. Your business […]
Why is PR so important for a business?
The most important aspect of a business isn’t simply the amount of money it makes! Cashflow is obviously key to survival and your clients need to buy your services, and a business needs to make a profit – but there are many other factors in how the business is perceived that can help you succeed […]
Business Reviews – Do I use them correctly?
Business Reviews are the key to a business expanding and gaining more clients. When your business is trusted, people will be more likely to use your services over other businesses like yours. Can you afford to miss out on more customers? In the competitive world of business, it can be difficult to maintain a steady […]
Social Media – Time to embrace the business
Social Media is currently one of the largest industries around the world. Boasting approximately 45% of the world as it’s users, now is the time to jump in and make sure your business is booming. In the UK alone, there are 45 million social media users currently active on one of the many platforms available […]
Stock photography: the pros & cons
Images are a very important aspect of branding and marketing. For this very reason you should always spend some time making sure you have the correct images to represent your company clearly and in high quality. Stock photography is a very commonly used way of doing this as there are millions of stock images online […]
Dexterous designs in association with Nettl.com
A new partnership for us with endless possibilities for you… We’ve teamed up We are proud to announce that we have teamed up with the fine ladies and gentlemen of Nettl, the largest network of web studios in the UK. You know us as Dexterous Designs and that is not changing. We are still your […]
