How to Pay Double for the Same Job
August 13, 2015
How to Pay Double for the Same Job
I want to find out how to pay double for the same job…. Said no one, ever.
Yet that’s what a lot of companies unknowingly do when paying for services such as web design and development for their business, by choosing large companies with large overheads.
Read more to find out how you can minimise paying for overheads and save money on web design.
June 28, 2015
In the balance: between dicey and pricey web design
We’re a small business and we work with small and medium businesses with a range of budgets. We often find when talking to our existing clients and potential ones that there is not a clear understanding of what kind of web design we do and how much it should cost. Large businesses may be used Read More
May 3, 2015
Patching the Security of your Website
Behind the scenes of your website, and indeed the entire online world, a battle is constantly raging. It’s not the kind of battle you see in the movies. There’s no blood, guns, or violence. But there are soldiers, weapons of mass destruction, and grisly battle scenes.
April 29, 2015
If you missed it, Google announced that from the 21st April 2015, mobile-friendly sites will start being prioritised in mobile search results. That means, if your website is not yet mobile-friendly, you can expect to see a drop in your rankings when people search for your products or services using their smartphones.
April 21, 2015
Here at FutureLab we’re always updating our portfolio with recent websites completed, yet we don’t often re-visit projects to see how a new website is benefiting its business. Well, we’ve collected feedback and statistics from a number of the small Auckland businesses we’ve had the pleasure of providing with web design, and thought we’d share Read More
March 14, 2015
We’ve moved! But don’t worry, we’re still offering quality web design in the heart of Takapuna. We’ve moved our office from Lake Road to 84B Hurstmere Road, Takapuna, right on the main street. The entrance to our building is handily located right next to KiwiYo in Takapuna, and we’re just 2 minutes from beautiful Takapuna Read More
February 26, 2015
WordPress CMS: improving the web world since 2003
We recently looked at the difference between open-source and closed-source software for websites and why we recommend using open-source software to design your business website. (If you use your web company’s proprietary software, you may end up being locked-in to high prices with no chance of walking away and keeping your own website.) In particular, Read More
February 9, 2015
The number one question to ask your web developer
Forget about the pretty logo, even forget about promises of increased sales and revenue. The number one question you need to ask your web developer before going ahead is ‘DO I OWN MY WEBSITE?’ The answer you receive may surprise you. Many businesses may not realise that they don’t in fact own their website. And Read More
January 19, 2015
Copywriting for the web: increase sales, improve traffic, tell your story
You may think that developing and maintaining a website for your business is over once you’ve flipped the switch and introduced your new website to the world. Sure, there’ll be the odd product to update but that’s all the effort you need to put in, right? Not so. Developing a website for your business takes Read More
December 17, 2014
11 steps to increase sales on your eCommerce website
First things first – if you’re not convinced your small or medium business could benefit from an online store, catch up on website benefits and online shopping trends first. Internet shopping continues to increase steadily, even in little old New Zealand. And small businesses with online stores can benefit from watching the marketing and sales Read More