Firstly, what is the difference between HTML and HTML5 ?

HTML is a language that provides means to create structured documents by denoting structural semantics for text such as headings, paragraphs, lists, links, quotes and many more.

HTML5 is the latest specification/revision of HTML and it brings a lot of cool new features into the web design scene, such as canvas elements, geolocation, video embedding and offline web applications.

When do we start using HTML5?

As much as everyone would like to just make the leap from the old web design methots, HTML5 is still a long way from being a suitable commercial solution due to the incompatibility with old browser versions, especially Internet Explorer.

While browsers such as Firefox, Google Chrome, Safari or Opera already support about 80% of the new HTML5 specifications, the latest Internet Explorer version only supports 26%, and then there are the internet users still hanging on to IE6 and IE7.

Here at NEXTFRAME Web Design Chester we have already gained much experience in working with HTML5 in experimental websites, so if you would like to prepare for the future with the newest web technology, be sure to give us a call.

Nextframe are proud to have been asked to re design the home page of the most popular Pharmacy Forum in the UK.

www.pharmacy-forum.co.uk

The site has grown over the last 6 years and now has 6800 members.

Nextframe are very interested in helping other pharmacies in the UK with their online presence. “online Pharmacy” as a search term is very competitive and many small pharmacies may feel they do not have the knowledge, expertise or budget to compete.

The key would be to identify what would benefit customers with regards to online facilities.

Then focus on a geographical target and take it from there.

It would be fair to say repeat prescriptions online ordering would be a benefit to customers who don’t have easy access to transport or have difficulty getting out and about.

Nextframe will be posting on the forum to ask the UK Pharmacy community if they feel Nextframe could help provide their clients with any online functionality that could help.

We look forward to launching the new home page within the next week.

Nextframe will design a new website and carry out basic on and off site search engine optimisation in line with the project time lines and budgets. This project will facilitate great on-line visibility and the attraction of targeted traffic, completed contact or enquiry forms.

The website will launched to enable members of the general public the opportunity to search for and contact KD8 Ltd. Potential clients should be able to easily access the information they require through a simple and intuitive menu structure. Facilitating and encouraging contact is paramount.

KD8 Ltd. currently has a “home made” online presence which does not accurately portray the scope, size and professionalism of the business. It is fair to say that the competition are having the lions share of online exposure and brand awareness.

KDB specialises in Kitchen extraction equipment

Project Objectives:

To create the conditions both on and off site to enable the website to appear in the top 5 results for 5 keywords or phrases.

To increase enquiries and conversions

Emphasise the relationships with current clients and brands

To create a large company feel

To optimise the contact form and call to action to increase and maximise enquiry numbers and capture core and usable information.

Project Methodology

The project will be driven from the end user perspective.

Industry relevant key words and phrases will be researched and identified using googles keyword tools in adwords.

Pioneering software will be used to identify the top 5 competitors for these popular key words and phrases.

Software will be used to identify the on and off site search and marketing strategies of these top 5 competitors.

Software will be used to identify which key words and phrases are driving traffic to these competitors

The findings will be used to create effective design and copy.

Functionality will be tested by users who have never used the website before. They will be asked to carry out the tasks that potential new customers would need to complete so we can identify and improve upon obstructions to goal.

Comprehensive analytics and funnels will me implement to facilitate accurate reporting on visitors / conversions and entrance / exit pathways enabling us to act and make changes where needed.

Please contact us if you would like further infomation: Web Design in Chester

Chester, UK – May 03, 2011 – with personalised planning and online development strategies. This new approach makes it possible for local businesses to utilise all of the Web development and marketing tools previously available only to large enterprises.

“Nowadays, small and mid-sized businesses are focused on maximising the ROI and using the Internet to get ahead of competition. Nextframe aims to provide integrated Web-based business solutions to all types of businesses that will help them create a strong Web presence and get the maximum return of their investment”, said Nextframe co-founder Steven Conway.

Recognising the customers’ needs, Nextframe combines Web design and Search Engine Optimization with designing online business development strategies, market research, brand building, and launching and maintaining social media campaigns. In addition to that, Nextframe helps businesses to manage investor relations by performing site management and benchmarking, creating online annual reports, and performing website audits.

Nextframe’s all-in-one approach is designed to help businesses to not only create professional websites, but also have a strong online presence, achieve brand recognition and reach the target audience.

Background:

Nextframe was launched in 2007 in response to an expanding market and increasing demand for a company that could offer online business solutions for a variety of challenges and scenarios.

More information: http://www.nextframe.co.uk

Many Chester based PI law firms rely on “buying in work” and have no direct pipeline of cases.

How can the Internet help these law firms in Chester build their own steady stream of direct clients in readiness for any drastic change in legislation that would effect their bottom line?.

My research shows a dramatic increase in personal injury related search queries on the major search engines. Over 30,000 UK searches per month.

Many of these searches are geographically targeted so a proactive forward thinking law firm could use the services of a web designer or web design company in Chester to build a content and keyword rich, geographically targeted web design specifically to harvest and retain these people who are performing the searches.

The costs associated with building an effective web design in Chester would be minimal stacked up against the potential ROI. Cultivation of organic leads could in time replace the need to buy in work from the under pressure claims management companies. This would give smaller law firms control of their destiny in the long term.

If you are a law firm or PI solicitors in Chester and you would be interested in a new and improved web design in Chester please contact us here at Nextframe for a no obligation on site visit.

Steven Conway from Nextframe said “ Chester is a trendy, fast moving place with vibrant and optimistic atmosphere. There are numerous business parks and employment parks sprouting up in various locations and Nextframe want to be ideally situated to offer our Chester based web design services on a bespoke and personal level”

Nextframe, which aims to provide web design with national coverage and local focus is currently looking to locate in the Chester West Employment Park.

Steven added “ We do things a little differently to most web design companies at Nextframe. We like to see ourselves as technology partners rather than a quick fix web solution. The online world has become so complex and saturated it is hard to get market penetration. Competitive online markets are nearly impossible to tackle without expert knowledge and understanding of SEO mechanisms and trends.”

Its buzzing here in Chester with new and young businesses . Most if not all business require a powerful online presence if they are going to stand out from the crowd.

If you would like more information about our services please contact us

Why not take a look at our web design portfolio

The Loop pharmacy jobs board provides affordable job posting to employers and free profile creation to all candidates.

Loop Pharmacy Jobs Canada was built by Nextframe in 2009 and so will the sister website for the UK pharmacy jobs.

Nextframe is a web design company operating in Chester, providing a wide range of web design related services, from web interface design and development to online marketing and maintenance. If you are looking for web design Chester, you’ve come to the right place. Contact us today!

Brochure Website

This is the quick & cost effective way to have your website built. Because it is supposed to be the online version of your printed brochure, it consists of a few bespoke designed web pages that summarize the description of your business, products and/or services, and is ideal for small companies who do not need content changes often. When needed, these content amendments are carried out by a professional web designer at a low cost due to the simple structure.

Pros:

• quickly built
• ideal for start-ups
• lightweight
• low cost

Cons:

• you can’t update the content yourself
• fixed structure

CMS Website

A web content management system is a more complex form of website, that allows a non-technical user to fully control all the information on the website, through a password protected control panel. It is highly recommended for dynamic businesses that need to constantly communicate fresh information to their potential clients. A CMS is a bespoke designed website that displays dynamic pages and that usually incorporates some sort of interactivity with the visitor, such as a search form, contact form or a user registration/login. It can even be displayed in different language versions.

Pros:

• easy to manage by anyone
• flexible structure
• interactive functionality
• better performance in search engine rankings
• long-term solution

Cons:

• slightly higher cost than a brochure website

Whatever your choice for the type of website, call Nextframe today for a free consultation and find what is the best solution for you. 0845 519 6848

Many business owners in Chester have not yet learned the full potential of web design.

If your Chester based business does not have a website, here are the top 5 reasons why you should have one built:

1. Potential customers that use the Internet to search for products and services find it much easier and faster to visit a website rather that reading the Yellow Pages.
2. A website  ensures high exposure making your Birmingham business visible everywhere and to everyone. As more and more people use the Internet to look for the products and services they need, you should not miss out on the chance of not being found by the potential customers.
3. In any print advertisement, banner, billboard or radio/TV advertisement you are limited to a certain amount of information that you can transmit. On a website, you can provide as much information as you see fit.
4. The fact that it is not just a temporary form of advertising, makes the website to be actually an inexpensive and effective form of communication. Your customers will have a much better understanding of your products or services, and browse all this information at any time of their choosing, wherever they are.
5. Save money by reducing the cost of  printing & postage for brochures, flyers, coupons and other mailings.

When in need of bespoke creative services be sure to contact Nextframe Web Design Chester at 0845 519 6848.

Internet users behave like social animals

It is always surprising when a web designer comes up with with a new way for people to make use of technology and new design to interact with each-other.

Social websites such as Facebook, MySpace or Twitter were all huge surprises when they came out. Everybody wondered what their purpose was and how would they manage to help people communicate better. Though these web applications had new technologies, surprisingly they were quickly adopted by a very large amount of users.

It is underestimated how important it is for people to be social, because humans are, after all, social animals. They will use whatever tool is available to them to be able to communicate and be social. If you think you’ve got a brand new idea of how to use technology in the purpose of socializing, you should not waste time as it is might be the next big thing on the internet and earn you millions of pounds.

All online interactions in web design are social interactions.

When internet users interact with each other, they follow the principles and unwritten regulations of social interaction. People have predetermined expectations from their online social interactions, and when these do not proceed according to plan, they feel uncomfortable. If a website has a very long loading time or is not fully responsive, it is similar to when we are talking to a person that is not looking at us or simply ignoring the conversation. If the website asks for personal information to early in the process of interaction, it is as if someone was getting a bit too personal with us right after we met.

If the website does not remember our name from session to session, it is similar to when a buddy does not remember that we are friends.

When creating an user interface, we are obliged to give substantial thought to the interactions we are building, by thinking how they mirror interpersonal interaction, and make sure we do not step outside of the boundaries set by rules of social interaction.

When in need of bespoke creative services be sure to contact Nextframe Website Design Chester at 0845 519 6848.