Dark mode design is all about replacing the light, bright white colours on websites and apps, with dark or black colour instead. And then switching text colour from black to white, for the maximum amount of contrast and easy readability. But what are the advantages of dark mode design for websites? And why should you […]

Using clashing colours in web design is a no-go for most companies and businesses, as these colours can be visually overwhelming and distracting, leading to your potential customers and clients leaving your website. But in some circumstances, clashing colours can be more effective. So when can clashing colours be used in web design? Well, here […]

Designing an effective website is only the first step to success for your company or business online. Your website will need to stay up to date with latest practices, and designs and styles, to really be successful in the long term. And this means that redesigning your website might be something you need to seriously […]

Creating a website that builds trust with your website users should be a primary focus for any company or business. Trust is essential for your potential customers or clients to take a risk with your company, and order or book online. And to build this trust, one of things you will need to do is […]

Animated website effects can create an interactive and immersive experience for your website users, as long as this is used for a purpose. Scrolling animation is a popular choice, and this can be incredibly visually effective. But what are the different options for scrolling web animation? And how can this be used effectively for your […]

Developing a website that looks great and delivers your information clearly and effectively is only the start of a truly successful website. Your website also needs to be well branded. But what is website branding and why is this important? Well, here at Pumpkin Web Design Manchester, we are Manchester’s leading web design professionals. We work with […]

Blog pages or news pages can be a great feature for any website. This will be the hub of any content marketing or articles your company produces, and acts as an encyclopedia of relevant and interesting knowledge for your website users or potential customers or clients. But while creating great quality blog content can help […]

Whether your company is a start up, or a well established business, your potential customers or clients may have some questions about your business, or about the products or services you offer. And over time, you’ll probably notice that many of these questions are the same. And no matter how much detail you add to […]

Creating a website that accurately reflects your company branding, grabs the attention of the potential customers or clients, and is fully functional, is no small task. Using tried and tested design methods can help make it easier, but this can detract from your individuality and unique style. So while you can use these for inspiration, […]

Imagery is one of the most important design aspects of any website. Not only are visual images easier to process than text based content, but these also grab attention and help to promote your company branding and style too. But the type of imagery you choose can have a big impact on the quality of […]