Category Archives: web design

Here at Pumpkin Web Design Manchester, we are Manchester’s leading web design experts. We create stunning web design solutions, for businesses and companies across the North West. This includes Southport and Wigan. As a result, we need to stay in the know, and on top of any web design trends and developments. This includes visual trends, and […]

Above the fold content in web design refers to all the content that a website user can see, before they scroll down the page. On your landing page, this needs to be designed to capture the attention and the interest of your website users, so that they make the decision to keep on scrolling, and […]

When designing a new website, there are two key categories of criteria that any website, and any company, should be aiming to meet. These are defined as style, and functionality. Your website needs to look effective, and be visually attractive. But it also needs to be focused on functionality, and practicality too, so that it […]

When designing your company website, there are a lot of considerations to think about. From the layout and practical design, to the imagery, content, and typography, there are a range of decisions to make. But if you are a local business, using a local landing page, one thing you shouldn’t overlook is the importance of […]

Designing an effective website involves balancing web design trends with effective company branding choices. From the colour scheme to the typography, the imagery to the navigation bar, your website needs to not only be on trend, or preferably ahead of the curve, but it also needs to make a statement about your company identity. But […]

Web design is a blend of different knowledge and skills, from different areas. Design skills are necessary for choosing the colour schemes, layouts, images and typography, while technology knowledge is crucial for creating a practical, usable and helpful website, that will also rank well on search engines. Parallax scrolling is one option for web designers […]

Calligraphy is a type of decorative handwriting that can look more like art than real handwriting. With flowing strokes, and unique flourishes, calligraphy style typography can be unique and personal for your website. And bringing a personal touch to your web design can be a great option for emphasizing your company persona and branding. But […]

Web design is a discipline that moves with the flow of design trends and principles. And one design trend that frequently makes an appearance, grows in popularity, and then fades away again, is the lowly circle. While you might not think a simple shape could be classed as a web design trend, circles can actually […]

While web design trends come and go, there is one universal truth that can be applied to web design. Simplicity sells luxury. But what does this mean? And how can this translate to an effective web design, with an increase in sales and sign ups? Well, simplistic, minimalist web design can promote your company or […]

Creating a quality website can help any business to increase their sales, and their audience. With unlimited reach, your website can connect to people from around the world, or simply the next town over, to expand your range of potential customers. And as a local business, this is such an important factor. But to make […]