Whatever your website is on 1 November is what it staysThere is a peculiar rhythm to the last quarter of the year. Traffic climbs, enquiries climb, and the appetite for changing anything falls to nothing. Nobody wants to touch a working website in the middle of their...
Web Design
Don’t Leave Customer Revenue on the Table: Moving Beyond the “Brochure Website” Mindset
Getting a potential customer to land on your website is one of the most expensive and competitive challenges in modern digital marketing. Whether you are driving traffic through organic SEO, Meta ads, or Google Ads, every click represents time, strategy, and budget....
Mobile-first or missed opportunities: Why responsive design is no longer optional
Scroll through your analytics dashboard and you’ll see a clear trend: more than half of all web traffic now comes from mobile devices. For many industries, that number is closer to 70%.Yet too many businesses still treat mobile design as an afterthought, squeezing...
The great web design debate: Is less really more?
Web design—it’s the face of your business, the first thing people see when they land on your site. And just like fashion trends come and go, so do web design trends. The big debate right now? Minimalism vs. elaborate design. Is less really more, or does going all-out...
Design trends that (thankfully) didn’t survive the 90s
Ah, the 90s—a time of dial-up internet, Tamagotchis, and the wild west of web design. If you were around during the early days of the internet, you’ll remember the excitement of creating a personal website or stumbling upon a new one, only to be greeted by flashing...
If websites could talk: A day in the life of your homepage
Ever wondered what your website’s homepage might say if it could talk? After all, it’s the digital front door to your business, the first impression for potential clients, and the hardworking hero behind the scenes. But what if it had a voice? It could sound something...
In Celebration with Signarama
July 2024 is HUGE milestone for the Cape Business Online team – we celebrate a very happy and successful 5-year anniversary with Signarama as their national digital marketing service providers. We take a nostalgic stroll down memory lane and the shared journey of the...
Is Your Website Mobile-Ready for Google’s 2024 Deadline?
The shift towards Google’s mobile-first indexing has been significant, and now it's more critical than ever. Google has announced a crucial deadline that could impact the visibility of your website. From July 5, 2024, Google will no longer index websites that do not...
7 Signs That it’s Time to Redesign Your Website
Unfortunately, there's no universal answer to this question. Each website is unique, but generally, refreshing your website every two to three years is advisable. This timeframe ensures your site aligns with modern standards, continues to impress visitors, and...
Upgrade Your Web Design in 2024: Embrace These Trendy Styles
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Phishing Scams: What they are & how to avoid them
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Using Google Analytics to improve website user experience
Creating a great user experience (UX) for people who visit your site is important because it enhances accessibility and increases engagement. A good UX also helps you to get visitors invested in what they see, which means that these individuals are more likely to...
PHP 8.0 Upgrade coming soon
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“C” is for Credibility…
Communicating with your potential clients, and the…
Finding their fit online! | Jacoba Clothing’s SEO Success Story
Jacoba Clothing was born from a dream to make all women…
A website without e-commerce is a weak business model
Ouch! If this headline made you cringe, then sadly it hits home. If you find yourself having to Google what e-commerce is, then you are far behind the business curve. Simply put, e-commerce is a way to sell products or services online – via your website. If you have...

