Web design is more important than ever. Business owners that don't recognize the importance of it - or think they can handle it themselves - fall behind their peers competitively. SEO, page rank, and website health generally are constantly changing; your website must evolve with your business. People often use this time of year to do some cleaning and refreshing of their surroundings. If you have a website, it might be time to do the same for it. Let's explore why people might be ready to give up on it. Most businesses have been burned by a marketing agency before. In fact, every one of our clients has had a bad experience with a marketing agency in the past. Most marketing agencies (ours included) offer web design services, so many businesses' web design is closely tied to marketing. Part of the marketing not working - or not getting the results business owners intended - is the web design not working. Web design works when it's used for a focused purpose. Spending money without a clear focus on the results is often a waste of time and money. Web design doesn't work unless it's utilized properly. And who has the most experience running that? Web designers. Getting the most out of your website: it's something we all want for ourselves and our brands. However, time and resources are limited, and we can't all personally build precisely what we're looking for on our own. And remember, web design is more than just SEO and page rank; it's safety. Give your business and customers peace of mind with a safe and secure website. Websites can be an incredible way to expand your online presence. However, they can also be a risk, not only for your business but also for your brand. If you'd like to take the first step to build an effective website, email us at brigitte@bbdigitallab.com or use the form below to book a discovery call.You can watch our series on web design here.