How often should you redesign your website?

How long is a piece of string? OK, that may seem flippant, but there are no hard and fast rules about how often you should redesign your website. According to research by Orbit Media, the average lifespan of some of the world\’s leading marketing websites is just over 2½ years. But this is a very…

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What is branding and why is it important

So, just what is branding all about? It\’s a concept that is spoken about a lot but being successful at it depends on understanding the reasons why it\’s so important. Your brand encompasses everything about your company, what you want your customers to think about it and what experience you want to offer. Branding is…

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Email marketing – still the tool of choice for many

Despite so many digital and social media marketing choices now available (yes, it can be a bit of a minefield can\’t it!), it seems the public still prefer receiving promotional material delivered straight to their inbox as the marketing channel of choice for brands looking to communicate and engage with them – that\’s despite all…

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Website in a week!

Does a website in a week* sound too good to be true? Well, at Holly Small Design, we\’re offering you just that with our scorching hot summer offer! How it works This special promotion for any business looking to update or re-develop their existing website or simply start from scratch, is based on our \’Essential…

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The Lowdown on GDPR

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – four letters which have been dominating the news pages over the past few months and sending alarm bells to UK businesses large and small as they franticly check in-house practices to see if the way they are collecting and storing personal data meets the GDPR standard. With the regulations…

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Hooray for Hemel Hempstead!

Are you a local business based in Hemel Hempstead and in need of a little TLC in your website department? Or, perhaps you\’re just starting out on your own new venture and need a web and graphic designer to help get your business brand, message and offering out online, from Hemel Hempstead to the world!…

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10 examples of great social media branding

Nowadays, if you want your business to thrive, then a social media marketing strategy willisvital for your success. However, crafting one is not necessarily straightforward as there is no step-by-step guide on how to do it. But what you can do is look at who has been successful in the past and get an idea…

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5 examples of great promotional videos

In today’s digital climate, a great promotional video can be the difference between your brand skyrocketing into the mainstream consciousness or sinking into a gloomy, forgettable abyss. Whether you’re looking for exposure through YouTube, investment from crowdfunding, or simply want to tell the world about your business through your social media channels, branding marketing digital…

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Holly Small Design says Hello to Hemel Hempstead

Holly Small Design says Hello to Hemel Hempstead WE\’VE MOVED!! And yes, while the madness of packing and unpacking many brown boxes has been hectic, we are finally ready to start a new life in the wonderful location of Hemel Hempstead in Hertfordshire, or as it is lovingly referred to by locals \’Hemel\’. What\’s not…

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