Signs Your Website Needs a Redesign (And What It Costs)
Is your website outdated, hard to navigate, or losing traffic? These are clear signs it’s time for a redesign. At Starfire Web Design, our $15,000+ redesigns—priced based on your business goals, site size, and functionality—deliver more than a fresh look; they boost UX, SEO, and ROI. We protect your existing traffic with careful URL mapping and meta-data transfer while unlocking growth through modern design and mobile optimization. Wondering if it’s worth it? Discover why a strategic overhaul is a game-changer for serious businesses.
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Starting a Career in Web Design: Advice and Insights from an Intern
Struggling to find the right career path as a business student? In this blog post, I share my transformative 10-day internship experience at Starfire Web Design, where I discovered the exciting world of web design. From overcoming my initial fears about the industry’s complexity to learning essential skills like client communication, persistence, and organization, I gained valuable insights from professionals that demystified the process. Whether you’re considering a career in web design or just curious about the field, my journey offers practical advice and encouragement to take the leap and explore this dynamic industry.
Don’t know what you want from your new website? Follow these tips.
Feeling overwhelmed about creating or upgrading your business website? This guide simplifies the process by helping you define your website’s purpose, envision its design, and plan its content. From setting clear goals—like generating leads or showcasing your work—to choosing a cohesive color scheme and leveraging competitor insights, these practical tips will steer you toward smart decisions. Whether you’re starting fresh or giving your site a facelift, Starfire Web Design is here to support you in building a site that boosts your business and stands out online.
How to Upload OceanWP Theme on WordPress
Ready to enhance your WordPress site with a custom theme? In this beginner-friendly tutorial, we walk you through the simple process of uploading the OceanWP theme to your WordPress site. From downloading the theme to installing and configuring a child theme, this step-by-step guide makes it easy to get started. While we use OceanWP as an example, these steps can be applied to any theme, helping you create a stunning website with confidence.
How To Set Up A WordPress Installation on cPanel
If you’re looking to build a website for your company, but are unsure on how to start, WordPress is the website builder for you. WordPress is an open-source content management system designed to help make the website building process quick and easy. This means that even if you don’t know much about website building, you […]
FontAwesome Introduces Duo Icons & Teases Duotone Colors
FontAwesome, a leading icon library used by millions of websites, is gearing up for exciting updates. In their recent 5.9 release, they introduced 421 new icons, including ‘duo icons’—clever pairings like laptop & phone or silo & barn. They’ve also teased the upcoming addition of duotone icons, promising customizable two-tone colors via CSS pseudoclasses like ::before and ::after. While still in beta, these features hint at a vibrant future for web design. At Starfire Web Design, we’re eager to explore these enhancements in our projects, confident that FontAwesome’s benefits far outweigh any minor impact on page load times.
Should You Be Using WP’s Block Editor?
With WordPress 5.0, the new Block Editor (Gutenberg) became the default, replacing the familiar Classic Editor with a drag-and-drop, block-based system. While it’s user-friendly for beginners and code-free page creation, it lacks the flexibility of robust page builders like Elementor or the control of custom HTML. In this post, we explore the pros and cons of the Block Editor—its simplicity and REACT.js foundation versus its bugs and limited layout options. At Starfire Web Design, we stick to the Classic Editor for its customization power, but whether you choose Gutenberg or not depends on your needs and coding comfort level.
Basic WordPress Training
New to WordPress and unsure where to start? Starfire Web Design’s ‘WordPress Training for Clients’ guide simplifies the essentials for managing your site. Covering the basics—like logging in, navigating the WordPress Dashboard, editing content, and handling media—this tutorial empowers beginners to take control of their website. From creating pages and posts to managing users and menus, we break down the intuitive features that make WordPress the world’s top content management system. Whether you’re a client or a novice, this resource ensures you’re equipped to maintain your online presence with confidence.
Choosing Serif or Sans Serif Fonts
Serif or sans serif? The debate rages on among designers, and it’s just as relevant for websites as it is for print. Serif fonts, like Times New Roman, bring a classic, formal vibe with their decorative flourishes, while sans serif options like Arial offer a clean, modern simplicity. Though readability myths once divided them, it’s really about context—font size, style, and your site’s vibe. The best websites often mix both, proving it’s less about rules and more about the message you want to send.
Ways to Declutter Your Website
Clutter kills websites—flashing banners, crammed ads, and chaotic menus drive visitors away fast, tanking conversions. Declutter smartly by trimming excess without slashing value, starting with bloated sidebars and a messy above-the-fold area that muddies your site’s purpose. Redesign backwards from your core goal, ditch irrelevant ads, and prune unused or sloppy WordPress plugins. Test links, embrace white space, and periodically reassess. A lean, focused site keeps users comfortable and engaged, boosting both experience and results.
