Build a website

Do you need a company website? This introduction explains the key considerations and how to design, create and implement a website.

Designing your website is probably a job for a professional - but as the one holding the purse strings, you'll want to stay in control of the project.

Good design is vital if you want a website that's attractive, organised and intuitive to use. Our guide to designing your business website.

So you've decided you need a website. Before you go bowling in, following these steps can help ensure you get your site right first time.

Find out about website building software packages and services – many of them are free - which can help if you are building your own website.

As more and more people use their mobile phones to access the internet, it’s important you know how to meet their needs with your website.

We spend increasing amounts of time on our phones and people may be visiting your website from their mobile phone. So is your site mobile-friendly?

94% of the UK own a mobile phone and 66% access the internet via a mobile device. So it is essential that your website works well on a smartphone.

There are many ways of designing your website - from simple packages for absolute beginners to advanced systems that require expert coding skills.

Every business makes mistakes. But in this age of social media, news of online errors spreads faster than ever. We examine five high-profile mistakes and explain what lessons we can all learn from them.

How does your company website look on a mobile phone? It’s vital to check how easy your website is to use on a smart phone screen.

Some websites drive you to distraction with loud audio, painful popups and stupid surveys. Are you committing any of these six cardinal sins?

Smartphones are increasingly being used for online browsing and buying. Ben Dyer explains how to make sure your website is optimised for mobile use.

EU laws are in effect which require websites to get permission when storing pieces of information called cookies on visitors’ computers.