Working with websites, there is always a debate over what makes a good website. What attracts visitors? How can I get people to come back to my site? What will improve my rank? How do I create a community?
Blog
An odd mixture of developer notes, project writings, and general observations
February 17, 2021
With so many choices for creating a professional website, it can be difficult to decide what method is right for you and your business goals. It can seem like there are endless software platforms available for anyone who wants to easily build a website.
January 12, 2021
In the web world of Drupal, the plan for code updates shifted in 2020. Release and end of life dates for Drupal versions were shuffled and kicked further out.
January 4, 2021
When someone asks our team to look at a website, there is almost always a disclaimer. Usually, a “don’t be too harsh” or “don’t spend too much time, just give me some quick thoughts.” For the most part, we assume this means they do not want detailed review of their site - just some top line things noticed, without an explanation. While this seems simple, it is something that our team is constantly trying to get better at doing.
November 20, 2020
Drupal releases major and minor versions. In this scenario, major versions are like moving from straw to sticks to bricks, changing how your site is built. Minor updates, on the other hand, keep the current house infrastructure and fixtures up to date.
August 10, 2020
Good ideas are usually copied in on the web. Often it can be seen as a compliment when someone copies what you do.
July 20, 2020
When someone visits your website, you have to grab their attention right away if you want them to stick around and consume the content you are offering. In the past, we have always told our clients they have between thirty and sixty seconds to get a site visitor’s attention. If you don’t give visitors a reason to stay before that first minute is up, they’re gone (and they probably aren’t coming back).
June 11, 2020
If you have worked in any industry that has physical locations, you have probably at least heard of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance. When most people think of ADA compliance, they think of things like wheelchair accessibility and other facilities requirements. It’s natural to include ADA considerations in your brick and mortar locations, but have you ever thought about ADA compliance when it comes to your website?
May 8, 2020
Content marketing or even marketing in general is a lot like telling a story. You need a relevant subject and interesting anecdotes to accent your points. But more often than not, people do not associate a website's content with telling a story.
April 16, 2020
Website projects can be BIG and the process can last what seems like a lifetime, but often that level of effort is needed to make sure the site is built correctly from the beginning. At Covenant, we are planners. We make lists. We think about what can go wrong and what we can do to correct. We also think about where we want to go and the best approach to get there. We rely on our process, but with each client, there is a unique plan and often a completely unique Drupal build.