Web Design Articles
I Built an App to Show I Had More Tattoos Than My Friend
It seemed like a good idea at the time. A quick weekend build, a little help from AI, and a way to finally settle the debate. It didn’t go how I expected.
December Pre-Flight Check Offer
Give your website a little holiday magic. Our Flight Ready Maintenance Plan is $150/month, plus a free Speed + Accessibility Audit if you join by December 7
When “Free” Isn’t: The Real Cost of School Website Platforms
“Free” website platforms like WordPress, Wix, and Google Sites seem budget-friendly, until the hidden costs in time, compliance, and maintenance start adding up.
Cheap or Fast, Good Should Never Be Optional
Cheap or fast, the choice is yours. But good should never be optional. Rudder Digital balances cost, speed, and quality in every website project.
Starting a New Business? Don’t Forget Your Website!
Big dreams need solid foundations. Starting a business means building credibility, and your website is often the first place people decide to trust you.
Web Shop Bingo: Are You Playing Without Even Knowing It?
Think you’ve seen it all in web design? From “custom” GoDaddy hosting to lorem ipsum on launch day, our Web Shop Bingo exposes the clichés.
How Much Animation on a Website Is Too Much?
Animations can make a site shine, but too much motion is distracting. Where to draw the line for a site that’s modern, professional, and user-friendly.
Mobile-First Design: It’s No Longer Optional
Mobile-first isn’t a trend, it’s the new baseline for web design and SEO success.
How Long It Takes to Design, Build, and Launch a Website?
Thinking about a new website? Here’s what the real timeline looks like, from design to go-live, and why your responsiveness matters just as much as ours.
Design That Works: Identify the Essential and Eliminate the Rest
At Rudder Digital we believe the best websites do less, better. Learn how we design around clarity, purpose, and results.
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I came to Rudder Digital looking for a website that looked sharp, professional, and truly represented my business. From the start, communication with Neill was fast and clear. He quickly turned around a site that captured exactly what I had in mind, even better than I expected. Neill listened to my goals and turned them into a reality. Investing in your digital presence is worth every penny when you work with someone who gets it and delivers.
Tyler Stevens
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Lindsey Francis
uncommonground.orgNeill’s expertise made a huge difference for us. He not only brought our vision for the site to life, but also incorporated SEO best practices, helping to strengthen our digital presence. Throughout the project, Neill was extremely responsive, communicated clearly, and offered best-in-class ideas that really elevated the final product.
Robin Roberson
barkingbootsok.comI've worked in and around the digital space for over a decade, but when it comes to creating and maintaining my own site, I'm not great at it. I needed something flexible, easy to maintain, and well-designed so that I could focus on other aspects of my business. Neill is second-to-none in his ability to create beautiful, functional and performing websites. And his customer service and easy-going manner make each interaction enjoyable.
Clint Williams
clintwilliams.coOn our first consultation with Neill we knew we were in the right hands. His attention to detail is spot on. He made our new site very informative and easy to navigate. In less than 24 hrs of our new site going live we had clients emailing us to book our services. Rudder Digital brought our business to life on the web!