Not sure what a landing page is or what elements it should have? Landing pages have a specific purpose, but once you’ve got it nailed down, they’re easy to understand. Let’s unpack the history of landing pages, what they are, and more. By the way - if you’re wondering...
Being in the web design and marketing industry for decades provides you a unique insight into the mistakes that can be made - whether you’ve made them yourself or seen others do it. Despite the fact that learning from your own mistakes is often the most effective way...
At Matcha Design, we’ve come a long way from where we once stood. I started my graphic design career as a mail boy in the 1980s at a design firm in Hong Kong. I had no training and no experience - but what I did have was a deep passion for design and an unquenchable...
If you’ve ever gone to an art gallery and gone up to some of the best-known paintings, you’ve probably noticed the high level of detail that goes into them. In fact, many paintings are equally enjoyable from far away and up close. The mark of a great artist is how...
Everything you do has an impact, whether it’s your marketing strategy or the user experience (UX). The goal of UX design is to make it as easy as possible for your website or app users to navigate and interact with the design - so what are some of the things that...
What does it take to become a successful designer? To be trusted with all types of design projects and juggle them well? Becoming a successful designer is no small feat, and there are several attributes great designers have in common. 1. The Spark of Creativity The...
Imagine you’re at a dance performance. Multiple elements come together - music, lighting, dance - to create something magical and memorable. The dancers are synchronized, working together seamlessly. Nothing distracts from the main focus of the piece. In the same way,...
You need a website!” How many times have you heard that one? How often have you said, “Okay, I’ll make it myself.” Then you tried it, and you quit because it’s never as simple as it seems. Here’s a bit about some of the most popular DIY options and why they may fall...
There are several techniques that people swear by in digital marketing, but two are constantly battling each other for the top spot in marketers’ minds - SEM and SEO. So which one should you focus on: SEO (search engine optimization) or SEM (search engine marketing)?...
As a business owner or marketer, there are several key performance indicators (KPIs) you can check for your website, including web traffic, conversions, and bounce rates. Each of these can prove helpful, but is there one you should be more concerned about? What’s the...
Keeping up with rapidly changing technology is a major challenge for many businesses, yet it’s vital for long-term success. Technological changes impact how people look for solutions, interact with brands, and much more. Growing your brand in the 2020s requires a...
The internet is one of the first places consumers go to research products and service providers. Growing your brand online is a key way to reach new and existing customers. For that reason, a high-quality website is a must for businesses in all industries. While you...