News and Views from Real Point
SSL Certificates
When you’re browsing the web you may have noticed the green padlock appearing in your browser’s address bar. This shows that the connection between your computer and the website is secure, any information you enter on the website will be encrypted on its journey.
Security Pointers
A sneak preview of a new regular feature on our blog in 2018. We will be bringing you the latest threats that affect your online security and privacy and the tips to make sure you’re not compromised.
6 Clever Logos That We Love!
Your logo is one of the main representations of your business, so it's important to choose a logo that really lets people know who you are and gives off the right "vibes". We've compiled six logos that we love; they have little hidden meanings and quirky design...
Reasons to Rebrand!
Rebranding your company can be a daunting prospect, but sometimes it just can’t be avoided any longer!
What is User Experience and Why Does it Matter?
User experience, often called UX for short, is how your audience feels when interacting with a digital product or interface.
Planning a New Website – Design
Once you have all your content and goals set out for your new site, it’s time to get your teeth into the design.
Planning a New Website – Strategy
If you have a set of goals/aims that can be applied to all decision making throughout the process of planning and designing your site, your website will be much more successful.
Website Launch: Brac Engineers
Real Point Design recently launched a new website for BRAC Engineers Ltd, a heating, ventilation and air conditioning specialist company located in the Midlands.
Real Point Design Q&A
Who are we? Where are we? What do we do? We know you’re dying to know…
How Will my Business Benefit from Online Marketing?
Not convinced by the importance of online marketing for your business? We believe that using online method and social media is a must for businesses these days.
Creating Content that Clicks
Although we pride ourselves on building websites that work, we aren't experts on everything (That will come as a surprise to those of you who know us!). If you need a website, look no further! However - we do need something from you. That something is CONTENT. We...
Website Launch: The Jiyaan Restaurant!
Announcing the launch of a brand new website for The Jiyaan Indian Restaurant in Solihull! Our designers got to work on designing a brand new site in keeping with the branding and decor of the new restaurant which is located in The Square, Solihull and opens on the...
Getting the Brand right for your market
I had the privilege of hearing the SuperJam story at the FSB national conference. Fraser Doherty took the jam making skills he learnt form his Gran at the age of 14 to develop a jam made of 100% fruit and get it on the shelves of Waitrose, all before the age of 20!...
Creative Business Cards
Are business cards still relevant? You may feel that business cards are obsolete; sad reminders of a bygone era of paper and print. We beg to differ. Although we are the first to praise the usefulness of sites like LinkedIn, (and in fact offer a social media package...
Web design trends we love at Real Point
As technology changes and advances, new web design trends appear. Changes in fashion and taste also have an impact on the visual landscape of web design, and in 2016 we are seeing some new trends in web design that we love! We've compiled four elements of website...
Show your true colours – how colour can help communicate your brand
Why is colour choice so important when it comes to branding? Colour is an integral part of design and branding; in fact, studies have shown that up to 90 per cent of snap decisions made about products can be based on colour alone. The word "brand" has been defined by...
Business Growth – could it be you?
The afternoon at the FSB policy conference, started with a panel discussion on high growth and global futures for small businesses. It's always a challenge for any small business to successfully grow your business. So many dots need to be connected, finance, people,...
Innovation or Bust
It was fascinating to hear from Dr Frederick Pferdt, Head of Innovation and Creativity Programs at Google, at the FSB Policy conference 2016 which our MD is attending today. He started off with some of the ways technology and innovative thinking has disrupted...
Ian visits the Palace
Today was the big day when Ian O'Donnell, owner of Real Point, visited the palace for an audience with Prince Charles. He was certainly feeling a mixture of excitement and nerves about making sure he followed the right etiquette when he was presented with his MBE for...
New Website for Nanny’s Cottage
Having seen our website design for Dot's Cottage, the owner of the cottage next door came to us with a brief for a website for her holiday home, Nanny's Cottage. The site features photo galleries of the cottage and its stunning surroundings, lots of information about...