Building a website is like building a house. At its core, it has a base structure created from scratch or a template. Templates provide a great alternative to custom building because they minimize the need for much of the design…
Category Archives: Web Design
How to Handle Website Copyright Infringement: DMCA Takedown / Google Takedown Requests
So your article, or entire website, has been copied. Word for word, your copy is staring at you, but it is on some other website. It sucks. You feel a bit violated. You want it removed immediately. In 20 years…
Pick the Right Font For Your Law Firm Logo
Serif vs. Sans Serif for your Law Firm Logo When it comes to your law firm logo, there are a lot of characteristics a powerful logo must possess and while the colors are important, a font can truly make or…
To Scroll or Not to Scroll? Law Firm Website Homepage Functions
When designing your new website, following the latest scroll trends or keeping things traditional can have an impact on the users’ experience. Below I will be showcasing a few site designs that utilized scrolling to keep their visitors engaged, while others…
Creating Epic Hero Images for Law Firm Websites
Stand out from the pack (literally) and make a creative photography choice for your homepage. Instead of using the default gavel or courthouse steps pick an image that speaks to your brand. Learn how to cut and trim a layer…
Tuning Your Website for Modern Page Speed Metrics
You’ve heard it before, but prepare to hear it again: Speed on the web matters more than ever before. Users are more impatient than ever, websites are browsed on bandwidth-sensitive mobile devices more than ever, and Google’s SEO ranking algorithms…
What is the Difference Between Web Hosting and Domain Hosting For Your Law Firm Website?
Domain and web hosting are two of the fundamental elements of creating and maintaining your law firm website. While domain and web hosting are very closely related, they are different services and it is important to know how these two…
PaperStreet Law Firm Website Design Wins Communicator Awards Highest Distinction
The winners of the 26th Annual Communicator Awards have officially been announced by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts. With over 6,000 entries received from across the U.S. and around the world, a custom PaperStreet law firm website design…
Structuring Headings for Enhanced Accessibility and Search Rankings
Just as there are chapters in a book, there are headings in web content. Headings break content into scannable, digestible chunks so we can consume words on our devices quickly and efficiently. Headings are critical, and we know them well.…
Common ADA Compliance Errors Explained
The law now requires your website to be ADA compliant. All sites are susceptible to some common ADA errors. When WebAIM scanned 1 Million pages in early 2020, over 60 million distinct accessibility errors were detected. That’s an average of…
