DDM Marketing


Constructive website marketing and website development information

Website Programming

Cutting down on spam through your website

Spam can be very annoying for website owners, and at times you may find that you get more spam than real enquiries. Having an inbox full of spam enquiries can make it hard to keep track of whats going on and often means you will miss some important emails. If you have a contact form or a number of forms on your site then it is important to set up some sort of Captcha code on... Read More

Website Programming

Making content management systems easy to use

As a programmer you may need to build a website that can be easily edited by your client. It is important to understand from the outset what they want to be able to edit and add / remove. Some clients will just want to be able to make text changes and others may need to be able to upload new banners, new products, and new categories etc. Whether you are using an off the shelf... Read More

Website Programming

How to plan web programming projects

If you are a website programmer then you will probably realise how important it is to ensure that the project has been discussed and agreed prior to programming. Changes that are made after the programming has started can often cause delays and may mean the client has to pay additional costs. If you are a programmer but someone else is designing the website, then it is often a... Read More

Website Programming

Making sure that your website is secure

If you have a website that either sells products or services online through an ecommerce portal or gathers personal information such as names and addresses then it is vital that your security for the website is up to date. Hackers are becoming more and more savvy and if there are any vulnerabilities within the site then hackers will often very quickly expose these. Check that... Read More

Website Programming

Essential Website Design Tips for Startups

Startups or new businesses need well-designed websites if they are to succeed. After all, well-developed sites cater to the needs of your customers. Besides getting the overall user interface right, here are crucial website design tips for startups to consider: Simplicity A new company website should be designed with simplicity in mind. A simple design ensures that users can... Read More