All Blackdown IT Blog Posts

Colours are more than decoration—they shape user experience, brand identity, and even influence purchasing decisions. The right palette can spark emotions, improve readability, and make your website unforgettable. From contrast and accessibility to modern design trends, colour choices matter. Explore our 75 Colour Combinations That Work to find palettes that enhance your brand, engage users, and bring your website to life.

Responsive web design is no longer optional—it’s essential. From enhancing user experience to boosting SEO and reducing costs, discover why a responsive website is the key to online success.

Technical SEO drives Google visibility. Make your site easy to crawl (clean URLs, sitemap, robots.txt), fast, and mobile-friendly to cut bounce and raise engagement—improving rankings and PageSpeed. Add structured data so search can show rich results (ratings, prices, availability) that earn more clicks. Invest in technical SEO to build a faster, clearer, more discoverable site and sustainable growth.

Why Website Structure for SEO Matters More Than You Think A well-structured website is often what separates brands that reach their...

Choosing between Wix, WordPress or other website platforms can be daunting. At Blackdown IT, we break down the pros and cons of each and explain why Wix Studio often gives small businesses the best balance of design, SEO and simplicity—without the stress of constant updates or hidden costs.

Yoast is the Dutch company behind the widely used Yoast SEO plugin for WordPress. Their stated mission is “SEO for everyone,” and their...

In today's fast-paced digital world, a visually appealing and functional website is critical for business growth. Modern design trends enhance user experience, engagement, and conversions. At Blackdown IT, we help Somerset organisations leverage these trends to transform their online presence.

Is Your Website Design Partner Sabotaging Your SEO? Choosing a web design agency in Somerset? Beware: our research reveals many agencies deliver websites with poor SEO scores, undermining your investment. Discover why a strong SEO foundation is critical and how to pick a partner who delivers results. Read more from Eugenio at Blackdown IT!