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The trend Spotify's new logo is following
Spotify's disco ball logo sparked a debate about flat design, but the real story is a shift already underway at Google, Apple, and Microsoft.
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What Google's I/O 2026 AI Announcement Means for SEO
Google AI Overviews and AI Mode are cutting organic clicks by up to 47%. Here's what changed in 2026, what content is protected, and what to do about it.
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Framer Pros and Cons: Is It Right for Your Website?
Framer is one of the most capable design-first website platforms available. Here is what it does well, where it falls short, and who it suits best.
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The Website Design Guide for Small Businesses in Cape Town
A practical guide to what makes a website work for Cape Town small businesses, covering platform choice, local SEO, and how to choose the right designer.
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Why the Tropicana Rebrand Failed
Tropicana's 2009 rebrand lost $50 million in six weeks. The case study still reveals how much a visual identity can carry without anyone noticing.
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How to Brief a Web Designer: What to Do Before You Meet
Preparing to brief a web designer? Here's what to gather before your first meeting so the project starts on solid ground and stays on budget.
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Shopify vs WooCommerce: Which Platform Fits Your Business?
Shopify vs WooCommerce is a trade-off between money and time. Here is how to decide which ecommerce platform suits your business right now.
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Great Alternatives to Product Photography
Traditional product photography is expensive and slow. 3D product rendering gives you the same results - at a lower cost, with fewer constraints.
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Why Cheap Website Design Costs You More
Cheap website design often trades a low upfront cost for long-term dependency. Here is what it really costs South African business owners over time.
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What Cape Town Customers Search for Before They Choose
Most Cape Town websites rank for keywords but miss what customers need to see. Here is how search intent works across local industries, and what to do.
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Brand Redesign Mistakes That Cost You Recognition
The brand redesign mistakes that cost recognition follow the same logic: a brief to simplify ends up stripping the visual equity customers rely on.
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Web Animation Best Practices: Function Before Effect
Website animation can obscure rather than aid users. A practical guide to web animation best practices that put the user's needs above the visual effect.
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Is Product Photography Worth It for Ecommerce?
Product photography, lifestyle shoots, or 3D renders? We break down every ecommerce image option for your website and what each one costs you.
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Is WordPress The Best Option for Web Design
WordPress is free to download. Plugins, security patches & broken updates are not free to manage. What running the platform actually costs over 12 months.
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AI.com Spent $85M on a Super Bowl Ad then Their Site Crashed
AI.com spent $85 million on a Super Bowl ad - their website crashed. Here's what went wrong, and why your website is an important part of your marketing.
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The Stormers New Logo: How to Update a Brand
The Stormers changed their badge for the first time since 1999. What the week-one backlash missed, and what it means when you update your logo.
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Best Agencies with Web Developers in Cape Town 2026
Cape Town web developers vary widely in what they build and who they suit. Here are five agencies worth comparing in 2026, and how to choose.
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Website Design for Cape Town Businesses
South Design builds Framer and Shopify websites for Cape Town businesses. Mobile-first, fast-loading, and set up to rank in Cape Town searches from day one
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Best Web Design Agencies in Cape Town (2026)
The best web design agencies in Cape Town for 2026: platform specialisms, client types, and three practical checks every SA business should make.
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