Let’s look at a local builder, why would they need a web site? Well say I build a small brochure web site for them and SEO it up for the key words builder in Stockport..I can expect it to be around the top of the search engine listings. Generating about 5 – 10 visits a day.

Not worth it..eh? Well it is..because if just one of those visitors turn into a client then the cost of the web site could be payed for in the aquisition of that new client.

It’s clear that even small businesses can benifit from having a web site.

Strange trends can be seen more easily in graphs like this

Even though I always over analyse things, I could not even guess why this happens.

The strange thing is it seems to happen in most if not all industries, in particular, as a Web designer, my Stockport clients’ Web site statistics always seem to have completely random peaks and slumps.

It could be that, for example on the first day of the month people say to themselves “Right..I really need to get this Web design stuff sorted this month”. So they call me for a quote.

Or it could also be that something universal stimulates customers to behave in a certain way..something on TV or in the media.

Unfortunately you probably will never know what triggers customers behaviour, as they cannot tell you what made them contact you, as it was probably a subconscious, untraceable decision.

However, the person who can harness this power of persuasion would become a very wealthy person indeed.

The Android logo - Very simple and fluent

I am especially Google mad, I literally make hundreds of searches a day. But as most of us know Google is not just a search engine, as well as many other products they now make software for phones!… ummm, Global domination!!!

I Thought I would announce to my readers that I have invested in the Google Android powered mobile phone, The G1. The reason for this announcement is because I LOVE IT! and I will mention it a lot throughout The Web Design Guy Blog.

I am especially exited as I am awaiting the next OTA (Over The Air) update, codenamed “Cupcake“. This update is the first major update since the phone’s release.

What are your experiences with The G1, leave your comments below.

On this blog you will hear from Web site users about their experiences with various websites, tips from myself and a feature from a Junior Designer who is learning the ropes in the Web design industry. Come back soon for more, and don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions.