The Hidden Horrors of a Visually Attractive Website
When it comes to website design, aesthetics tend to be top-of-mind for credit unions. However, Tony Muka cautions against prioritizing a website’s appearance over what lies beneath: the code, functionality, and security.
Adding Personalization to Your Credit Union Website
Adding personalization to your credit union website can be a powerful tool that improves the member experience and creates more engagement, says Web Developer Casey Smith.
Accessibility: Don’t Be Nice, Be Kind
While complying with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines can feel like a job well done, doing so for the sake of being compliant without intention and purpose can leave many still struggling, say Susanna Wojtkowiak.
UX Mistakes Driving Users Away From Your Website (and How to Fix Them) Part One
A website’s layout, tools, and features can make or break your credit union’s website. Potential members won’t wait around for your website to load or struggle to navigate your pages, they’ll simply move on. Sam Lechenet shares some design pitfalls to avoid and how you can best optimize your website to offer the best user experience.
Five Things You Might Not Know Need Updating on Your Website
Often, website updates focus on aesthetics—layout, content, brand colors, and banners—but fail to delve into the backend updates websites require to deliver those visuals quickly and effectively. David Damstra explains which essential updates you might be overlooking.
Redesigning Your Website: Where Should You Put Your Effort?
Web developer Sam Lechenet analyzes how much traffic each of your web pages is getting and how you can refocus your design efforts to save time and money.
Five Things You Should Know About Your Internet Domain Name
Web Developer Tony Muka shares five things all credit unions should know about their domain name and how they can find that information.
Top Five Reasons Your Credit Union Should Be Using Online Forms
Is your credit union taking advantage of online forms? Kristian Daniel argues you should be and explains what benefits they offer your members and your credit union.
Looks Aren’t Everything: What Makes a Website Stand Out
Designer Peter Meyers urges credit unions to take a step back from the color palettes and font choices to reexamine their website’s content and find ways to inspire users to engage with their site.
Your Credit Union Website is Boring, But That’s Probably Okay
Creativity and aesthetics are important when creating a website. However, it’s even more important to know when to reel it in and let user experience, accessibility, and trust guide your design, argues David Damstra.
