We previously posted about our place on the Recommended Agencies Register. Many of our customers may not be aware that we also belong to the UKITA network and what this means, so we're taking this opportunity to discuss our approval as UKITA Quality Mark holders....
Why Not Understanding Open Source Could Be Your Most Expensive Mistake
Here at Opace, open source is right at the heart of everything we do. Our ethos from the beginning has been to use open source to deliver measurable results for our clients. Many business owners aren’t actually aware of open source or its considerable benefits – so...
Factors to Consider When Choosing an Open Source Website
In our previous article we explain how not understanding open source could be your most expensive mistake for businesses. As many of our clients will know, we only specialise in open source web design and development here at Opace. Back when we started in 2008, we...
How to Optimise Your CMS for Users and SEO
Are you happy with your website’s performance and/or SEO? Do you think it is meeting the needs of your visitors? If the answer is no, then it may be time to get to work on making some tweaks and improvements, or maybe even if you answered “yes”. To give you a helping...
Magento Designers Welcome Platform Growth Figures
Magento - #1 ecommerce platform! Opace, one of the West Midland's leading Magento web development agencies welcome the ongoing growth in the ecommerce platform’s popularity and figures which confirm Magento as the #1 ecommerce platform. Last year survey of e-commerce...
Rich Snippets for eCommerce: A Guide for Beginners
So, what are rich snippets? Have you ever noticed that some listings in Google search results look so much better than others? You know, those ones that are equipped with little extras like images, prices and ratings? Well they have been created using rich snippets...
Why Magento Designers Are Essential for eCommerce Success
Magento features and benefits Magento is one of the most popular e-commerce open-source platforms and it powers millions of online shops e-commerce sites throughout the world. Many businesses are able to download, configure and maintain their Magento CMS independently...
How to Choose the Right Web Host for Your Website
Key factors when considering a web host When you have a new website in mind, it's easy to overlook the importance of using a good web host to actually load your website onto. There are many hosts available to choose from, some offer hosting only, while offers offer...
10 Reasons Your Business Needs a Joomla Web Design
If you are developing a website for your new business or looking to upgrade an existing design, choosing a Joomla web design offers many advantages. There are of course other platforms you can use for developing your website, including expensive commercial systems and...
30 Tips to Increase Your Website Conversion Rate
Top tips for increasing website conversions Here's some helpful improvements for website conversions! The way to succeed in business is to stay ahead, continuously grow and develop. Areas of your business you want to grow include lead growth and new enquiries through...