Google is Changing: Is SEO Here to Stay?


We’ve been writing lately about all of Google’s new updates from AI first to Google’s search journeys to Google’s contextual signals and it demonstrates how search is changing. That, combined with the 2015 report that social media now drives over one-third of traffic has led some experts to say that ‘SEO is dead’ but that cannot be further from the truth. So, don’t abandon your search engine optimization strategy just yet. Let’s explore the fact that Google is changing but is SEO here to stay?

Elaine Frieman

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How to Get Users to Actually Read Your Words


Have you ever picked up a book and not been able to set it down? Maybe you’ve opened an email and started reading it, only to realize before you knew it you were half-way through. Have you ever stopped to wonder why you may stay longer on some websites, and simply click away from others?This has to do with the narrative and the words used. Yes, the written content on any website or book plays a huge part in retaining our interest and keeping our attention.

Ali Jaffar

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Website Redesign vs Rebuild


The average lifespan of a well-designed and structured website is anywhere from three to seven years. The decision to redesign shouldn’t be taken lightly and shouldn’t be done on a whim to follow the latest trends. Redesigning and rebuilding your website to ensure it’s in top form can be the best investment you make; however, the bottom line is that redesigns and rebuilds are expensive. Let’s take a look at redesign vs rebuild: which is better value for money and which will get you long-term results.

Elaine Frieman

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What is the Difference Between UI and UX Design, and Why Does It Matter?


What’s the difference between UI and UX? The difference between a user-friendly website and one with a high bounce rate is good design.

Brittany Howard

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Designing for People-First Matters: Why Mobile-First is a Necessity


Mobile performance matters. Even a hundredth of a second may be the difference between enhancing the user’s experience or increasing your bounce rate.

Elaine Frieman

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Digital Design Intern Spotlight


Digital Design Intern Interview with Destiny Simmons We sat down with Destiny, our newest team member and first-ever Digital Design Intern, for a fun Q + A on her first day at Key Medium.

Ali Jaffar

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Top 10 User Experience Videos of 2017


Watch the top user experience videos published in 2017 – from the Nielsen Norman Group (NN/g) audience. Each video runs for 2–3 minutes, unless otherwise indicated. Enjoy these UX videos – which are rich with guidelines and tips – and have a prosperous New Year!

Ali Jaffar

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Some Designs Work Better Than Other Designs


You may find yourself thinking: “which design is better?” If you’re about to launch a new website, or are evaluating your existing website, it’s important to understand why some designs are better than others.

Ali Jaffar

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Benefits of a Mobile Site for Businesses


More and more users are spending time on mobile sites, so getting a mobile site right for your business is crucial to your success. In a mobile-led world, consumer expectations are high.

Ali Jaffar

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Better Engage Users with High-Quality Accelerated Mobile Pages


Using Accelerated Mobile Pages? Learn about quality guidelines and a recent demand from Google to ensure that, starting Feb 1, 2018, your canonical page content needs to match AMP.

Ali Jaffar

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Award-Winning Website Transformation for a Nonprofit Organization in Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, PA, : Website redesign and cohesive brand messaging unlocks transformations for a regional nonprofit ecosystem in the Greater Pittsburgh region


Website redesign and cohesive brand messaging unlocks transformations for a regional nonprofit ecosystem in the Greater Pittsburgh region

Nonprofit Website Redesign & Marketing Case Study
Nonprofit website redesign for Pennsylvania-based philanthropic organization supporting community-based nonprofit human services and social services organizations