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Profile | David Lawrence
David Lawrence
David Lawrence has been planning and building effective websites for business since 1997. He is one of the founders of The Web Showroom, a 100% owned Australian company that provides small businesses with an easy way to own a professional and effective website.
In the past decade, David has managed teams that have built literally hundreds of websites. In this time he has seen it all, from spectacular online successes to missed opportunities. Experience has taught him that planning and understanding where it is you are going is vital when it comes to creating a website.
The Web Showroom was created to ensure that small businesses and their owners could get on with their business whilst enjoying the easiest and most effective way of creating and maintaining a great looking and powerful business website.
Articles by David
What’s your website’s mission?
15 Nov 10David LawrenceWhether you’re aware of it or not, your website has a mission. Your website's mission is the one thing it needs to achieve above all else. Read more
Comments: 12Business website mistakes: Ten things to avoid
11 Oct 10David LawrenceThe internet changes at a rapid pace, and many features that were once regarded as best practice have now fallen out of favour. Here are some common business website mistakes. Read more
Comments: 37Generating leads through your website visitors
06 Sep 10David LawrenceUnderstanding the role your website plays in your business can help convert visitors into leads and sales, just by highlighting contact details appropriately. Read on to find out more about generating leads through your website visitors. Read more
Comments: 11Google: Organic versus AdWords
30 Jun 08David LawrenceEveryone wants to rank well in Google. Did you know, though, that there is more than one way to get to the top of the pack? Read on to find out the difference between organic versus AdWords to ensure you don’t miss out on a very real opportunity. Read more
Comments: 7Mistakes to avoid when creating a website - Part 3
16 May 08David LawrencePart one discussed mistakes to avoid when creating a website. Part two further explored this idea looking at how to pick a web developer and the importance of compatibility and simplicity. In this final part we look at how to handle limitations. Read more
Comments: 4Mistakes to avoid when creating a website - Part 2
10 Apr 08David LawrenceMy first article looked at common mistakes to avoid when creating a website. Here I explore the idea further by looking at the benefits of keeping your website simple, how to pick a web developer and the importance of compatibility. Read more
Comments: 19Mistakes to avoid when creating a website - Part 1
18 Jan 08David LawrenceA website is an important tool for soloists when it comes to communicating with existing clients and attracting new ones. In this article I will discuss four common mistakes to avoid when creating a website for your business. Read more
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