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See our posts on the most important topics in and around website design - from commissioning your own website to sustainability and accessibility, we cover the things that are important to you and to us.

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More accurate and less annoying: why cookie-free analytics is the best approach for UK organisations
Did you notice when you first visited this page the absence of cookie-consent pop-ups? That’s because we don’t use cookies on this site - but we still manage to effectively monitor how our website is used by our visitors. Fancy losing the annoying cookie banner on your website? Then read on. 
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Your sustainable website: powered by 100% renewable green energy
The internet costs a lot to power: over 205 terawatt-hours (TWh) a year according to one study, meaning it is responsible for around 3.7% of all global energy use.  And whilst an individual website’s footprint is small, it all adds up.
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Anatomy of a website redesign
Considering a redesign of your website and wondering where to start? As a former architect, I believe there needs to be a rational process to underpin any design, be it for a building or for redesigning a website.
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Training, conferences & awards: 3 reasons you need a Virtual Venue
Why run a virtual event? We’ve summarised 3 reasons our clients here at Volute have been utilising our virtual venue.
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2022 Web Trends
What's the online world got in store for 2022? We got out our crystal ball and took a look at what might be heading our way.
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Perfect positioning of your laptop for Teams (or Zoom, FaceTime etc.)
When was the last time you had a face-to-face meeting looking up people's noses? If your laptop is on a low desk, that’s what the other people will see! The camera is often at the top of the computer screen, so if you can, try raising your screen. Ideally, you want the camera to be at eye level, though it’s still worth trying if you can’t fully achieve this.  You can get laptop stands for under £30 on Amazon if you want a long-term solution, though a pile of books or whatever you have to hand should suffice! 
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