What is a Website Audit and What Does it do?
Your website needs to make your job easier, not harder. Don’t you agree? Chances are, your website is running on a content management system (CMS). If we had to guess which one, it would be a coin flip between WordPress or Drupal. Were we right? After all, those are the top CMS platforms in the world. […]
Decoupled and Headless CMS: An Introduction
Decoupled architecture. It’s making waves in the development community and all for the right reasons. Separating your back-end from your front-end simply makes sense. Content management systems like WordPress and Drupal both offer a set of features that streamline development. Features such as: User-friendly content authoring panel Prebuilt functionality that could be costly to otherwise […]
Bounce Rate. What Is It And How You Can Improve It
We often get asked about bounce rates. What exactly does it mean, and is it a bad thing to have a high bounce rate? As monkeys we like to bounce around… a lot. But when it comes to your website, having a high bounce rate could be a bad thing. So let’s jump into what […]
Remembering the Google Update with the Thanos Easter Egg
In the ever-evolving digital landscape, every Google update often sends tremors through the community. Whether it’s whispers of the latest Google algorithm update, speculations around the intricacies of a Google core update, or the buzz regarding potential shifts in SEO paradigms, we’re always on our toes. These updates, ranging from core modifications to algorithm tweaks, […]
Web Design Inspired by the Stars: Doug Chiang’s Impact on Website Designers
Every website designer seeks inspiration to create eye-catching, innovative designs. While one might look at popular design websites or award-winning pages, others find inspiration in unexpected places. Case in point: Doug Chiang’s remarkable contribution to the world of film design, especially in the beloved Star Wars series. Although Chiang’s work primarily graces the silver screen, […]
Diving Into Design – Dieter Rams
Welcome to Diving into Design! This is the first article in a new series where our designer, K2, will take you on a journey back through the history of design. During each part of our journey, we’ll spotlight an incredible individual, passion-inspiring project, or creative company. Today, I want to share some wise words from […]
Stock Wars: The Strangest Stock Images In The Galaxy
Has this ever happened to you? You need a specific image for a project. There’s nothing relevant in your stock folder. In the background, a clock is ticking seconds away until the deadline hits. The client hasn’t provided anything either! What the heck are you gonna do?! Never fear, stock images are here! You input […]
3 Critical Google Analytics Metrics to Watch (And How to Improve Them)
Are you ready to harness the true power of Google Analytics? Maybe your Google Analytics are on point and you don’t know it, or maybe they’re not so good and need a hell of a lot of attention. Either way, it is important for digital marketers to analyze marketing efforts. Its metrics measure the nuances […]
Don’t be a Red Shirt: The Importance of Regular Website Maintenance
All trekkers know that any crew members wearing a red shirt aboard a Starfleet vessel are expendable and will likely be blasted or sucked out into the vastness of space. In other words, they typically have very short lifespans. Your website has the potential to suffer the same unfortunate fate if you are not prepared […]
2019 for Cheeky Monkey
We’re gearing up for another year at Cheeky Monkey Media. A new year means new trends which means more research and better results. Recently, we’ve broken up what we do into three simple pillars, design, development, and marketing. After taking a look, there are a few things we’re most excited to pursue in the new […]
