When we talk about sustainability and climate change we don’t often discuss the effect that the web is having. Here at Nivo we want to start making a difference by creating sustainable websites.
As a part of the design & development process we can also help to ensure that your site is sustainable. A sustainable website comes with many benefits, it is often faster loading, has a simple user journey and provides the user with a great and ‘green’ experience.
A website can be made sustainable in many different ways but these are some of the key factors that we follow:
- Hosting – Selecting a green host is a crucial and easy way to create a more environmentally friendly website.
- Plugins – When using plugins it is important to consider which are absolutely necessary.
- Optimisation – If a website is not optimised correctly a user can waste unnecessary time and energy trying to complete tasks.
- Visuals – By using visuals strategically you can ensure that your site is both aesthetically pleasing and sustainable as it reduces both weight and load times.