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Find Inspiration For Your New Website
For better or worse, Google Chrome stands out as an excellent browser to use when gathering inspiration for a website. Its robust Bookmark Manager for example allows users to efficiently organize and access design inspirations and resources.
The most useful thing about Chrome however when looking to setup a new website is its extensive library of free extensions that allow for a fantastic variety of ways to collect and store inspiration.
Having been a successful Web Designer for over 10 years, I’ve gathered many free tools to help optimise the process of gathering and collating inspiration for a site. Today I’ll share with you some insider knowledge on some of the best free Chrome Extentions anyone can use when looking for some initial visual ideas to use for their site!
WhatFont
Seen a font you like on a website but not sure what it is? Use WhatFont to determine the font family used on a website, along with details like the font’s weight and style:
Fireshot
In my view, the best screenshot Chrome extension out there. Take a picture of what’s on your screen, a selection, or the entire page, and save it for your visual research! Fireshot allows for quick capturing and annotation of web pages, aiding in the inspiration process.
Image Downloader
Super handy for extracting images from a webpage. It gives you an option to grab a selection or all the images available and save them to a folder. Pro tip: Remember, images are considered intellectual property of the website owner, or they have the right to use them. Make sure not to use any images yourself without explicit permission, apart from for inspiration!
Color Picker
Ever seen a color someone’s using on a website and not been sure what it is? Use this handy extension to get the hex or RGB code for the color, so you can remember it and use it later when setting up your own website! This tool ensures color consistency across your design projects.
Colour Picker
Muzli
Muzli is the leading go-to browser extension for creative professionals. Once installed, Muzli can become your visual hub for the latest and most cutting-edge design inspiration, keeping you updated with current trends.
Pro Tip: Right-click the page and use the Google Chrome inspect function, then click the “Toggle Device” toolbar in the top-left corner to see how the website would look on mobile and other devices, and interact with it as if using those devices!
While these extensions are excellent for gathering inspiration and tools for your website, the success of a site depends on the focus, experience, and expertise of a dedicated web designer. A professional knows not only how to build a site quickly and efficiently to your liking but also how to market the site successfully through skilled application of SEO on Google, along with maintenance and management over time.
If you’re looking for an experienced Web Designer in Wiltshire or beyond, I’ve helped many businesses enhance their online presence, leading to increased leads, bookings, and sales through their digital platforms. My clients generally see an increase of up to 30% in business within the first two to three months.
If your website’s not making you money for your business, or you’re looking to set up a new site to boost your profit-margins, call me at 07768016737 to schedule a 15-minute in-person consultation. I can then assess your specific business needs, provide examples of successful results, and outline strategies to increase your online revenue stream.
