Cactus Design

14/03/2019

Loved working with this amazing design team to re-design their site. Take a look at their new image rich site which showcases some of their spectacular projects www.fyfeboyce.co.za

Head over to to see their coverage of one of our projects from last year

27/02/2019

Good read if you are trying to get to grips with how to use hashtags on Instagram. Thank you

Do you want more interactions with your posts on social media? Of course, you do – but wouldn’t you rather have meaningful interactions? The world of social media is as varied as its participants, people ...

13/09/2018

Instagram is becoming one of my favorite social media platforms for getting to the point and showcasing beautiful images and ideas. These instagram updates are an absolute must read for those starting to dabble with social media to promote and brand their business.

Using a platform to its full potential is the best way to enhance your visibility and, in this case, gain Instagram followers along the way.

16/08/2018

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15/08/2018

Great article, great company have learnt tons from them. Thanks Brand Candy

Hey, marketers! Are you fluid, like water? Water adapts to the vessel it’s in, changing its shape and form as needed. Your social media marketing strategy should be the same, because the trick to success lies in one magic word, adaptability. If you want a rockstar online presence and swarms of followers, prepare for change. Facebook, Insta, Twitter, Pinterest, they all update their features regularly. Forget fancy tactics and big budgets, stay up to date and use the platform’s latest features and watch your audience grow. We’ve built up a library of wonderful marketing tips. Check it out here: https://www.brandcandy.co.za/blog/

16/05/2018

Google is rolling out a new update called the "mobile-first index". This means the "search giant will prioritize your website's mobile version on its results pages." Fortunately I have been using a theme called Divi to build my clients websites. Specifically because it is fully responsive making it mobile friendly and the best choice when it comes to controlling how your website looks on a mobile device.

A great reason to have your site built by Les at Cactus Design

Mobile-friendliness has been an important factor in Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for a while. Now, Google is rolling out an update that’ll make mobile websites even more important. It’s a significant change, and it could have a negative impact on your SEO if you’re...

05/03/2018

Here is a great article explaining the importance of content when it comes to building a website and why it is worth spending those extra hours writing about what your business is really about.

You should avoid thin content on your website. In this post we'll explain what it is - it's not only pages with little content! - and why you should create informative, meaningful and engaging copy.

24/10/2017

Thank you once again Brand Candy for a very informative and useful course. Would recommend it to any of my clients who would like a better understanding of what happens in the backend of their site

12/09/2017

50 page likes - Whoop Whoop first milestone reached! Thank you all for your continued support😀

I am a freelance web designer based in Durban. I believe in simple, clean, responsive designs to sh

12/09/2017

Had a great morning at Brand Candy learning about Social Media for Business for myself and my clients. Thanks Janet for a very informative and interesting course. I would highly recommend this to anyone starting out and wanting to get to grips with promoting their business on social media.
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11/09/2017

Your 'About' Page is probably the second most important page of your website and is often overlooked. If like me you battle to write about yourself here's a great article to inspire you.

    The Number One rule about your About page is – it’s not about you. It’s about your AUDIENCE. They want to know why you’re right for them – so make it eas…