Dev Weekly Newsletter
August 15th, 2025
Including a brief video presentation featuring:
Important Announcements of the Week:
➞ QUICK REMINDER: SPOKESPERSON VIDEOS ARE NOT JUST FOR THE HOMEPAGE!
If your project requires the addition of a spokesperson video, be sure you are up-to-date on the SOP for video creation/editing, and be EXTRA sure that you are placing the section that features your video on EVERY dynamic page, as well as the Homepage. The reason? Having a video on each page helps boost SEO!
*** If you need clarification or assistance with any of the above announcements, feel free to reach out to your Dev Leads. ***
Weekly Tips From Your Leads
Nick
Have you ever received a template that has a glitchy header? More specifically, you probably want to make your header transparent, but there is some sort of glitch preventing the background color from changing. I have a quick fix for you, so you won't have to contact Duda Support and wait for them to fix it!
The CSS code below will make your header transparent before scrolling, just like Duda Support will tell you. So, save yourself precious time by
watching the quick video below to see how to apply this to your header!
Copy the code below:
div#dm .header-over-content .dmInner .dmHeader:not(.scroll-responder_set) {
background-color: rgb(0 0 0 / 0%) !important;
}
Sophie
The
Content Creator is now generating
SIX QUESTIONS for better SEO. Please include
all FAQ questions on the Homepage (as usual), but
REMOVE THE FIRST TWO QUESTIONS on the dynamic pages, similarly to how we've been deleting the first "so popular" question in the widget.
Additionally, there is now a better-optimized
FAQ "Title/Question" that has a dedicated column in the spreadsheets spawned by the
Content Creator.
(See Below)
Carissa
Want to Save Time & Energy on Your Next Project?
Use Proven Templates to Streamline Your Design:
- Starting with a strong, proven layout can make building your site faster, smoother, and far less stressful. I’ve created a categorized list of past Site of the Week winners to spark your inspiration.
- Or if you prefer to reuse one of your own past designs? We can duplicate it for you in no time.
Just message Jazzie with the template you’d like, and she’ll get you set up!
Joe
Breakdown of Global Website Traffic: Key Mobile Trends
As we progress through 2025, the latest global website traffic data reveals key insights into user behavior:
- Mobile devices now account for 59.7% of all web traffic worldwide.
- Desktop computers contribute 38.4% of traffic.
- Tablets make up 1.9% of total web traffic.
These statistics highlight the increasing importance of mobile optimization. While designers often design websites with desktops in mind, it's crucial that the mobile version is equally engaging, simple to navigate, and user-friendly.
Although tablets represent a smaller share of web traffic, it’s still vital to ensure this version of your website is well-formatted and visually appealing. Proper display of elements, like logos, helps maintain a consistent, seamless experience across all devices.
John
QUICK REFRESHER: Watch Out for
Donor Info!
When starting new projects with a template site, some details from the original business may be overlooked. Here are common areas where donor info can remain:
- Contact Form – Old business name, email, or phone number
- Alt Text – Image descriptions that still reference the donor site
- Logos and Images – Donor branding or original file names
- Maps – Embedded maps pointing to the donor’s location
- Business Information/Text – Any leftover content referring to the donor business
Be sure to update these areas with the client’s correct details to ensure the new site feels entirely theirs, not just a template.