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How to be prepared for Google's new Web Vitals update in March 2024
Google is set to make its biggest change to core web vitals since it was introduced in 2020. In March 2024 Google is replacing First Input Delay (FID) with Interaction to Next Paint (INP).
Four key lessons I've learned in four years of running a business
I was 24 when I first set up Motion 12, built on a working routine of long hours and even longer days. All I could think about, 24/7, was the work that I needed to get done and how to grow the agency. At that time, work came before my health, relationships and even family events - and my laptop came everywhere and anywhere with me. At this point I wasn’t driving, so I was using buses and trains as my means of transport. As a result of this I would often have to sprint to make my meetings on tim
3 Animation Tips
The web is full of complex animation techniques, with many different ways they can be applied to reach a different outcome. Here are 3 animation tips that can bring value to your motion design projects. Fading to/from black with a gradient wipe As one of the most simple transition effects available, fading to and from black can have practically any use case across video and animation. But what if we could make it look just a little bit nicer? Using a gradient wipe effect, we can turn the defa
4 Reasons Why Motion Design is Crucial for User Experience
Animation is a crucial tool for web development. As with any tool for any craft, its importance is in how and when you use it. Since there are many techniques available across several key animation principles, it can take a lot of time to understand these as well as execute appropriately for your web project. This could be the difference between cramming in lots of animation to change how content appears on a web page because it looks cool or thinking carefully about each user interaction and ex
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Rob Woodwark
Marketing Manager - TAWG
One of the best dev and design teams we've worked with
The Motion12 team are far and away one of the best Dev and design teams I've worked with. From start to finish of our website project, the team offered professional and creative advice and really helped bring our ideas to life. Response tim...
Seeta Wrightson
Director of Digital Expansion - Gold 79
A fantastic team …
Sam and his team have been looking after my websites since 2017 and they have been an absolutely amazing! Kate has recently designed a new website for our not for profit and did all the branding as well and we could not be happier! A 360 de...
Dani Binnington
Founder - Menapause & Cancer
We've had and continue to have a brilliant experience with all at Motion 12
We work with Motion 12 both on a long term basis and on shorter term projects - most recently an entire website refresh. I have found the whole team to be extremely friendly, knowledgable and reliable when it comes to all of the work we do ...
Nikki Bearman
Marketing Director - Supplant
Training at Work Group have worked with…
Training at Work Group have worked with Motion 12 for the past couple of years however I started working directly with them in October last year. I have found the whole team to be reliable, organised as well as extremely knowledgeable and a...
Katie Gould
IT Manager - TAWG
Travel Chat
I came to Motion 12 as I was looking for a redesign of a card game I’ve made. After a couple of initial meetings, it was clear we were on the same page and Kate quickly came up with an idea that I loved. Fast forward to print and it looks e...
Jack Law
Founder - Travel Chat
Supplant site design
Here at The Supplant Company we partnered with Motion12 to create and deliver our new site. As well as the great work on the site design the real upside is the team at M12 feel like genuine partners looking to put the work in to optimise an...
Joe Spence
Head of Brand - Supplant
These guys are awesome!
I’m compelled to write this review but I urge you to stop reading and pick up the phone! Motion 12 are, without a doubt, the best agency we have worked with. Technically brilliant, Sam and the team deliver quality work on time, every time. ...
Faye Allyn
Managing Director - Smithkin Baker
Organised, friendly , creative , professional.
Motion 12 have previously worked with my brothers business and I was extremely impressed with there logo design and wanted no one else to do it. Motion 12 created me a really cool brand package something very bespoke and tailored to my need...
Tobias Gill
Founder - xJet
Manta Hair Ltd has worked with Motion12…
Manta Hair Ltd has worked with Motion12 since we launched and their support and expertise are exceptional. Furthermore they are really nice people to work with as well as being brilliant at what they do.
Tim Binnington
Founder - Manta Hair
Motion12 and his team are exceptional
Motion12 are exceptional. I came to Motion12 to develop Paws & Presto’s website, brand guidelines and design the brands mascot Digby. The work they have delivered is incredible. Kate (creative lead) has created an amazing cartoon version...
Tom Bennett
Founder - Paws & Presto
Over the moon
The team at Motion12 have provided the most excellent service, no problem was too small or benign for them to help me with at the drop of a hat. Really over the moon with them - I had a big online launch of new artwork so there was a lot ri...
Tori Velvet Rose
Artist - Tori Ratcliffe Art
Outstanding service
The guys at Motion-12 are brilliant. Many developers we’ve used previously have been unable to handle our requirements, as we require changes implementing within 24 hours. Sam and the team are an amazing partner to our businesses and I’d ab...
Gareth C
Account Director - Refinery Group
Always my 'go to' digital agency!
I've had the pleasure of working with Sam and the team at Motion12 on past and current projects, most recently the development of the Supplant website. Their knowledge and advice on current platforms is second to none, deadlines have consis...
Jonny Whiteoak
Creative Director - Supplant
Professionalism at its finest!
Delighted to be working with Motion 12 for all our web development requirements. Technical excellence married with first class service - a brilliant working relationship all round.
Richard Higham
Managing Director - Cleveland Scott