Web design is in an interesting spot right now, located at the crossroads of several sciences and arts. Design, web optimization, marketing, and other professions are all trying to make websites more influential with their many methods and their applied knowledge.

One of the most overlooked aspects of good web design is the psychological aspect. How websites make users feel is extremely important. Designers are slowly warming up to the idea of using psychology to further their website's goals. Here are some ways you can apply psychology to web designs.

When was the last time you spent a few hours away from your phone? Exactly! Smartphones have revolutionized the way we communicate, do business, shop, and learn to the point where it's hard to imagine going through life without one.

People from all walks of life regularly use their smartphones to look up products and services on the go and it is predicted that around 80% of online purchases will be made via smartphones by 2020.

As enamored as we are with texting for hours and endlessly scrolling on our mobile devices, we still crave the immediacy and nuances of the human voice when looking for a solution to a problem. Hence, the surging popularity of voice search technology.

Not only is voice search a faster and more convenient way to find information online, but voice search results that mimic real human conversations are, also, more trustworthy than textual content and can actually drive more traffic to your website and significantly boost engagement rates.