Websites Built to Work, Not Just Look Good by Nick O'Leary-Green

Nick kicked off with a simple but powerful truth: you have just 3 seconds before most users bounce from your site if it doesn’t load quickly. That alone makes performance a top priority.

And once your site loads? You’ve got less than 8 seconds to capture their attention.

Sound harsh? It is. But that’s the digital world we live in, and Nick helps businesses prepare for it with fast, user-friendly websites that tell their story fast and well.

“Three clicks. That’s all users want. If they can’t find what they need in three clicks, they’re gone.”

He shared how smart design, logical layout, and accessibility standards are essential. Only 3% of UK websites are fully accessible for users with disabilities – a stat that stunned the room. It's not just a legal issue, it's a business opportunity.

What Vivid Space Delivers

Nick and his team design and build bespoke websites using Webflow for development and Figma for prototypes. They specialise in:

Speed & performance optimisation
Beautiful UX/UI that reflects your values
Accessibility-first design
SEO best practices
Review integration for social proof
Conversion-focused layouts

Whether you’re suffering from an outdated DIY site or poor Google visibility, Nick will help you build a site that works for your business and with your audience.

Learn more at: 🔗 https://www.vividspace.co.uk

Key Stats Nick Shared:

3 seconds: Max load time users will tolerate
8 seconds: Time you have to make a first impression
3 clicks: Max number of clicks users will accept
34%: More conversions with strong social proof
75%: Trust gained from a well-designed website
3%: UK websites that are accessible by legal standards

These aren’t just numbers—they’re missed opportunities if you’re not paying attention.

Why Work With Vivid Space?

✅ Focus on performance, design, and results
✅ Deep understanding of user behaviour
✅ Friendly, collaborative process
✅ Websites that look good AND convert

Whether you need a site overhaul, a complete rebuild, or just expert guidance, Nick is your guy.

Grateful Acknowledgements

We are incredibly thankful for our Cambridge location partner: The Red Lion, Cherry Hinton, for hosting this session of Hot Stories.

Huge thanks to our talented visual storyteller, Chris Hornby Photography, for capturing the energy and heart of the event through photo and video.

This blog and the Hot Stories platform are proudly organised by Gemini Web Media, and we extend our gratitude to our main sponsor, Blue Line Operations Ltd, for their continued support.