Digital technology is advancing with every passing day, and in 2017 we can expect to see many changes in the way websites are created and displayed. Keeping up to date with current trends is important as more and more people use smartphones and tablets for information ‘on the go’.

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With that in mind, here are 9 more website design trends to watch out for in the coming months.

1 Flexbox

Thanks to Flexbox, it’s now easier than ever to create responsive websites without having to spend arduous hours in problem solving. Using a helpful interface, Flexbox allows designers to create beautiful layouts with ease, even with the most difficult designs.

2 Breaking the grid

Traditional web design has relied heavily on the use of boxes and grids to create carefully aligned elements. This year we can expect to see more designers moving away from this style and developing unique layouts. Text and graphics will appear more randomly, with an increase in overlap and a more ‘random’ feel as web developers push the boundaries.

3 Personalised content

The holy grail of website design, personalised content is, according to Econsultancy, the top priority for B2C marketers.

4 CSS Grid

It’s on the way this year and it’s going to be huge. CSS Grid is going to transform website design, allowing designers and developers to create stunning websites without resorting to problem-solving hacks.

5 Keeping it truthful

Last year saw a huge rise in the number of fake news stories, and this year sees a backlash against misinformation.

6 Conversation

Whether human to human or chatbot to human, online interaction is going to be big in 2017.

7 Code-free design

This year is all about speed and accessibility, so web designers are using the latest technology to speed up the process. More people will be turning to a Workflow or Drupal agency such as https://www.website-express.co.uk/service/drupal-development-agency to create beautiful and effective sites that pull in customers.

8 Virtual Reality

It’s still in its infancy, but we’re going to be seeing a big increase in the use of VR this year, even if the majority of browsers can’t yet support it.

9 Design and content blogs

Expect to see an increase in insider blogs in the coming months, offering helpful insights into the processes involved in website creation.