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Aesthetics and Web Marketing
For four years I worked in the editorial department of a major Internet directory. My job required me to search for and review thousands upon thousands of Web sites. Oh, the horror! I could tell you about the company that misspelled its own name. I...
Developing Your Website: 10 Tips for Getting Started
1. Be clear on your purpose . Building a website can be a long and arduous procedure if you are not sure what you are doing. However, if you have a clear focus as to what you expect your website to do for your business/organization, things will...
How to Prepare Images for Your Web Site – Part 1
You are staring at the your monitor waiting for the image to download. It finally appears but it has blurry edges. You go to the next page but can't read the text because of the dark image in the background. The next page has animated images, that...
Why Your Business Needs a Website
Even with the steady growth of the World Wide Web, many businesses do not have an online presence and some think that they do not need to have a presence at all. "My business is doing fine as it is." That's great! But, it's almost impossible to...
You Too Can Have an Amazing Website
It is a well-known fact that a successful business depends greatly on how it is marketed. With an ever increasing dependence on the web, the use of a professional website is not only a necessity, but a priority. Although it is a common thought that...
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Choosing the Right Web Site Designer
You've made up your mind. You want to have a website to represent your business.
The next decision to be made . . . who should you hire to develop your site?
There are many people capable of building their own personal sites. They can put cute
little comments and pictures of their pets or kids up for you to enjoy. But, when it
comes to having a website that will be a form of marketing for your business, you want
someone with experience. Someone who has an understanding of the Internet and
what is the best way to boost the exposure of a website.
They must have a clear knowledge of a variety of contributing factors to your sites'
success. Such factors include how best to market your site, the options and
limitations of graphics, how to create a site that is effective within search engines,
knowledge of the drawbacks of different browsers, and the understanding of the coding
required for your site.
It is crucial that your designer understands you, your company and what you want to
accomplish with your website. To determine this, you need to answer a few questions
first.
What do you want on your website? What is the desired outcome of your site? Is your
designer open to your ideas and provides input and suggestions for improvement?
Have you checked out your competition or other websites to get ideas of what is the
'norm' for a successful site? The more information you have prior to starting a website,
the more accurately you can communicate with your designer and get the desired
outcome that produces the best results.
Creating a website can be an overwhelming experience. You need to ensure that
your
designer is easy to talk to and keeps you updated on your sites' progress. If you have
questions . . . ask! After all this is your site and you have a right to know how it is
coming along and in terms that you can understand.
You also need to check out websites that your designer has made in the past. Check
to see that the graphics load quickly, that it is easy to navigate between the pages,
and that overall you like their style.
Finally, the cost! This is a very important factor for small business owners when
deciding on a website designer. Larger companies will charge more and can probably
make your site very elaborate. If you need a site filled with all the bells and whistles,
you will be paying for it. If you simply need a site that is a background of your
company and the products or services that you provide, the cost will be considerably
lower and you can use a smaller company or independent designer.
Your website is going to be a 24-hour advertisement for your company. Skimping on
any of the above listed factors will have an effect on the final result of your website and
the outcome that you want from it. Do your research and you can join other successful
businesses who are using the Internet to boost their exposure and their revenue.
About the Author
Janice Byer is the founder of Docu-Type Administrative Services
http://www.docutype.net, an off-site office assistance company that specializes in
word processing, desktop publishing and website development. Contact them today at
(905)584-1746 or mailto:jbyer@docutype.net to learn how they can help YOU meet &
exceed the expectations of YOUR customers.
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