Website Design
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What's the goal?
It's simple.
Our goal will be to produce a website that will impress your visitors by looking great and working with easy simplicity. Simplicity is achieved by only including what needs to be there, by stripping away non-essential elements - it doesnt' happen by accident, it comes from careful planning and good design.
We'll aim at presenting a visually balanced display with harmonious use of colour, classy typestyling and by using the best possible photos and images.
To compliment the visual appeal, your website needs to function flawlessly – every page element must work quickly and simply, menu navigation should be sensible and straight-forward.
When your visitor has formed a positive first impression, they'll click – through to that next page, and they'll make contact with you. That's our goal... simple.
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Where to start?
Website Production - we start with a Site Plan
The process of designing a website starts with good planning and we like to start with a site plan. This helps us;
- develop the menu system
- provides a guide for production of the site pages
- allows us to understand the services supplied by your business
- identify what types of functional extensions we should install
We construct all of the elements that make up your website according to the site plan. Each website we create is crafted to reflect YOUR business branding and style, it's individually created based on your needs.With our experience over many years, we are able to create a unique look and feel to your website, while our technical skills ensure the site is fully operational and functional.
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What is Responsive?
Yes we'll make it mobile and tablet friendly.
Responsive web design is a way of making a single website that works effectively on both desktop browsers and mobile devices. Responsive architecture gives the best quality browsing experience - whether on a smartphone, tablet or iPad, desktop or laptop computer, and regardless of the operating system.
Why is responsive important ?
Day by day the number of devices and browsers that need to work with your website grows and you'll want your site to perform well on all of them. Another important factor is that Google determines if your website is 'mobile friendly' and will label your site to make it easier for people searching on smartphones - a rapidly growing sector. This may ultimately affect your google traffic, so it's worthwhile to have a website that complies.
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What should we say?
Page content is a critical element of the website -- it must be informative and relevant, look attractive and create a positive impression with your visitors AND your website must be easy to use. We provide a fully supported and personalised service, with our many years of experience we can help you with advice on what your website should say or do.Content can be displayed in a variety of ways - here's some ideas of what you can add to your website :
- google map to your location
- image/photo gallery
- automated slideshow
- online shop
- product catalogue
- videos
- social media sharing
- signup for newsletter
- blog
- live chat/support
- FAQ & content sliders, tabs & accordians
- login to registered user areas
- enquiry form
- request a quote form
- Paypal payment buttons
- advertising banners
- featured items
- search field
- calendar or event scheduling
- testimonial or feedback submission
- visitor commenting
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SEO - What is it?
Search Engine Optimisation - get results in Google
Well thought-out page content is essential for a successful website, both on the level of appeal, interest and relevancy to your browsing visitors, as well as operation within Google's database. Referrals from Google search results are important, so we consider options for Search Engine Optimisation (SEO). We will apply such strategies and site configurations during construction that are relevant to your business type with the aim of achieving a high ranking as quickly as possible.
SEO strategies can be applied during construction and at completion of your website as well as post production to boost results to an existing website. All our websites are created search-engine ready.
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Domain Requirements
What is required?
Register a domain name
We recommend that you have a registered domain name, which would be similar to your trading name.Have your domain name hosted
In order that your website can be published and visible to the world, your domain name will need to be hosted, and the type of hosting package you will need will be determined by the size of your website and the functions it performs.
Let us help you
We understand this is an area of some uncertainty to most people, with it's own language and technical aspects. We are happy to manage this essential area of your website production and will help setup the most appropriate account for your particular needs.