Custom Website Design

In today’s technology-driven world, a professional, impactful, and memorable web presence is crucial. Visitors need a look, as well as a message, that is persuasive. Using a combination of graphic design skills and technical knowledge, I can develop and launch for you a website that is attractive, unique, and user-friendly. Whether you know exactly what you are looking for or need help getting started, I can bring your ideas to full function on the web or work beside you to find exactly what you need to be successful online.

Your website will be coded to comply with the strictest standards of the web today and can incorporate any of the web's latest features. All my designs are hand-coded and I do not use any clumsy software programs that produce inefficient webpage code or ruin the aesthetic appeal of your design. I will ensure that your website is optimized for web presentation and will be accessible regardless of what kind computer or device your visitors are browsing on, whether it be a PC, a Mac, an Apple device, or a Droid phone. Your website can also be built to be accessible to people who rely on screen reading software programs. I can work in a team with other specialists, such as marketers, animators, and artists, to develop various features for your website depending on their expertise.

Once your site is up and running, I offer worry-free custom maintenance plans to monitor your site as well as keep it up to date with fresh, accurate content. These include full time support should you encounter any problems or require any enhancements. I also offer all inclusive domain name registration, web hosting, and email plans at extremely reasonable rates.

I believe every project deserves special care and attention so that it precisely meets your business goals. You'll be able to suggest revisions until you are 100% satisfied with your new website.

Website Redesign

Many times, the content on your website is great. However, if your website lacks is the impact of a well designed website, your visitors may be inclined to leave your website and land on the site of one of your competitors. If you already have a website, ask yourself these questions:

1. Does my website serve it's purpose and generate more business for my company?

2. Does my website instill trust and confidence in my business or brand?

2. Does my competitor have a better website than me, functionally or visually?

3. Is a lack or overdose of technology or design killing my web presence?

4. Is my website user-friendly, and does it make finding information and contacting me easy?

5. Does the content on my website deliver the right message?

6. Are my pages fast loading?

7. Am I easily able to update my website?

When we evaluate your existing website, we will look at it's overall graphical presentation, page layout, navigation system, functionality, download time, usefulness of content and more. We will look at your website's search engine rankings and current technology strategies and determine possible areas of improvement and all that a new website can offer.

Whether your website requires added functionality, updated content, or a more sophisticated look and feel, contact me to discuss how we can create the website you've always wanted.

E-Commerce Websites

Take your business's sales to the internet with a variety of professional e-commerce software packages. Accept credit cards securely and calculate shipping costs with ease; All while keeping track of inventory, sales and much, much more.

Ecommerce Software Packages

Ask about website development for a content management system (CMS)

Content Management Systems

A content management system is online software that keeps track of every piece of information on a website. CMSs enable anyone, regardless of their experience level, to manage their website's content. Because the software is web-based, the site can be easily updated from any computer through an online login. CMSs offer many great features that allow your website to do more quickly and easily.

Online Forums

A forum (sometimes called a bulletin board or message board), is an online community where people can get answers, share knowledge, and have discussions in a specialized, topic-based posting system. A discussion begins when one user posts a comment or question that elicits feedback from others. By reading each subsequent post in a discussion, you can see how the conversation has evolved.

I provide complete forum setup and high-quality, custom forum design services. I can also link your forum with your website for seamless integration.

Blogs

Blogs are websites on which you can share thoughts and ideas in periodic writing entries. There are over 100 million blogs on the internet today. Blogs are a unique kind of website because they encourage readers to further the dialogue through comments, sharing, and subscription features. The easy to use blogging software comes with everything you need to get started. You'll be able to track your blog's popularity, see who is linking to you, and much more.

Whether you have interesting ideas, advice to give, comments to make, or news to share, the question is not, "Why should I start a blog?" but rather, "Why shouldn't I start a blog?"

Blogs for Businesses

Blogging has also become a very affordable marketing strategy for businesses.

Blogs can increase traffic to your business site. Search engines love blogs and will rank websites with them better than those without. With some strategic blogging and interlinking, you can increase visitor traffic to your business website.

Blogs give you a way to reach out to clients. Blogs are informal, conversational and real-time. They give you an opportunity to talk directly to your clients and colleagues, providing value beyond the information listed on your website.

You can establish yourself as an expert. When you post good information on your blog on a regular basis, you will build a group of loyal readers.

You can provide news, events, specials and other information about your business. A blog is a great addition to a business website, especially when it provides information about company news, events, new services, partnerships, and special discounts.

Your blog will appear at your own web address and you'll be able to benefit from personalized email addresses (eg. jessica@myblog.com). You are also able to get a custom design for your blog instead of an off-the-shelf template. I can handle all setup, design, and technical support for your blog. I can also integrate your blog into your main website if you have one.