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When designing and building a website, mobile site or app, we always start with by getting to know the client and their goals. We are trying to find the answer to one question – what do you need your web site to be and do for your business? Once we get a better understanding of your business and establish your needs, we will begin the design phase where we layout the aesthetics of your web site and iterate on that until you are happy. When you are happy we will begin to fully developed the site, move on the the testing phase and then transfer ownership to you. Here is what we offer:
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PSD to WordPress
Already working with a designer? If so, you’re already in good shape. I can take your existing PSD designs and create a custom WordPress theme for your site. This will be a one of a kind theme that only your site uses and has access to.
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Start From Square One
Have an idea of what you want to do, and nothing more? Looking to build a new site for your business? I will help guide you from idea to implementation. I will take care of the nitty-gritty design and code work, you just provide the content.
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Visual Web Design
If you are a business with an on-staff developer or your own development team, you might want to hire us to complete the visual design for your site. We can build wireframes, design intuitive user interfaces and then hand it off to your development team to implement. Deliverables will include: Photoshop and/or Illustrator files, graphics and fonts.
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Mobile Web Design
Mobile devices are changing the way consumers access information. If your customers are using mobile devices to reach your site, then you should give them the best experience possible. I will develop your mobile site to load quickly while still looking great on smaller screens so that your customers can access your site on the go.
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WordPress Integration
Do you need a site that you can easily maintain and update yourself? Do you need a blog as part of your web solution? Then the WordPress content management system is probably what you’re looking for. WordPress allows for easy maintenance with out any coding skills required. If you have no previous code knowledge don’t worry, WordPress is very intuitive.
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E-commerce Integration
Do you plan to use your site to sell products or services? You will need an e-commerce solution. I will design the look of the site as well as implement the necessary functionality throughout, from product listings to shopping carts all the way up to, and including, the final point of sale including the payment processing.
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Banner Ad Design
Looking to spread your marketing wings a bit? I can design the perfect banner ad campaign that your customers will actually want to click.
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Web Copywriting
Some businesses know exactly what they want content they want to include on their site. Most don’t. If you don’t know the best content to include on your site, I can certainly help you pin point that vital information. If you’re interested in search engine optimization (SEO,) I will work your keywords to will help get you found in search results.
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Domain Name Registration/Hosting
If you don’t already have a domain name or web hosting provider, I can get that all set up for you and be your all in one solution. I will register the domain name of your choosing in your name, and set up your web host with everything you need to get your site up and running in no time.
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Ongoing Site Maintenance
If you don’t have a developer or a development team, and don’t want to go through the learning curve of maintaining your own site, it might make more sense for us to do it for you. We can maintain your site, update content and make software/plugin updates as often as you need them.
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Print Design
Looking for a classic print deisgner? I have one on staff that can help you get to that next level of professionalism. We can help you design postcards, flyers, posters, business cards, tri-fold pamphlets, your company logo, letterheads…the possibilities are endless. If you can print it, we’ll design it.
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WordPress Repair
Already have an existing WordPress site, but for one reason or another you just can’t access it? It could be, you’re just seeing a white screen when trying to log in to the dashboard, or maybe you just can’t remember your password from three years ago. Whatever the case, I’ll get you back into your site. I will complete the work in about 2 hours as I know how important it is to have access to your site at all times.
My Design Process
Step 1: The Initial Consultation
When I first meet with a new client, I like to ask a lot of questions. These questions are designed to figure out your personal style preferences as well as to get to the main driving force behind your business. To be more specific, we need to know about your customers, your business and your website visitors and what they expect to get out of your site. Here are some questions you can expect:
- What is your business?
- Describe your business in one sentence.
- How old is your company?
- Who are your main competitors?
- What differentiates your business from competitors?
- Can you describe your target customer?
- What is the main specific goal for the website?
- What are some existing website designs that you like and why?
- What specific functionalities would you like included on your website design?
Once I have the answers to these and a slew of other questions, we are ready to move onto the next step in the design process.
Step 2: Planning
Once I know the clients’ needs for their site, I will begin to do some heavy research. This is where I put together a plan of action based on your customer profile, your competition and what your goals are. I will look at what existing works are in your niche, and I will even look at what competitors are doing wrong, and see where we can succeed where they have failed.
I will also decide what technologies make sense for your specific site and put together a plan for how to include them into the project.
Step 3: Site/Information Architecture
Once I have gathered all the necessary information, I will begin by giving your website its structure. I do this through a process called wireframing. The goal of wireframing is to determine the overall organization, layout, page hierarchy and linking structure. I will analyze your companies unique needs, and implement web standards best practices to ensure that your custom site has a consistent and logical flow.
This is a critical step in the design process. It is at this stage where the usability of the website is fleshed out. Poor usability sends potential customers away, while an intuitive site increase customer retention. After the overall structure and flow of the site is nailed down, we can move on to the design.
Step 4: Visual Site Design
This is the stage where we take the organization from the previous step and make it come to life in a visually appealing way. Good web design should make it easy for website visitors to know what to do and where to go in an intuitive way. We are able to use our creative resources to make a custom website design that not only looks great, but is appropriate to your business and attracts end users.
We start by designing the homepage. It is a logical first step, since the homepage is almost always the first impression your site will make on your customers. It is here that we determine the color scheme, fonts and overall style that will carry across the site as a whole. Once we have the homepage designed, we present it to our client for approval. Since the web design process is a collaborative one, we welcome abundant feedback from our clients as we hone in on the final design. Most websites go through an evolution during this process as we gather feedback and use it to improve the overall design to meet our clients’ needs. We promise to always provide expert advice to our clients if we feel something they are asking for is not in the best interest of the project and their business.
Once the homepage is locked in and signed off by our client, we begin designing an internal page for approval. After this is complete and signed off on, we can begin the web design of the entire site. Throughout the process, there is always an open dialogue between us and our clients. Changes are made as necessary, until we get the final approval for the website design.
Step 5: Website Development
Being the final phase, this where everything comes together and the real magic happens. Creative design meets up-to-date technology as we bring your designs to life. Now is when we get to implement all the fun functionality that we have planned for.
Once the development is finished to our standards, we then put it through its paces and test in all of the major web browsers to ensure that it will work for your customers. All of this testing is done on our own servers, and once it has passed all of the necessary tests, and is approved by our client, it is then transferred to your web host, and tested once again for any remaining issues. Then in the final magic moment, it is made live and visible for all the world to see.
Take Control of Your Content
Our specialty is designing and building custom websites that express our clients business and one in which they can confidently control themselves. Imagine having your site go live, then be able to add and change content as often as you like. By being in the drivers’ seat, you can keep your site growing and changing as your business grows.
And the best part is, you don’t even need any existing coding knowledge to do it. It is as simple as logging into your website’s admin area, clicking on the page you would like to edit and type it into a user-friendly text editor. In short, if you can use Microsoft Word, you can update your new website. Do you run an e-commerce site? Imagine being able to quickly and easily add new items, including photos and descriptions in minutes. This is all possible through the implementation of WordPress.