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Ideas To Help Start Your Web Site

Seattle Website Design


arrow The all important name. Think of two or three names that are short, descriptive and memorable. Then see if those names are available to reserve at www.register.com.

arrow Search for a "web site host" and "web designer". If you found this site that way then you are well on your way. Many hosts will provide you with tools to build your site. Look into them, it could save you a bundle but they are inherently limited compared to the design tools a professional designer has. For web site hosting we recommend DRW Networks. They provide quality hosting, consistent up time and the best in customer support at a cost effective price.

arrow Always compare the two above items keeping in mind the size of site you want and what you want it to do for you or your business. Don't pay for more site space than you will need and don't pay for extra pages that your users may not visit.

arrow Start with what you know. If your company already has logos, colors or graphics of some type that represent your business then use them.

arrow Conduct some research. Spend some time searching similar sites that relate to what your site will be about. This might help with the layout and organization of the information you want to present on your site.

arrow Forms are a very important part of every web site. They give you orders for product, tell you what your customer wants or gives you feedback on the services you provide. A well thought out form can save you and your customer a lot of time.

arrow Below is a list of questions that should help get you going in the right direction when making plans for the design of your web site.
  • Who is your target audience? What are they looking for from your web site?
  • What time frame do you want your web site to be done in? Will it be done in stages?
  • Have you seen web sites by other companies in your industry? What do you like and dislike about these sites?
  • What three basic colors would you like to use?
  • What products or services are you providing? Are you selling online? How do you want your items displayed?
  • What is the scope of your site? Small business, ecommerce, corporate, personal, etc.
  • Do you have the text, logos and images that you want to use on your site?
  • What other ways are you promoting your business? Will these methods have the web site address as a prominent feature? Have you priced search engine placement?






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