What is the first step in getting started
for our website?
The very first thing to do is to give some thought
in advance to what you want your web site to accomplish. The point
of this exercise is to realistically assess and prioritize the
goals of placing your web site online.
Once we make contact, then what happens?
First, we will discuss with you what your primary
objectives are in placing your organization on the World Wide Web.
From that discussion we'll determine what comprehensive solutions
will fulfill those goals. Once you indicate to us how extensive a
site you want, we will take all that information to collaborate in
creating a content outline that will guide the custom design
process. Your opinions and ideas are incorporated into every
aspect of this outline.
When the initial design process is complete, we carefully review
each individual web page to be certain the presentation is both
accurate and attractively portrayed.
Your completed site is uploaded to the server in a "hidden"
directory for your final approval. Any changes you want can be
made at this time. Upon your authorization, it is then published
on the web for public viewing.
Finally, we are available to assist you in developing the best web
site promotion strategy for integrating your Internet presence
into your overall public relations and marketing approach. As is
often said in cyberspace, "a web site is an ongoing process, not
just a one time project."
What happens if we occasionally need to
make content changes?
This is what is referred to as "web site
maintenance." You can either outsource the job to us to make the
changes for you on an "as needed" basis, or (in the case of your
own domain name and server) you have the option to make those
changes yourself if you have the necessary equipment and
expertise.
We have a web site, but it is not doing
much for us... can you help?
Yes. We specialize in makeover's - taking an
existing web site and transforming it into a productive,
attractive, and profitable business tool. Always remember, your
web site is a "window through which the world will view you," so
making it as professional looking as possible presents your
organization in the best possible light.
We can also provide a professional web site evaluation, where we'll
check out its HTML coding, layout, download time, graphics, and
attractiveness to search engines, then will prepare a detailed
written report for you. You select how many of the pages on your
web site you want critically analyzed - you can then make the
changes to the site yourself, or have someone else do it for you.
How long does it take to get a new web
site online?
Again, this depends on how extensive your web site
is, and also on how quickly the necessary content materials can be
gathered. We will guide you through the process of assembling your
text and graphics, then will construct your site based on what you
provide. The quicker we receive your packet of graphics and text
materials, the quicker we can begin the design process. Generally
speaking, you should realistically expect a mid-sized site to take
approximately 2 to 4 weeks to get online once we receive these
materials from you. We will give you a pretty accurate completion
date once we have the chance to review everything you send.
We have scanning equipment, so can we do
our own photo scans?
You are certainly welcomed to save some money by
doing your own scanning. However, it is essential that this
scanning be done correctly for the web, otherwise, your efforts
will not be usable.
Our outfit is not located in your
state.... will that be a problem?
Absolutely not. Most of the web site design work
we do are for organizations located around the country. The
Internet is without boundaries, and therefore you can have your
site designed by our firm here in the beautiful Pocono Mountain's
of Pennsylvania, have it hosted with us or in another part of the
country, and access it locally in your area.
Your criteria can therefore be focused on price, quality, and
customer service - three reasons why North America Outdoors is
repeatedly chosen by Outfitters, Guides and Taxidermist nationwide
who want a distinctive and successful web presence that stays
within their budget.
What pages do you want?
Think about the information you are wanting for
your web site. How many pages, what information will be on each
page.
The Home Page
Your home page must give as much information about
your web site as possible. If you are wanting a web surfer to find
your web site you need good content for the opening page of the
site.
Photo's
Show photo's. This can be very important to your
web site visitor. Whether your selling products or offering your
services for hunting and fishing you can never have enough photo's
through out your web site.
Photo Gallery
If your an Outfitter or a Guide it a good idea to
have us set up a collection of photo's. Visitors can view the
gallery page and see exactly what you have to offer. |