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NetClimber Web Design is available to
discuss all your web site needs. Whether you are trying to
determine if your business is ready for a web site or if you've
made the decision but need to set a budget, we can answer
your questions.
We have added some recent articles written by
Diane Askin of NetClimber Web Design. This will assist you
in finding solutions for your business.
Is our business ready for a web site?
Web sites are becoming as important to business
as a phone number, fax number or Yellow Pages’ listing.
People are using the Internet to do their research and your
business web site can provide the information they seek. Even
the most basic web site can market your company with brochure-like
information, offer 24 / 7 access to your business, reach customers
in new areas and optimize telephone queries.
Where to start?
Every web site needs a Developer to design
the site, a Domain Name that is the location of the site on
the Internet, and a Host that will provide a storage place
for the site. In most cases the developer will act as a consultant
and provide solutions for all these needs. Developers may
be found through business relations, your local Chamber of
Commerce, Yellow Pages, or through sites researched on the
Internet – most developers have a link on any site they
have designed.
How much will it cost?
Will it be a multi-media design? Will it provide
e-commerce functionality? The number of pages, graphic design,
and content availability all factor in. As well as design,
there are two other costs to consider. There is an initial
domain registration fee for a .com address - cost $35./year.
Once created, hosting of the site is necessary. This is
a monthly rate which varies depending upon the number of
email addresses provided, server extension support, backups,
traffic reporting, search engine submitting, etc. A free
consultation with the developer will help you determine
all costs that must be considered.
Budget Planning for your web site "Building
in Phases"
Most importantly, set your Goals - You must
know what you want to accomplish with your company web site
and make sure your designer is aware of the end results you
expect. Once you have determined your goals, outline your
budget to your designer and have them review your goals and
budget for the best options.
The following is a good way to start when the
expense needs to be balanced over a period of time. Remember
that the initial page will usually be the most expensive because
it is the page that determines the layout and design.
- Start with a main page with details about the business
and contact info including an email link - NOW YOU ARE ON
THE WEB!
- Add pages as it fits the budget
- product info summary
- service info summary
- location
- about us
- Add more detailed pages
- detailed info about each product
- detailed info about each service
- Search Engine Placement Strategies
- Forms and data gathering pages
- E-Commerce
*Note: This is just an example of site building
strategies and its pages and their order should be relevant
to company needs.
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