Design philosophy:

Site Architecture - There's no point having a website if site visitors can't find what's relevant to them. Your website needs to be organized in a clear and obvious hierarchy.  The way the site is organized is not necessarily the same way your  business is segmented.   Your website should be designed for your users - not for you.

Intuitive navigation - Having sorted out website architecture, the main menu should always be intuitive.  Avoid making confusing or obscure interfaces for the sake of being clever.

Fresh Content - Don't let your website feel like a ghost town.  Even simple things like the random selection of a key graphic on the front page give the users the impression that your website is alive. You may even want to add new content to your site.

Information Flow - Decide what you really want to show your site visitors and use information flow and a "call to action" to direct them to it. Don't leave users guessing at what they should click on next.

Appropriate look and feel - This goes without saying.  A sloppy looking website reflects a sloppy business.  Avoid the use of such things as splash screens - many users are rarely impressed by them.

Build it and they will come - Not usually true. Promote your website on all your stationary and marketing materials.  You'll get far more appropriate traffic by advertising in the right places. 

How I can help:

 1. Create an effective web presence for your company or organization

• Conventional html  or Joomla Content Management system (CMS)  site (such as this site)

 2. Maintain  your new site so content stays fresh.

 3. Add new features/enhancements as needed. 

4. Aassist you register your new domain name.  I can also arrange a web hosting company to host your new website.  I prefer web hosting servers equipped with Microsoft FrontPage extensions in order to take advantage of FrontPage’s built-in interactive features such as forms submission, banner management. etc.    

Alternatives:

Design an entirely new site - - My first objective is to gain considerable insight into your business in order to determine the most effective way for your new website to be successful.   After we agree on the overall website design, web presence goals and general content for your Website, I will begin the design and page layout process.  I will ask you to provide  content materials including text, graphics, forms and charts.  You will have the opportunity to monitor my work throughout the process.  Once you have approved the website's final design and content, it will be published for access to all.

Makeover  of an existing site - - Things change fast  and websites can soon require a makeover. I can take your site and update it with a  new look and revised content. You can have a beautifully designed, vastly improved website created and it could cost less than you paid for the original one!

Site makeovers usually cost less than starting from scratch.

Learning how to do it yourself  - - For those who would prefer to become self-sufficient in creating a new website or updating an existing site, I can teach you what you need to know. The extent of training will depend on the complexity of your site as well as your general experience level. 

 Other services include:

• Email marketing materials
• Print marketing materials
• Newsletters, brochures and flyers
• Digital photography
• Custom designed graphics including logos
• Word processing including saving to Adobe Acrobat format
• PowerPoint presentations
• Computer training... basic, intermediate or advanced
• Software training including Microsoft Office
• Other forms of  General consulting.

 Go HERE for links to several samples of our work.

 

 

Let's discuss how I can help you or your company/organization succeed.  It's easy to get the process started. Just call 618-524-7590 or email me to set up an initial  planning meeting.   A written cost estimate will subsequently be provided within 24 hours.

Your complete satisfaction is our goal!