Custom web design
Custom Web Design Starts at $1599.00
For most companies we recommend either Joomla or Wordpress for the core CMS architecture. We also use Drupal, Magento and custom PHP as needed by client. Whatever solution is chosen, we incorporate SEO from the start so you don't have to retro-fit later.
Most recent web designs Additional web design samples
Since 1999, when we began building websites, we have learned 4 basic truths about web design.
1) Design is HIGHLY SUBJECTIVE.
2) Clients need the option to manage their site content if they choose.
3) Web sites must be readable by humans and search engines.
4) Web sites must change, grow and evolve with a client's business and technology.
Given this, we utulize open source content management systems and follow the process below when custom designing a website.
1) We help clients define their short and long term objectives of their website.
2) We ask clients to find three, or more, sites they like the design of.
3) Based on items 1 & 2, we work with clients to design a site to their brand aesthtetic, objectives and budget.
Through the process we advise and train clients on a variety of issues such as usability, hosting, search engine optimization, cross browser compatibility, scalability, post launch marketing and management, etc.
By the end of the process, our clients have a web site custom designed and built to their brand aesthetic, objectives and budget. Additionally, they can manage their sites content themselves if they choose. And, of course, the sites are readable by humans and search engines. Combined, all of these elements allow for their website to change, grow and evolve with their company and technology.
To learn more, contact us for a free consultation and be sure to review the information below.
Below are a few sites we designed and built / or retro fit for SEO.
Content Management Systems (CMS)
If you can write an email, you can update your own site!
Our preferred CMS platform is Joomla though we have also worked with Drupal and Wordpress among others. Joomla is a highly regarded open source content management system. In short, this means it is FREE. You pay us to custom design, build and train you to use your new CMS website. Additionally, because the code is open source, you OWN the code. In lay terms, using open source is the difference between RENTING vs OWNING. If, at any time, you desire to change developers or bring management in-house, you are free to do so.
FAQ
What can I do with Joomla
Joomla is an advanced CMS systems which allow for anything you can imagine from a simple brochure to the highest level of e-commerce. This platform has been used by well know companies such as Ebay, Harvard, Barnes and Noble, Jaguar, etc.
Addition platforms
We have also worked with the following systems and scripting languages:
PHP Msql (Magento, xCart, OScart, Miva Merchant, etc), ASP, ASPX, JSP, Cold Fusion, Flash action script, 4D
How long does it take?
Generally speaking it takes about 3 days to
create a simple 10 pages "brochure" style website.
Who owns the code?
You do.
How does payment work?
For projects under $5,000 USD we request a 50% deposit to get started. We then build the site and host on our server for BETA testing and review. Once you have approved all changes, and made the final payment, we move the site to your server and go live.
How much is hosting?
Hosting can vary depending on your needs, but a simple 10 page site, with email, costs as low as $3.96 per month. We recommend the Host Gator
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