Once you have decided you need a new website there are various things you need to consider. We will assist with this process but here are some pointers to help you.
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What is your business name? Consider having a business name that includes a keyword related to your business or sector as this will help with Search Engine Optimisation.
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Do you already have a domain name? Your domain name should be something people can easily remember. If you haven’t already got a domain name we can register one for you.
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What do you want to achieve from your website? Understanding the purpose of your website and what you want it to achieve for your business will ensure long-term success.
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Describe your business and the services you offer. This will enable us to understand your business, how it operates and what your USP’s are.
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Define your customers. It is important to know your customers and understand who the website is targeted at.
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Do you already have a logo, images and graphics? Images and graphics need to be supplied in high resolution so they look optimum on your website. We can create logos and supply images as part of your website design.
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Do you have a colour scheme or brand image in mind? Having a consistent branded online presence will enable your customers to remember your website and can make your website stand out from your competitors.
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Do you already know what you want your website to look like? Look at other websites to get ideas of style and format. What is it you like about certain websites or what don't you like? We can build and create your website around your ideas or we can provide you with ideas and suggestions.
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Do you want to have control of your website? Building a website on a Content Management System (CMS) means you have full control of its content, images and layout so you can make updates and changes at anytime. Our CMS is very easy to use and we provide full training.
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Have you thought about Search Engine Optimisation? This is an important factor to consider when launching a new website to ensure you achieve page one ranking on all major search engines. Putting in the monetary effort at the start will pay dividends in the long-term.
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Is your website Mobile Responsive? Mobile Responsive Design means websites automatically adjust to fit on all the latest mobile devices such as tablets and mobile phones. All websites we build are fully mobile responsive and automatically adjust to any screen size.
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How many pages does your website need? Knowing how many pages your website will have and what the headers will be could help speed up the design process.
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Have you thought about content? Content is key to your websites success including using keywords and headings. If you are struggling with content our in-house content writer is on hand to assist you.
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Do you need an eCommerce platform? If you want to sell products online an eCommerce website is essential. It will help to have an idea of how many products you are going to display and how you will manage this. We design and create fully secure CMS eCommerce websites so that you are in control of your products.
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Are you going to link with social media? Linking your website with social media such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn drives traffic to your website and is essential to connect with your clients and potential customers. We can integrate social media links into your website and manage social media campaigns for you.
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Have you thought about blogging? Blogging is also a great way of driving traffic to your website, staying in touch with your clients and providing them with news and information about your business and industry. We can set up a blogging page on your website.
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Do you have email addresses? We can create and set up multiple email addresses and accounts for your business.
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Do you require hosting? We provide a full dedicated hosting service to all our clients.
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Do you have a budget? If you have an idea of budget we can discuss options available to suit your project.
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Do you have a project deadline? Think about when you would like your website to go ‘live’ so we can discuss timescales and project delivery dates.
With over 16 years of industry experience and knowledge in website design and development we will design and build the website you want to achieve for your online business. Get in touch to find out more.