| Being a good Web site designer requires much more than just designing Web pages and publishing them on the Internet.
The
designer you choose must be able to present
this information to your Internet audience
in an attractive and functional manner.
The
designer you select should also have a
complete understanding of the many
factors affecting the functionality of your
Web site. Without this knowledge they will
be unable to create an effective Web site
for your business.
Assemble
your staff and put together a list of everything your
customers may want to know about your company and the products
and/or services you offer.
Your
Web site designer should be skilled in the following areas:
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Communication:
Your designer should be easy to talk to
and should explain technical information in a
way you can understand, good communication
between you and your designer is important in
building a Web site which effectively conveys
your message to your Internet audience.
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How
to effectively use graphics on the Internet:
Some designers overload your site with
unnecessary graphics which cause your pages to
load too slow. Our graphics are Optimized for
use on the Web.
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Graphics
Design:
A professional Web site designer will have the
graphics software and skills to custom design
logos, image maps and other graphics for your
Web site.
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Browser Limitations:
There are many different browsers which
are used to surf the Web, each browser will
preview pages differently. Your pages will
seldom preview identically in different
browsers. Your designer must be familiar with
the limitations of various browsers in order
to design a Web site which will function
properly on any browser.
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Internet Marketing:
A Web site designer should know how to
launch a cost-effective promotional campaign
for your Web site.
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Designing
a site compatible with search engines:
Search engines each use different methods
of indexing Web sites and their contents. It
is very important that your designer create a
site that will be indexed properly by the
major search engines.
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Knowledge
of software and coding:
A Web site designer with the skills and
tools to create a dynamic Web site can add
features to your site beyond static html
pages.
Should
You Select a Business or Individual?
You
may wish to seriously consider hiring a business
to design your Web site. There are countless
individuals quite skilled at designing Web
sites. However,
do these individuals have the resources or the
incentive to design and manage your new Web site
in the same manner a reputable business will?
Your
final decision should be based on many factors, but mostly on common sense. Selecting a Web site designer is a
often a matter of
personal judgment, so be sure to get the facts. Don't be afraid to
ask questions and be sure you are comfortable
with your choice, before you make your final decision.
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