Tips for Getting the Best Website Design for Your Money
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Tips for Getting the Best Website Design for Your Money
Copyright (c) 2009 Kevin Kielty
Raleigh SEO Company
http://www.raleighseocompany.net
Eventually every small-business owner realizes that they will
need a website for their business, but figuring out where to
start can be a challenge. Just understanding the technical lingo
and all the options can be confusing, but with the right
preparation you can have an impressive and easy to maintain
website for your small business in no time.
Check The Competition
The first place to start on your website project is to look at
some competitor websites in your industry. You will want to know
what your potential customers will comparing you to. You will
also want to find out what the standard is for your industry in
terms of the number of pages, the type of information and the
general look and feel. If for example, your competitors have
large sites and many interactive features then you will want your
site be comparable, but if your competitors have small simple
sites, then you know that you won't need lots of bells and
whistles.
Prepare Your Information
Before you meet with your web designer, gather some examples of
competitor websites that you like. List what it is that you like
and dislike about those sites. If you have any pamphlets or
brochures for your business, have those ready for your designer
as well. Choose some colors or have an idea of some color schemes
that you like and if you have won any professional awards or have
any important professional affiliations, put that information
together because you will probably want to feature that on your
website.
Do You Need A Content Management System?
One important decision that you need to make about your website
is whether or not you are going to need a content management
system. Content management systems are typically used on larger
sites, to control text, video, pictures etc. A content management
system allows you to easily change and update the information on
your site. This is useful for a website on which, for example
staff photos and bios are added often or a newsletter archive is
maintained.
If you anticipate making many changes on your website, a content
management system can save you time and money. With a content
management system, the owner of the site can make the changes as
needed, without having to wait for a web designer or webmaster to
make the changes for them. This can be a very important feature
because it allows you to keep your website current at all times
so you're making the best possible presentation to your
customer. It can save you money because you will not have to pay
your web designer to make the updates for you.
Typically, a website that is more than 15 pages would be a good
candidate for a content management system. The more information
you have on your website the greater the chances are that you are
going to need to keep that information updated. If your website
is less than 15 pages, you probably will not need a content
management system.
WordPress As A Content Management System For Small Business
WordPress is popular as a content management system for small
businesses for several reasons. One it is that it is relatively
easy to use. You do not need to be versed in HTML or any other
programming language to handle WordPress. There are also many
training videos and materials available on the Internet and also
a number of plug-ins so that you can customize the software for
your needs. WordPress is also useful for blogging which can help
to keep your website information up to date. If you would like to
show up higher in the search results, then WordPress is a good
choice for that as well. Google has stated that WordPress is one
of the easiest systems to crawl so it can help you come up higher
in the search engine results.
When you begin planning for your small business web site, start
by checking competitor websites in your industry. This will give
you an idea of approximately how many pages you will need as well
as what type of features you will want on your site. Your goal
will be to have your website look as good as, or better than your
competitor's.
By planning ahead and knowing what your potential customers will
be comparing you with, deciding how large you want your site to
be, and what type of features you will need, you will be equipped
to get the best possible website for your small business.
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Kevin Kielty writes for Internet Marketing Advantage
in Raleigh. Web design is his area of expertise. Internet
Marketing Advantage specializes in website design Raleigh.
http://raleighseocompany.net
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