Everything we do is custom.

Just as no two businesses are alike, no one website strategy can fill the needs of them all. That's why our approach to website design is bottom-up, not top-down. We enter into each web project not with preconceived ideas, but with a blank canvas. We won't pretend to understand your online needs without first gaining an understanding of you and your business. So first, we listen. We learn about your business... your customers... your competition. Your special needs, strengths and opportunities. We learn about your dreams and your realities. And once we understand these things, then we begin to customize a web strategy that delivers the results you need.

We handle all of our projects with the same level of attention and personalized care whether your needs call for a single-page business card site, a functionality-intensive eCommerce site or anything in between. We take pride in each and every site we build, and we aren't finished until you are thrilled. We understand the stresses that business owners and association directors are under. We know how valuable your time is... so we offer turnkey solutions from concept to launch. You have enough to worry about... doing what we do best gives you more time to do what you do best. After all... you've got a business to run.

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Website Design Services

Website Concept and Design

Armed with a new-found knowledge of your particular needs and goals, we begin the process of designing your new website, keeping our focus on a big picture strategy while paying close attention to the smallest of details in design, functionality and ease of navigation. We design each site to the style and image of your business, combining our ideas and experience with your input to come up with a website and online strategy that makes sense for your company and fits your style and taste as well.

Content Development

A website is often the first and only factor that a potential customer will consider before deciding which provider to contact for a service or product. And when it comes to first impressions, nothing screams "amateur!" more loudly than poorly written copy or homemade imagery. Professionalism is absolutely critical in setting you apart from your competition. We provide professional copy writing, photography and graphics services that will give you the edge you need to get noticed... in a good way. Have your own content? No problem... we'll be more than happy to have you provide your own content, and work with you in maximizing its impact.

Content Management Systems

A website that is built on a Content Management System (CMS) platform often has many advantages over more traditionally-built websites. CMS sites are extremely versatile, making them very easy to maintain and update. They are totally scalable; easily keeping pace with the changing needs of your growing company without having to "blow up" the entire site and start from scratch. Functionality can be added... sites can be expanded... design elements can be changed, all without going through the cost and potential downtime that a total rebuild brings. Another advantage to Content Management Systems is the ease with which content can be changed. In many cases, content such as photos, graphics and text can be changed by the site owner, eliminating the need to call a programmer to update regularly changing content.

Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

More than ever, people are using internet search engines like Google, Bing and Yahoo to find providers for the products and services they seek. So if you want customers to find your business when they search the web, you need to be sure your site shows up when they go looking. A website simply cannot produce results if people don't see it or aren't able to find it. And search engine visibility is equally important no matter how simple or complex your website. That's why we provide Search Engine Optimization on every site we design... through content optimization, keyword research and optimization, submission of your site to the major search engines, and search analytics.

Social Media

Blogs... Twitter... Facebook... Viral Marketing. Social Media can drive traffic to your site and build a fanbase for your business. We'll advise you on the benefits of Social Media and give you recommendations for your site. If Social Media is right for your business, we'll get you set up and running.

eCommerce

Selling your products directly from your website? We'll build your eCommerce site with shopping cart functionality and guide you through Merchant Account set-up.

Special Needs?

Member registration? Event Calendars? Custom functionality? We'd be glad to discuss, advise and implement them for you.

Other Internet Services

Domain Name Research and Registration

Relax. We'll do the legwork for you - what URL's are already taken? Which are available? What is the best URL for me to use? We'll advise you on the do's and don'ts of this first step, bring you options, and get your new Domain registered for you.

Web Hosting

Our turnkey solutions will handle your new site from the start... we'll get you up and running 'live' on the internet, and keep it going month after month, year after year, at a price that won't keep you up at night.

Redirects

Upgrading your current site? We'll handle all file transfers and domain re-directs for you.

Email Account Setup

Not surprisingly, email is very often the preferred method for new customers when contacting businesses about their services. Your business email address is just one more detail that makes an impression... good or bad... on your customer. A customized email address (your_name@your_company.com, for example) validates your business as a professional, legitimate business much more effectively than an address using a common email provider domain such as @comcast.net, @verizon.net or @aol.com. We can set you up with the email accounts you need... directly through your new website.

Ongoing Site Maintenance

So my site is live and performing beautifully. But what if I decide to expand into a new product line? What if I change my address or add another location? What if I decide to run a special promotion? Every business is unique, and we can customize a maintenance plan that fits the specific needs of your website. Regularly scheduled updates or "call us when you need us". In many cases, we can even build your site so that you can make simple changes yourself, including training and instructional materials.

Webmaster Training

For sites that require simple content changes on a regular basis, calling a programmer every time you want to change a product photo or upcoming events copy may not be the best option. In cases where it makes sense for you, we can supply you with step by step instructions for changing certain content types such as photographs and text through the use of Content Management Systems. Content Management Systems (CMS) provide password-protected access to the "back end" of your site allowing simple content changes from any internet-connected computer, eliminating the need to call a programmer. Our training materials are custom designed for your website for ease of use and peace of mind. And if you ever come across a change you don't feel comfortable handling, just give us a call.

Website and Database Backups

All websites should have a regularly scheduled backup plan, separate and apart from the host servers. The frequency with which you should back up your site depends on the nature of your site and the frequency of content changes. We will prepare a backup schedule and perform regular backups of your entire site on a schedule that we develop with you, customized to the specific needs of your new website.

Internet Marketing/Search Engine Marketing (SEM)

Your visibility on the web depends on an effective Internet Marketing plan. Search Engine Marketing, in tandem with an effective organic SEO program is the best way to optimize your presence on the internet. We'll advise you on the effective use of search marketing tools such as Google's Adwords. We'll show you which programs are an effective spend and which to avoid.