Archive for the ‘Web Development’ Category

WordPress – for blogs and websites

Saturday, November 10th, 2007

When most people think of WordPress, they think of (open source) software for blogs. It was after all created with blogging in mind… archiving posts by months, categories and subcategories.

Wordpress - for blogs and websites

WordPress however, is not limited to ‘rolling posts’. Incorporated into the WordPress software is the ability to create ‘pages’ thus allowing customers to use it as a simple website CMS (content management system) rather than a blog… or as both.

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Website development process

Saturday, September 29th, 2007

The website development process varies from project to project depending on the Customers needs and the Web Design Company. The following is a general overview of some of the steps you may encounter while developing your own online presence.

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Initial Consultation (s)

  • Get a good feeling for if you’d like to work with this web development company. Just because you meet with them for an initial consultation doesn’t mean you are obligated to hire them.
  • Discuss your marketing needs as determined through the ‘Website cost and pre-quote questions‘ discovery section.
  • Ask questions, and also for recommendations and feedback on your marketing requirement needs and possible solutions.

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Choosing a website designer

Saturday, September 15th, 2007

Choosing the right Website Designer

Hiring a website designer can be a daunting task.

Either everyone you know calls themselves a website designer, or you don’t know of anyone at all! Both have a way of leaving you wondering which way to turn.

Here’s a little something I wrote to help clear the path a bit for you…

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Website cost and pre-quote questions

Saturday, May 26th, 2007

Planning your journey

Congratulations! You’ve decided your company would greatly benefit from a website. You’ve joined the ranks of those who know that an ad in the local phone book or newspaper just doesn’t cut it anymore – on so many levels.

But now what?

You’d think that the next step would be to jump in the saddle, find a website designer and ask how much a website will cost. That’s what I would do.

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