A corporate web site at an affordable price. - by Neil MacLeod

To have a web site which is flexible, professional in design, can have additional functionality added in wherever is needed, is compliant in web development standards and can be controlled by the owner is no longer a corporate reality but is an affordable reality.

By using open source software the cost of such an affordable website has dramatically reduced. Open source software is free, built by an ethically sound and forward thinking community determined to better the functionality of the Internet. Whilst it is free, one should always try help those helping you by donating to open source software so that everybody benefits.

Just because the software is free, this does not mean that the website is free, the web site designer must still have knowledge of the website system and will be able to add a design and functionality tailored to your requirements. Building a website to deliver what you need is never an easy task.

The benefits of using open source software included affordable design changes without disturbing the content. Regular upgrades to improve the speed and security of the web site, additional modules allow a plug in mechanism for additional functionality to improve the use of the website, web site portability, reduced bespoke programming costs and probably most importantly, a support network which can aide in system issues and troubleshooting.

Easy Design Changes

Most open source software systems provide compliant website standards, this invariably means that the content is separated from the presentation giving two main benefits. The first of these is that the web site can provide slick content to be provided to the search engines and secondly since the design is independent of the content then the design of the whole site can be changed more affordably.

Regular upgrades

These open source software systems just grow from strength to strength, the development team expands, new ideas come into play and the software evolves version after version.

Support forums

Support forums of all levels up for the more popular open source solutions and communities develop within them. Whether you want to know how to do something in an administration panel, need help on best practices or require technical information on coding, more often than not, there is an answer for you on one of the many forums by people willing to share information and help you.

Additional functionality

The core functionality of many of the open source software systems is probably more than most people require. But a huge benefit Is the ability to add additional functionality. If there’s something your website needs to do, very likely the more popular open source software has a configurable module or component of some sort with the ability to do it. If it does not then a bespoke coder will be able to do it at an affordable cost, as it is just one part of the site integrating into the central system not a rewrite of everything.

Web site Portability

Being able to move a website between one website company and another without loss of support or “the getting to know the code” time is an excellent facility to have. Because the open source software is known to many of the web design companies, taking a new web site on board would be no problem.

For now and for the future why have the bespoke built web site at a large cost and even larger support costs, as opposed to an affordable flexible system which gives you the power to use the best minds of the Internet at an affordable price, with corporate functionality.

Neil MacLeod runs www.Web-Studio.co.uk, providing web site and web marketing services in Buckinghamshire. Neil has been building websites since 1999 and is a founding member of http://www.itwebnetwork.co.uk

A Beginners Guide to Web Page Design - by Michael Turner

Designing your own successful web page can seem difficult and nearly impossible if you do not do a little research first. The reason you need to know the basics of web page design is because the design of your website will actually influence whether or not people continue to visit your site and ultimately, whether they will buy from you or not. Obviously, a lot is riding on your website design so it is worthwhile to take this seriously and put some effort into doing it right the first time.

Design #1 Color
Any important aspect of your design process should include the use of color. Color affects people psychologically and different colors have positive and negative attributes or feelings they can evoke and men and women respond to different colors more positively than others. So, figure out your target audience, what you are selling, and what colors will best help you persuade your target audience to stay on your web page and to buy from you.

Design #2 Organization
A design flaw many beginners run into is organization. Your website must be well organized, and not just to you, but to the average person who has never visited your site before. It should be obvious where the information is and how visitors can get to it without wading through a lot of other links and information they are not interested in. Check out some larger, more successful sites to see how they deal with organization and just follow their lead.

Design #3 Too Much Text
Be careful about writing too much text and loading it to your website. Different types of writing is more appropriate for the Internet and in general bullet points, bold words, short paragraphs, and the like help break up a lot of text and make it easier to read. If you have a huge block of text on your web page, it is unlikely people will actually put forth the effort to sit down and read it. Make it easy for people to get the information.

Design #4 Too Many Graphics
Too many graphics is another design mistake by beginners. Graphics can be very useful, however if you use too many graphics you cut out the text you can use which is how search engines find your website and rank you in search results. Don’t handicap yourself with the search engines by using too many graphics.

Design #5 Focus
Beginners often times do not have a clear focus of their website before they start designing it and it appears unorganized, unfocused, and the point of the web page is a bit vague. Come up with a plan and outline the major points and focus of your website design before you start.

Michael Turner reveals step-by-step how you can increase search engine traffic in his free 7 part mini-series. Grab it now at http://www.powertraffictactics.com/

2Macs Web Design and Hosting Inc Announces its Brand New Small Business Starter Package - by J. Mccahill

2Macs Web Design and Hosting Inc., a leader in web design and hosting solutions, is proud to announce their brand new Small Business Starter Package. (PRWEB) January 2, 2005 — 2Macs Web Design and Hosting Inc., a leader in web design and hosting solutions, is proud to announce their brand new Small Business Starter Package. 2Macs is offering this innovative, new approach to everyone. The new, small business owner will receive a professionally designed four page website, completely optimized for search engine inclusion, along with site submissions. This new package includes a complete hosting package with plenty of storage and transfer space, and excellent customer support for only $9.95/month. There is a $15.00 yearly charge for a domain name. Let’s face it; if you’re in business today, you need a website. However, a website is really an extension of your current marketing strategies. It does not have to be the most expensive part of your marketing campaign. 2Macs Web Design says it hears over and over again, “I’ve always wanted a website but those things are way too expensive”. With the new Small Business Starter Package, 2Macs Web Design breaks that typical thinking by offering this new approach. “This is the best thing for any new business today”, says one of the co-founders. “No longer does the small, starting business owner need to worry about excessive marketing costs. Especially in their beginning when it is so crucial for them to get as much exposure for their new companies yet their financial resources are limited. We feel new businesses will be drawn to our newest service knowing they can finally promote their business globally at a very affordable cost”. 2Macs Web Design will get you, your own domain name, help you choose a design style, build a custom website for you, host it, help you promote it and provide all the customer support you need and now at a very affordable price. Sincerely, Sali & Jim Co-Founders 2Macs Web Design and Hosting Inc. Thinking beyond today – Envisioning tomorrow! About 2Macs Web Design 2Macs Web Design and Hosting Inc. is a premier provider of website design and hosting services for customers worldwide to build their information-technology and Internet advertising needs. 2Macs, through its direct business model, designs and customizes services to customer requirements, and offers an incredible support structure. Information on 2Macs Web Design and its services can be obtained at www.2macswebdesign.com. Media contact: e-mail protected from spam bots

18 Visions Design, LLC. Unveils New Website - by Jason Feaga

18 Visions Design, LLC. announced today the unveiling of their redesigned web site. This new website is designed to be visually stimulating as well as easy to navigate. The site includes an online portfolio, services provided and company information. 18 Visions Design will continually add to the content, so please check back often. (PRWEB) August 13, 2005 — 18 Visions Design, LLC. located in Frederick, Maryland was founded in 2004 by Jason W. Feaga. Mr. Feaga has been in the design and printing industry for almost a decade. 18 Visions Design provides graphic design, internet presence solutions and corporate clothing apparel. The site includes an online portfolio, services provided and company information. 18 Visions Design will continually add to the content, so please check back often. The design firm recently won a community logo contest for the Frederick Innovative Technology Center. 18 Visions Design provides services to over a dozen clients in the Mid-Atlantic region. To learn more visit http://www.18visionsdesign.com/

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