We’ve been creating websites for clients of all sizes since 2006. Over time we’ve developed a checklist to assist business owners in getting started with their digital project.
This is a bit of a "how long is a piece of string?" question, but as a starting point, we can deliver a basic website project in 4-6 weeks.
Of course, this is dependent on a number of things!
In the old days, websites were pretty easy. There weren't a lot of options, and it wasn't as important to have a website as it is now.
Wordpress and Joomla are Open Source web Content Management Systems (CMS).
Squarespace, Shopify and Wix are SaaS website builder tools which simplify web design and site creation to a handful of easy steps.
A website template/theme controls the website branding - the "look and feel". Different platforms refer to one or the other, but they mean the same thing.
We build all sorts of websites, some very simple and others extremely complex. This means some websites are very easy to update, and some take a bit more practice.
If you have a CMS website, ongoing maintenance will be required. It's really important to keep a CMS updated so that it remains secure.
Responsive web design means your website will display correctly on all platforms regardless of screen size.
Most online stores follow a process similar to this:
In order to achieve a good project outcome, we need to know what you want to say and that means - CONTENT!
Bottom line - a professional business needs professional graphics.
When choosing a business name, it's also important to check that an appropriate domain name is available.
Email is one of those "simple" things that can actually get quite complicated. This is because there are free options which come with limitations, and paid options which may come with different limitations!
First of all - what is SEO? Well, there's SEO, and there's SEM, and it's important to understand the difference.
Social Media didn't exist as a business tool until a few years ago, so it can be a challenge to know where to start.
Google Business Profile (formerly Google My Business) allows you to easily connect with customers across Google Search and Maps. It is free to use.
A Facebook Page is a way for public figures, businesses and others who want to build and connect with an audience to manage their professional presence on Facebook.
Facebook Groups are a place to communicate about shared interests with certain people.