Friday, October 5, 2012

Website Design Costs



If you don't know how to make a website on your own, then you will most likely want to find a website designer. These individuals will be able to create a place on the internet that follows your vision and ensures that it is professionally laid out and will keep visitors on your page for some time.

What you need to understand is that there are a number of costs that can be associated with your website as it is being built. These are going to cover everything from the layout of your website, to the photos and the design that you will have, while taking into consideration that some companies do charge more for ensuring your page is search engine optimized for the best possible results.

The first place you will have costs associated with your website design come in will be from the overall layout that is done. The professional designer will use various fonts, colors and layout schemes to ensure that your page opens quickly and helps the visitor reach their desired information as quickly as possible.

From the layout and design scheme of the website, you will then need to look at the photos being used. If you don't have your own images, the professional designer will need to pay and use stock photos from the internet. This can add some cost to your website design. It is important to understand that you cannot simply upload any photograph you find online as that will violate copyrights.

Beyond the visual basics, you will also be charged for the content that is placed on your website. This content needs to be relevant to your website and have specific keywords that will help it to be found in search engines. It will be important for you to provide this individual with some keywords and phrases that can be used to describe your business. They can then take those and search for other relevant terms that can help to boost your flow of traffic.

Once all of these items are in place and your website is finalized, it will be time to launch it. This can bring in some additional costs. Not only will the website designer take the time to ensure that your website can be viewed through different browsers properly, but that there are elements in place to drive traffic to your page.

This will be done by building backlinks and placing articles on the internet that will direct traffic back to your page. These links are an essential part of your website and you do need to ensure that you hire a professional to handle this process for you.

With all these items taken into account, you will find that there are different elements that will influence the final price quoted for you when it comes to designing a website. Of course, if you don't know how to make a website and need a fully functioning page, these costs will be worth it and in no time, you should start seeing traffic for your website grow.

Monday, October 1, 2012

Tips On The Planning Phase Of a Website Design And Selecting The Designer

Almost all of us are conversant with the three P's, planning, preparation and precision. The simple idea behind them is getting one to first think and put down an action plan aimed at arriving at some specific objectives. To get the very best from your website designer, there are some things that you need to know about the product you want. This article brings to light some tips that will help you be crystal clear as you embark on the planning part of the 3p's. The tips are as below:

    Website designing and creation has two stages, namely designing and coding stage. Do you want them done by the same person or different people?

    To make your website easy to find, will you want it designed to enable search engine optimization? Again, these can be done by either the designer or an SEO professional.

    Do you want a website or a blogging site? If a website is your desire, then the designer has to include content management systems to help you manage the website yourself. Without this, you will always pay your designer to manage the site for you.

    Before getting the design done, always have the content ready and clear as the content will determine the design in a big way.

    Will you need web hosting services to be provided by the designer or you have your own host? Many web designing companies have hosting services as well.

    Have you come up with your domain name? You have the option of having the designer come up with the name. If you decide on this option, always make sure that the name gets registered on your name and not his. Coming up with the name yourself is the best option.

Once you have answered the above questions and implemented the results, the next big thing is hiring a designer. There are three ways of doing this.

    Getting A Freelancer - This is the cheapest way to get a designer as freelancers are easy to find. Additionally, they are versatile meaning you get to negotiate how much you pay for the design.

    Design Contests - You can put out design contests on the web and have the best designer picked to do your website. All you have to do is find a site that offers these contests, post your instructions and requirements and then wait for the response.

    Hiring A Web Design Firm - This is the more conventional way and it is so far the most secure. A firm will give you all services, including hosting, and you get the feel of a professionally done website.