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[W212]Web Site Design Help

by Gordon Petten, Gor

In this day and age there is not a lot about the internet and making money through that costs a lot of money. In the early days of the web, designers were making thousands of dollars designing even the most basic of all web sites. This was due in part to the issue that there were a select few people that knew how to create web pages, most of whom had been studying this subject in secondary educational locations. Today the outlook is much different and people all over the world are finding that low cost custom web site design is very possible and more then likely the norm.

This is not to say that you cannot find a very high priced web design service, there are still companies holding out hope that they will once again be called upon to design the higher dollar sites. Most often you will find that people are turning to the low cost alternatives in web design because there is not a guarantee on money making these days. As you probably recall there was nothing short of a huge boom when it came to the so called dot com era. Anyone with some internet knowledge and a bit of business savvy was making a fortune through the internet until the bubble burst leaving thousands of people bankrupt and even more in dire need of a job.

Low cost custom web site design is more than a possibility today. The main issue is finding the right service that meets your needs. There are several things that one must consider. First and foremost you need to make the decision about how functional the site will need to be. If the site will require many parts that are interactive with the visitors, along with several databases and so on then the price of building the site will be a bit higher. There is also the matter of the size of the site. Remember the more time that needs to be spent on the site the higher the price. More often then not you will find that most of the web designers of today are more then capable of building a fair sized site in less then two weeks barring any bugs that need to be worked out.

Low cost custom web site design can be a fairly simple thing to find should you look in the right places. There is nothing saying that you could not get out of the entire thing for less then one thousand dollars if you know where and when to look. Check into any special discounts and offers that the companies are making and you will most likely come out ahead.

Have there been times you have said too much, been too loud and tried to control the conversation when introduced to someone? These same things can happen with your web site without you realizing it.

Some things you should consider about your website:

1. Pop-ups. Are these your friend or foe? Nothing can be more annoying than trying to read about a product or a service offered and being constantly bombarded with pop-ups. If people aren't allowed the opportunity to see your main page because you are trying to "sell everything else in the world", then you a using too many pop-ups. Believe me, I have probably missed some very good web sites because I couldn't wait to hit the "X" on the site to get away from all the advertisements and free offers.

2. Music or Sound. Have you ever visited a site that would load with such loud music or talking, it could make you jump out of your chair? You aren't trying to scare your visitor to death, but to entice him to stay and visit a little longer. Don't run your prospect off by breaking the sound barrier. I think the option to "click here" to listen to a message is a better option.

3. Font Color and Background Color. Please pay special attention when choosing your colors. Make certain your words aren't lost on the page. It is almost impossible to read yellow on yellow, but I have actually seen this on a web site. Make it easy on your visitors and choose your colors wisely. Check them to see how they look in different browsers. Remember, not everyone has perfect vision.

4. Links. Check and re-check your links. Make certain none are broken. It makes your business seem unprofessional if your links go to "no where".

5. Layout. Do not try to pack a page. Leave some space. Break up your columns. It is very confusing when a page has no blank spaces.

6. Don't Seem Greedy. Don't have everything on your page screaming "Send me money". Visitors to your web site do not want to feel that all you are after is their money. Instead, be helpful. You will gain your visitors trust and confidence if you let them know you are there for them and are willing to help them.

Look at your web site through the eyes of your visitors. Yes, I know it is your baby, but everyone will not know all the long hours and hard work you put into it. Look at it and be very critical. Really take your web site apart and study it. Is there anything there that may be annoying to other people? Is this worth losing your prospect?

Your web site is yours, but is also the way your present your business and yourself to the world.
Make a very good first impression!

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