What should you look for when getting a website built?
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Choose a website designer with core graphic design / marketing skills & technical knowledge, so you end up with a “Unique” website that truly reflects your business.
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If you want to edit your website, make sure you have a system that allows you to edit ALL content, sections / pages. Some developers use basic systems that mean they will charge you later to add sections. You will only be able to edit in defined areas that they have previously specified.
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If you want your website to be dynamic, searchable and flexible – you should make sure your websites Content Management System is database driven (As opposed to static pages). Again this will save you costs in any future development.
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Unless your website is “Dynamic / Database driven” you won’t be able to serve your website on different devices like the Iphone.
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Make sure your website is scalable and future proof. So you can easily add extra features like ecommerce & mailing list systems that are completely integrated and not a series of bolt-ons / patches and fixes. This again will reduce future costs.
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Ask your developer / designer if you will own ALL the code in your website and that it is hosted on your website. Otherwise, you can end up with systems / services hosted by other companies that can not easily be modified unless you pay.
Johns Bikes website
If you would like help and advice, you can contact Richard at The Digital Partners based in Bradford On Avon.
He has helped hundreds of local and national businesses, small & large over the last 15 years.
Richard will be able to offer insightful ideas and solutions (In plain English) so you end up with a website that looks great, truly reflects your business and works hard. Giving you ALL the tools to easily & simply manage and grow your business online.
You can contact Richard on: 01225 869 140 or email here
Examples of local business websites that we’ve created and helped.
- Bradford on Avon Museum
Fully dynamic website, extensive archives - The Museum has complete control & flexibility. - Johns Bikes in Bath
Design, Product Catalogue, Interactive maps, Full Content Management and Newsletter Mailing System - Hartley Farm in Winsley
Design, Ecommerce, Full Content Management and Newsletter Mailing System - Tinctoria in Bradford on Avon
Design, Ecommerce & Full Content Management - Ivy House Dairy Farm in Beckington
Design and Identity, Point of Sale, labels, Full Content Management and Newsletter Mailing System - Intelligent People Solutions in Bradford on Avon
Design, full dynamic recruitment management system (Virtual Office), and Newsletter Mailing System - DUO Boots in Frome
Design, marketing and flash work - Adam Matthew Publishing in Marlborough
Beautifully designed online publications - Plus many national businesses, Charities and brands like Zurich, Orange & Mini USA