Website Design - Where do I Start?

It can be a scary prospect creating the first website for your business, even if your business has just begun or if your business is already established making the technological move to have your own website can be daunting but as you might have guessed essential.

The majority of businesses are at least listed on Google places even if they don’t have their own website so securing your own domain is a logical and valuable asset to have. Individuals are using the internet for even the simplest of tasks and are more likely to research their options online before heading to the high street. Therefore having a website could make the difference between a consumer choosing between you and a competitor.

A small price to pay when it could mean the difference between survival or bankruptcy.
You could brave it alone, head out into the vast arena of the internet and build your own website using Wordpress.com, buildyourownsite.co.uk or one of the other sites available. If you are technologically minded or have a friend who is willing to help out this might be a viable option, especially if funds are extremely tight.

However web designers aren’t as expensive as first thought and the service you receive will make your website stand out from those that have been built by an unprofessional individual. You will be guided through the process from start to finish and you can be as hands on, or hands off if the case may be, as you like. If you build up a good relationship with your designer you will be able to develop your vision together safe in the knowledge that they know what they are doing.

When thinking of setting up your new website, whether that be alone or with the help of a designer, think about:

1. The ‘feel’ of the site – what do you want to project? A professional image? Corporate or fun
2. Information to be contained – what will the website be used for? Purchasing goods? Finding out information?
3. What sections do you want on the website?
4. What will your website be called? Is that domain available?
5. Is your current logo suitable? Can they be used online?
6. Will you be using any other social media sites?
7. Research similar sites and see what they have done – will yours be similar or completely different? You could build up a mood board of the type of thing you would like and maybe ones that you don’t.
8. Get quotes from different website designers; ask your friends or business colleagues for recommendations. Word of mouth recommendations are the best way to recruit website designers as if someone has experienced their work then that’s the best advertisement they could have.
   

If you would like a professional website designed contact Inferno Designs, we will ensure that you get the guidance and expert help required to stand out from the crowd online!

Article Written by Carli Smith


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