Web Hosting and Domain Names

If you are unfamiliar with the Internet, and are overwhelmed with the filing procedure we’ll handle the domain registration for you.  All you need to do is give us different ways you would like your domain name to read once you have registered with a domain name service provider.

While anyone can have a Web site, it does not mean all sites are great! There are websites, and books specifically dedicated to blasting truly tacky, ugly websites. To avoid that trap here are a few design principles to help you on your way. Layout and design can be  a very "delicate" topic. Like the old adage, "beauty lies in the eye of the beholder" What may be wonderful to you, may be yuck to someone else. Rather than just throw information at your audience in a random manner, organize your content to a logical and aesthetically pleasing format. The Web makes it very easy to control how your information is presented. We are dedicated to assisting you in your web design, but we do it the way you want it!

• Know how you wish your site to be laid out

• Split your information into topical sections

• Get to the point on the first page, giving your visitor and idea what your site is about, who you are and how to reach you.
• The starting page should be attractive and well laid out, encouraging the visitor to look further.
• Try to have a consistent theme throughout
• Use colors, styles, and fonts that compliment one another. Try not to use more than 3 colors for your site!
• Make it easy for them to know who you are, and contact you.
• Don't go overboard with silly, cute animations.

Again, the artistic side of a Web site is up to individual tastes, and everyone will have their own idea of what looks good. Do not minimize the importance of first impressions, as sometimes they are our last.

A standard rule should apply here. If the image does not show your business to it’s best advantage...don’t put in your site! All too often clients are overly anxious to finish their site fast, with the intent to "take a better photo later" If your photo does you a disservice, wait and put one that is good! You can actually hurt your business with poor images. Please provide digital in .JPEG format cd with resolution minimum of 200 dpi. It is vital that the images we work with are clear.

One common mistake is to over do it when putting together a site. A page can become so cluttered that your visitor becomes lost in a jungle of graphics, type and photos. Too much can overwhelm your visitor...but adding just the right balance can be a real asset!

By now you should have a good idea of who your target audience will be. There are a few standards to keep in mind about your visitors, and their equipment capabilities. While large viewing screens are becoming more affordable, many of your visitors will have a monitor screen no larger a 13" color T.V. This is small! So when you put together your wish list, be sure to keep in mind some may not be able to view large images or pages at one time without scrolling. Try to keep relevant information in a "screen by screen" format. Scrolling is a great tool, but you can loose your audience if they have to work hard to find your information.

So relax, BREATHE .... and let the fun begin! Email us so we can begin today!