Creative Web Design

The domain name is the part of a network address that identifies it as belonging to a particular domain. In plain English, a domain name is what you type into a browser window to reach a particular website. For example, the domain name for Google is "google.com". When your website domain name is typed in, it will lead to your website.

In its simplest form, the website that you create needs a place to "live" - a place that will "host" or keep all the pages of your website along with all the information on those pages such as pictures, videos, and text. If you buy a hosting service from a provider, you will have a portion of their web servers to store your website’s files and data.

As the name implies, web design refers to the design of a website. During the design process your website pages are created. These pages are organized to give visitors to your website all the information they need: what your company is about, what you offer, how to order and other aspects. Some of the most common pages are the "Home", "About" and "Contact" pages. Other pages will be created for your specific needs: an artist might create a portfolio page; a seller will have pages about their products; a service oriented business will have pages about the services they offer, etc. Some websites may only be informational and not offer anything for sale. The design also includes the overall appearance of your website that will reflect your brand. To achieve this, web pages contain a number of visual elements including text, photos, graphics, and video clips. A Web Designer oversees the design and layout, which can mean working on a new website or updating existing pages.

Companies like Wix, GoDaddy and others offer a variety of services. They are able to provide the web servers needed to store your website (host) and the tools to design your website. Additionally, many offer setting up your domain name. All come at a cost of course but many of these companies offer you the chance to design your website for free using their tools. These have limitations; a "Cart" for purchase wouldn't be enabled, for example (accepting payments). Usually, you can "publish" your free web design so as to see how it looks and try out the overall functionality of the process.

You don't! You can design your website yourself using the free tools offered by companies as mentioned above. You may find it frustrating and it may take some time and trial and error to learn how to use the tools of any particular company. If you want to give it a try, I wholeheartedly encourage it. It can be challenging and you may need assistance. Hiring a designer especially can be costly . This is where we come in to help you with your goals.

Officially, Website management is "the processes used to make sure your website is professional, up-to-date, and functioning optimally. It encompasses general maintenance, security, and long-term development of the website, as well as organizing your content delivery and marketing strategy." The company that hosts your website will provide most of these services. However, you may need help accessing your website dash board, retrieving mail; making changes; managing inventory and using all the tools in general. We can help with that. Many times you will learn this over time and will not need on-going help.

"Stock photos are photographs often taken by professional photographers and made available for use for websites, social media, print materials, or advertising. Stock photos are typically generic and can depict a wide range of subjects, including people, nature, technology, and travel, among others" (later for com)

A multiple page website is one where the menu navigation items link to other single pages on the website. For example, the horizontal navigation on a website header (at the top) lists the major pages side-by-side. Most common of these pages are, like "Home," “About,” “Products,” “Pricing,” and “Contact.” Although a one-page website may have an "About" or "Contact" section, it would be on the same page. This web design would not be suitable for a business that sells multiple products and/or services or a business needing to showcase a portfolio; in other words, a website with a large volume of content.

A one-page website is a website that has only one HTML page. The menu items on a single-page website link to different sections on that same page. All the information is presented on a single page, so navigation links serve as anchors to different sections of the page. This layout has easy, smooth scrolling navigation. It is a quick way to put your business online and especially useful if you don't have a lot of content.

Our Startup Web Design is typically a One Page Web Design that includes sections for: Home About Contact Privacy and/or Terms One other section for you unique offering (not be suitable for multiple product presentation but would work for a business offering a few products or services that can be easily described in a relatively short space). Cart set-up if applicable. Up To 15 Stock Photos and/or Unique Photos Provided By You Up To 5 Stock Videos and/or Unique Videos Provided By You We will help you develop your brand Please note that our service provides the design of your website based on your choice of style. The content or information you must provide. For example, you would provide the information about you and your business for the "About" section. You do not need to have photos or videos. We may choose "stock" photos with your input; you may not need/want any photos or videos depending on your individual needs. Options Available: We can provide assistance with product description and other compositions for minimal cost, (between $25.00-$50.00 add on). We can recommend partner businesses for low-cost, high-quality professional photography and video if interested.

Our Professional Website Design is typically a Multiple Page Web Design for large volume content and includes: Home Page About Page Contact Page Product Page (up to 20 different items) Privacy and/or Terms Page Cart Set-Up Up To 70 Stock Photos and/or Unique Photos Provided By You Up To 23 Stock Videos and/or Unique Videos Provided By You Please note that our service provides the design of these pages based on your choice of style. The content or information for these pages you must provide. For example, you would provide the information about you and your business for the "About" page. For the "Product" page you would provide the product information and up to 3 photos and 1 video for each of your products - up to 20 products. Additionally you can provide up to 10 photos and 3 videos to be used on any page. You do not need to have photos or videos. We may choose "stock" photos with your input; you may not need/want any photos or videos depending on your individual needs. Options Available: We can provide assistance with product description and other compositions for minimal cost, (between $25.00-$50.00 add on). We can recommend partner businesses for low-cost, high-quality professional photography and video if interested.

A portfolio website is an online space that showcases your outstanding work, like your best photography. It's a practical and memorable way to share your work with friends, the public, the press and potential collaborators or employers. Much like your PDF portfolio, a portfolio website can be used when applying for jobs or internships. Pictures can be sized to demonstrate your capabilities and are more appealing than say Facebook.

A blog will regularly update information and happenings about your business or personal situation by announcements, for example. It’s often for business use but can also act as a personal chronicle. Here is what we will do: Design a custom Home Page. Design your webpages including a theme that matches your professional purpose. Web Pages include About, Contact, Portfolio, Advertising, Services, Store, etc. Help you find web hosting. Switch to a custom domain.