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How Much Will a Website Cost?

Posted by: Tanya on March 31st, 2012

This week I received an inquiry about a website design and the customer indicated that they wanted a 5 page website and they had a budget of $50-100.  I take pride in trying to find the best solution for every budget but some people obviously have unreasonable expectations.      I felt like telling her that I would like to engage in her services (life coaching) but I only had a budget of $5.  Would that be a reasonable expectation on my part? No and neither is expecting to have a custom website for $50-$100.

So how much will a website cost? 

Answering that question, is sort of like saying how much does a car cost?   There are so many variables that determine the price of a car – brand, options, make, model, year, etc. . .   And the same holds true for a website.

Learn what factors influence the cost of a website

Ignore these Web Design Conventions At Your Own Peril

Posted by: Tanya on April 24th, 2011

Usability specialist, Jack Krug sums up web usability in the title of his book, “Don’t Make Me Think”.   That is the bottom line; do not make it hard for your site visitors to find what they are looking for. The easiest way to that is to ensure your web site conforms to some simple web standards.

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Is It Time for a Web Site Redesign?

Posted by: Tanya on April 18th, 2011

Ever notice how sometimes a fresh coat of paint can revitalize a room in your house, the same thing is true with your website design. It is easy for small businesses to forget about their web site once it is all up and running.  Like all your marketing materials, it is important to keep your web site fresh and inviting.   A web site redesign is a great way to spark new interest in your website not to mention a great way to show your clients that your business is growing.

Take this 30-second test to see if you should be considering a web site redesign.

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Is the Open for Business Sign Up But The Door Locked?

Posted by: Tanya on March 18th, 2011

While getting the mail yesterday I discovered what I assume are moles destroying my front yard.  I took to the web to confirm my suspicions and find a solution.   In my surfing came a across a website that looked terrible.

The site was not displaying properly in Firefox – the header was shifted to the left and the site content to the left, and part of the content was overlapping and completely unreadable.   (I flipped over to Internet Explorer and the site was readable.)  In February 2011 42% of web users were using Firefox.  [w3schools.com] Yikes! That is a lot of users that would not be able to use that site. I would imagine that the bounce rate on this site is rather high. The website in Firefox was like business with a locked door; I could see through the window but I could not get in to get what I wanted.

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7 Reasons Why Your Small Business Needs a Website

Posted by: Tanya on October 23rd, 2009

Many small businesses have the misconception that their business can not benefit from a website. That websites are too expensive or that because they don’t use a computer neither do their potential clients.

Here are 7 reasons why your small business NEEDS a website:

1. A web site lends credibility to your small business. Consumers expect businesses to have a web site and more and more consumers are turning to the internet to research a business service or product before purchasing. If you don’t have a web site you could be losing out to the competition. Even if you operate your business out of your home, a web site can help give your business a professional image.

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