The process of getting you online
Register domain name. This should be done as early as possible with a reputable registration service, preferably Network Solutions. I can assist you with this as part of your web design package. The cost of a domain name is $35 per year.
Choosing your domain name,
Think about how easy it will be for others to type. For instance, avoid names that are long and complicated or difficult for the average person to spell. Make it easy for them to get to your site.
Organization and site architecture;
Basically, figuring out which pages go where, what information will be on them, etc.
Based on our discussions,
I generally design 2-3 web site mockups that you can then choose from or that we can use as starting points for arriving at the final design.
Addition of text and pictures into final web site pages,
finalization of layout, and testing of all aspects of web site.
Finalize your website design.
During this phase, good communication is crucial to ensure that the final result matches your ideas.
Addition of text and pictures into final web site pages,
finalization of layout, and testing of all aspects of web site.
Final web site approval.
Finalize all text and layout, test for usability.
Arrange web site hosting.
This is an outside service that I can help arrange for you. A reliable website host costs about $10-20 a month for most sites.
"Go live" with site
- put it online, accessible to the public.
Register with search engines.
This is an optional, although highly recommended, final step in putting your web site online. This assures that your web site is seen by potential customers when using online search tools. For a brief overview of how search engine placement works click here.