Web design refers to the art of creating a graphical interface of a web site.

It includes selecting color schemes, creating the graphics that defining the layout of each page. Also included in the design, are the steps that are taken to convert the graphical representation into a static, functional site. This includes conversion to HTML and other browser-display technologies. For most purposes, web design can provide a complete web site based on static information that does not change frequently, and does not depend on user interaction for functionality.

Options for your website

There are many tools available to enhance your website and make it more useful to your visitors. Listed below are some of the most common options that are available. If it is not listed ask it may be an option. We are a custom design firm and we believe in customer service and creativity.

Website Forms - add a form to your site so that visitors may contact you with questions or comments. Information is usually sent to you as an email. See our Contact Us page for an example.

Gallery Pages - A flash animation where you can display samples of work or projects inexpensively and in a situation where the images will not change often. See example here.

Flash Slide Show - A fancier way to display multiple images on a page. Offers more flexibility visually. See example on this page.

Constant Contact Join My Mailing List - More and more businesses are turning to Constant contact for their email mailing needs. Constant contact allows you to effectively manage your mailing lists, create attractive newsletter/mailings online in minutes and send them out allowing you to avoid spamming issues if you tried to do it on your own. This little tool can be added to your website to allow a visitor to sign up for you mailing/newsletter list at Constant contact without having to leave your site.

Online Appointment Calendar - A great new tool for those who work by appointment. Extend your reach to the internet by posting an Appointment Calendar on your website that displays available appointments by the day, week or month and allows a visitor to reserve an appointment online. You can then confirm the appointment through the admin section and remove that opening from the calendar. Easy to use. example

Marquee Scrolling Text - Example under banner on my website

Member Management / Login Systems - Protect or allow only certain members or visitors to your website to view certain pages based on their login. Can be used for self-registration or can be admin administered. Self-administering so that you can add or delete users from any computer.

Shopping Carts See eCommerce Site

Website Design Process

1. Website Design: I will work with you to develop a layout, design appropriate graphics, and finalize an efficient navigation structure.
   
   
2. Prototype: Then we create a prototype of the site which you'll be able to view through my website. With your input, we'll continue to refine the site until you are satisfied so you'll know exactly what the finished product looks like in advance.
          
   
3. Production: After you approve the prototype, then it is time to turn the site into a reality. This step involves optimizing graphics for web viewing, coding the pages into different web languages based on your needs, and testing the site every step of the way for quality assurance.  
                
4. Go Live:  Once the site is done and you have approved its final form, it is time to go “live.” Now all the hard work pays off and the site will be accessible to anyone on the Internet. 
       
5. Ongoing Support: Of course even once your site is up and ready, we'll continue to provide you valuable and useful support. As long as you have your site, we'll be there to assist you.