To speed up the web design process, you will need the following things so I can begin work your custom website: (Even if you don't use my services, you need to get the following things sorted out before you hire someone to design a website for your business)

• A company Logo - If you don't have one, I can create a simple logo for Free.  We can always change it later if your needs change.
   
• Categories of your main pages - These is what will be on your navigation bar
  • Examples might include -
    • Home  ( The main opening page of your website)
    • About Us  (about your company or perhaps company history)
    • Products ( Your main products or services page -- What you sell or do)
    • Contact Us (your contact information so customers can reach you)
    • Links (links to other websites you like or sites)
    • You are not limited by a specific number, but around 5-7 is a good number to keep in mind.  It will vary from business to business.
       
• Text -  Much of your website will be text.  The text is what people read and it is ultimately what sells your product or service.  You need to figure out what you want to say to your customers at your website (this is your text) and then I will group that text within your main pages (your category pages from above).  The text should be in text documents (like Word, notepad, or you can email me the text also).  If you have an existing website I can get the text from there.  If you have company brochures in PDF format, I can get the information from them as well.
   
• Put some thought into what you want to say on your home page.  This is your most important page and should let potential customers know exactly what you offer and how you are different from the rest.
   
• Photos or images of your products, business location, services offered etc.  Images are a good way to show people what you do and the quality of your work.  (I am also an illustrator so I am very familiar with both bitmap (Adobe Photoshop) and vector (Adobe Illustrator) graphics.  My strong graphics background will mean you have a website that is a cut above the rest)
   
• If you want to accept online payments, you will need to select a secure shopping cart system to your website and a Merchant Services account.  See more info on this below.

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That depends largely on what you want to accomplish with your website.  I have several Custom Website Packages that fit the needs of many businesses.  I can also design a Custom website to fit your exact needs and give you a Free estimate.  Please contact me for more information.

Also, if you would like to sell your products online, you will need a secure Shopping Cart and a Merchant Services account (credit card processing).  See more info on this below

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All of my website packages include the Domain Name Registration (your business's own DotCom name.)  This is based on the availability of the name.  If the name you wanted has already been taken, I will help you in finding a suitable alternative name for your website.  Initially, I will register the name for you, but I will transfer all ownership of the name to you within 5 days of registration.  You will be the sole owner of your business's Domain Name

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Absolutely.  Updating a website is very important, both to Search Engines, and to the customer who like to see fresh and new content.  This change could range from minor text changes to re-designing an entire website.  Please contact me and I will answer all of your questions.

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Absolutely.  You might be surprised at how many times a week I hear this questions.  I always remind my customers that your web designer works for YOU.  Not the other way around.  Deadlines are incredibly important to your business.  It is my job to get your website changed and updated BEFORE your deadline.  As an illustrator, I am used to working under deadlines from Art Directors and Editors that need to have my work completed on time so that they can go to print.

Now, this is important.  Every business needs to know the following information about their websites.

• The Password and User Name for your hosting company
• The Password and User Name for FTP (it may be the same as your hosting company)
• Your domain name should be registered in YOUR name, not your website designers.

If you don't have all of the above information, you should email your current website designer and say that you are updating your company records and need the above information to keep on file.

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Yes, I am here to help.  I have been doing this every day for over 5 years.  I have gotten very good at what I do and can explain what you need and what options you have.  Please contact me and I will answer all of your questions.

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