CMS
CMS stands for "Content Management System" and is a way for website owners to update the content of their site without worrying about the layout or design. These systems are incorporated when the site is developed and can be either large or small in scope. More information is available here
Accessibility
Accessibility refers to the practice of making a website usable by all people regardless of their abilities or disabilities. Taking a few steps can mean that more of your site visitors will have a positive experience and be much more likely to return. Some are quick and easy to do while others are much more complicated.
Domain Name
A domain name is a unique name, made up of letters and/or numbers, that identifies a computer or site on the web.
Key Words
Key Words are the words that will help visitors find you when they use a search engine.
Web Host
A web host is a company that provides space for all the files associated with a website and makes it possible for individuals and organizations to make their webpages accessible on the the web.
Seven Questions to Discuss with your Web Designer
What are your goals? Knowing what you hope to achieve will let us design a website that will help you get there.
Why?
Why do you think you need a website? Understanding how you think about the web helps keep the development process focused.
Who?
Who is your audience? Knowing your audience will allow us to keep the site pages accessible and maximize your visitors experience on your website. It will also allow us to direct your content and keywords to help your visitors find you.
Where?
A website is your electronic home. Do you need help finding a web host or registering a domain name? Do you have a logo or color scheme that your website should reflect? Your web design should promote and reflect your image.
When?
When are you planning a web site redesign? Is there a date that the site needs to go live? Share your deadlines and they will be met.
How?
How will your website information be kept up-to-date? Do you want to do your own updating and maintenance or do you want some help? How comfortable are you with computers? Planning ahead will make the process go faster and be much more cost efficient since most content management systems (CMS) are built into the pages as they are developed.
How much?
A quality website is a necessary marketing tool and should be within reach of even the smallest of operations. The price of a site depends upon its size, complexity, and the amount of content preparation that is necessary. Some clients prefer to tell me their budget, others prefer for me to outline costs. Either way, after our initial no-fee consultation, you will receive a detailed quote.