Services

For a design to be successful the goals of a website will need to be established. These goals will generally be geared around advancing a client's business objectives. Once I have a clients ideas (and these goals) in focus then I can to begin to create a conceptual site map, wireframe models of possible page structure and also mockups of your chosen site design. Please e-mail me and I'll be glad to discuss your website ideas and goals in more detail.

Development encompasses the various sub-tasks of defining a website. Choosing suitable typefaces, selecting a colour scheme and applying graphic design techniques are typical tasks which will be carried out. As the development progresses I will include further functionality into the pages under development. In short the client will see pictures turn into dynamic on-page components.

When you are satisfied that the web pages are correct and meet your requirements, I will add your site content (or connect your content database) to the website framework and build the whole site. After checking page loading with commonly used Internet Browsers I will then request that you view and assess the development. Should you wish to provide me with valuable feedback on your findings this will be most welcome. My aim is to produce the best interface possible for your site. As you may realise this circular process (of view/feedback/rework) will bring your web pages up to a very high standard and at some point I will expect you (please) to make the decision to allow the site to go live.

Naturally, if I build a web site for you I will also provide hosting and content uploads. Circlewebs hosting will be provided at no cost for the first year. Also, all uploads to your web space are carried out as part of the package during this period. After this first year you will find my hosting rates are extremely competitive!

Maintenance of your website will include many web optimisation services and periodic full page analysis using software tools. These checks will ensure that the site is performing correctly in terms of loading speed, browser compatibility and search engine ranking. Though Search engine optimisation (SEO) techniques are used to improve site ranking at the end of a project, the importance of these methods (in terms of page naming, keywords and site structure) should be considered long before a site implementation is embarked upon. SEO then, should be built in and not 'bolted on'. In this way your web pages will be indexed (by the web crawlers) far more accurately. Your site visibility will rise as a result of this.