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IF YOU ALREADY HAVE A DOMAIN NAME
you've got to start thinking about how to go about designing your own
website. One good approach to take is to select a webhosting company
who provide an online sitebuilder program with hundreds of free web
templates to choose from.
My own host Bravenet
is tops at doing this. In fact this website has been built based on
just such a template downloaded from Bravenet. And please note that I
have zero knowledge of web development. Plus my total cost for the
design is $0, since I've been doing everything myself. You may want to
give Bravenet a try.
Meantime to understand more about web design please read the article below:
WEB DESIGN PLANNING By: Chrissy Miller
When
designing or redesigning a website the most important part of the
project happens before any graphics or code are created. Start by
determining the primary goals of your website. Are you using it to sell
your products or services? Maybe it’s intended simply to advertise your
offline business, provide support to your existing customers or build
your company brand. Whatever the goals are, clearly defining them ahead
of time will better guide you in the actual creation process.
Next, remember that first impressions
mean everything. Your website design must be professional and portray
the right image for your business. Most web surfers decide within
seconds of reaching your main page if they will browse deeper into your
site or click away to another. Studies have shown that this decision is
usually made based on the appeal of the design rather than the text
copy. This means that your site design has to grab their attention and
convince them that you’re offering something of value fast.
Chances are you’re not a graphic
designer or web coding guru, so how can you develop a professional
design? We get asked this question a lot by potential clients at
www.banpronet.net especially from owners of home-based or new small
businesses.
You basically have two options, hire a
professional designer or firm to create your website or purchase a
website template. Templates are pre-made designs that allow you to just
add your text and product graphics. Templates have the advantage of
being able to go live with your website quickly and usually for a very
low cost, however they also have the disadvantage of being seen on
numerous websites, so you won’t stand out from the crowd as well.
Either
way, keep in mind that your website design is what most online visitors
to your site are going to judge your company on, regardless of your
industry, so it must be as professional as possible.
About the Author: Chrissy operated her own Web Design business for 6 years prior to joining http://www.BanProNET.net In addition, Chrissy provides free webmaster resources at http://www.WebCodingHelp.info
Article Source: www.isnare.com
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