29 May 2014

Choosing Web Design In Co Donegal Ireland

By Marci Glover


Your website is in effect your online shop window. Often when people are using their search engine this will be their first point of contact and their first view of what your company is. In effect your site becomes your brand and so it is vital that it is as effective as possible. This is why you need to choose the right web design in Co Donegal Ireland.

The first thing to think of is the kind of site you want. Some people want something relatively simple. This is what is often referred to as a brochure site due to the fact that it in effects becomes the online equivalent of a brochure with a few simple images and text explaining what your business is, how it works and where to find it.

The look of a site should be appropriate to your business. For example how you would market a football team would be very different to how you would market a five star hotel. It requires different types of text, logos, music and so forth. There is also the issue of budget but it is worth investing in the right people.

The type of site you want can also vary in terms of what you want from it. If you only want to tell people about your company and direct them to where you are in the local area then a brochure site is probably the most sensible option. A few pages will tend to be relatively inexpensive and easy to update.

The problem is that some companies will be better at doing this than others. Some may say they can get you to the top but may use underhand methods to do so or get you to the top of searches that people are unlikely to use. This is why it is important to discuss your needs directly with a designer and make sure they know what you want.

One thing to look out for is SEO or search engine optimisation. This will often be a separate cost to the initial design. However if SEO is done effectively it is worth it as this will get you to the top of search engine rankings and this will mean it is more likely that people will go to your site.

In simple terms this is done by using certain keywords on the website, the tagged pages of the website and through various related links. This can also be done via social media networking updates, video descriptions and so forth. Some design companies will often offer marketing services as well that can help create content to further enhance SEO.

There are a broad range of companies that offer this service. It is often best to talk to them and get a quote from them. Ideally this should be detailed and offer clear pricing regarding the service that they will do for you. When you agree to this service a contract should be in place so that they will do the work they set out to do for you to an agreed price and time frame. You should check online for at least three companies in your local area in order compare prices and services as well as looking for feedback from clients who have used them in the past in order to find the ideal company that suits your requirements.




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