There are many reasons why it is a good idea to hire a web designer, but essentially what it really boils down to is saving you time and money, which of course is better spent running your business!  By hiring me you will save yourself the cash outlay on web design programs and graphics software, you won't have to spend the time learning how to use them either.  You will not have to learn about the complexities (and frustrations) of web design languages and the numerous elements that work behind the scenes to make a website work in terms of attracting visitors.  Because of our competitive prices you will also save money on hosting your site and gaining e-mail facilities.  That saves your business or your project a lot of money and downtime!

Besides that the many online site builders and content management systems require that you learn new skills too, if something goes wrong with what you produce, you may find it hard to understand the code or script used to create pages, and you will probably have to hire a web designer in the long run to sort it out for you.  Hiring a web designer from the outset is a good idea because sites are made from scratch to suit the specific needs of your business.

What I Try To Do

I want to understand the needs of your business to create a website suitable for it.  Before you ask me to create or modify a website, I ask that you take some time to go through my walk through questionnaire, this will help you to see what needs to be considered by yourself so that I can create a website that really suits you.  You can also call me to discuss your requirements.

I believe that websites should be functional, with design elements that compliment the themes used in the business.  My aim is to create a site that lets you present information about your business efficiently, and to gather information from your customers safely.

In addition to presenting and gathering information, I believe it is important to relate your site to other sites that help to set in context the service you provide, or the goods you sell.  For example linking to websites that certify the quality of your business, such as regulatory bodies or trade organisations.  Other sites that help to provide background on why a potential customer may need your goods or services are also useful.

I also aim to create sites that are cost effective, by using simple and robust solutions to that are easy to maintain or modify in order to ensure your website runs smoothly and is capable of changing to meet your needs.

Customer care is also a high priority, and I aim to make communication simple in order to foster good relationships with my clients.