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What kinds of web design offers are there?
There are plenty of web design offers on the internet to suit every need. With literally a plethora of web design firms available online, businesses have a wide range of choices to choose from. It is important to choose your web design firm carefully as your web site design will determine the fate of your business. If your site lacks functionality or isn't dynamic enough, you will lose prospective clients. When choosing a web design firm keep the flowing in mind:
Self analysis
A good web design firm will work in collaboration with you to define your company's goals and requirements of your web site. A thorough self analysis is needed to in order for you to find the best web design firm suited to your needs. When designing a web site you need to be aware of:
- Your intended target audience
- The intended goal of your web site
- How much of a budget you have &
- How your web site fits into your marketing plan
Once you have determined these requirements, choose a web design firm on this basis as it will help you find the firm that right for you.
Research your options
There are a number of ways to search for a good web design firm. The internet is a great resource for finding an affordable web design company. A good way to determine whether a web design firm is right for you is by looking at the websites of other firms you admire. Also asking others for references is another great way to find a good design firm. Ask business acquaintances, friends, and family which web design firm designed their web sites or if they can recommend a qualified firm for you. You can also see if a design firm meets your criteria by going through their website and checking out their referrals yourself.
Create a shortlist
Once you've gathered all the information you need to find a qualified web design firm then create a shortlist to determine which firm will meet your organization's goals and requirements and is best suited for your project. First, examine the web design firm's portfolio and see if this firm has provided solutions similar to what you have in mind for your organization. Also check a web firm's experience and if they will be able to carry out your web design needs. A good web design firm is one that has worked with many clients all over the world and has a global approach to your web design. Another important factor when creating a shortlist is to determine if a firm has enough qualified staff to meet your requirements. Ask questions and probe a web design firm's working process.
Once you have created a shortlist then ask them to send in a proposal for your web design. The proposal should include an overview of your requirements and their proposed solution. This will help in determining which firm understands your needs best.
Evaluate the proposals
Once you have received all the proposals from your short listed firms, examine each proposal individually. Also make sure you thoroughly understand and evaluate the format and presentation of each proposal. Then compare the proposals to one another and see how each firm measures up. The best way to select a web design firm is to see if they understand your needs.
Web design offers
Here are some general examples of some web design packages available in the market today.
Basic Package
The cost for a basic web design package is around $300. It takes about 2 to 3 days to complete and includes the following:
- Number of Pages - 7
- Scanned Images - 6
- Theme Graphics - Yes
- Feedback Form - Yes
- Banners - Yes 1 static
- Free Search Engine Submission - 100 SE
- Free Counter - Yes
- Java Script, VB Script, CGI - No
- Flash Animation - No
Standard package
The cost of a standard web design package ranges between $600-700; and takes around 5-6 days to complete. It includes the following:
- Number of Pages - 12
- Scanned Images - 10
- Theme Graphics - Yes
- Feedback Form - 3
- Banners - Yes 1 static and 1 animated
- Free Search Engine Submission - 200 SE
- Free Counter - Yes
- Java Script, VB Script, CGI - 1 Java Script
- Flash Animation - No
Business Package
A standard business web design package includes the following:
- Number of Pages - 30
- Scanned Images - 30
- Theme Graphics - Yes
- Feedback Forms - 5
- Banners - Yes, 5 animated 2 static
- Free Search Engine Submission - 500 SE
- Free Counter - Yes
- Java Script, VB Script, CGI - Customized
- Flash Animation - Yes
- Logo Design - Yes
It normally costs around $1300 for this kind of package and takes a minimum of 10 working days to be complete.
Some charges for extra services include:
- Image scanning - $1 per image
- Logo Scanning - $100 to $120
- Banner - $150
- Flash Animation starting price $300
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