Website Types

Websites may be static (HTML, CSS) or animated (Flash) or a combination of both. Some websites have an introduction which are often done using Flash. We can support all of these.

Sites with simple forms for taking client information such as name and an email address, simple surveys, or information required for a quotation are also supported. Focus is on information sites with elegant design.

Search Engines

It is very important people can find your site on search engines such as Google or Yahoo. Processes known as Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Search Engine Marketing (SEM) can greatly increase a site's visibility.

On-going research is this area is a top priority.

Web Hosting and Domain Name Registration

Every website needs to be hosted on a web server. This service is available from numerous sources and is very competitive. It is available now for less than $10 per month for a reasonable sized site for a small business.

Domain name registration (eg. www.bruceDesign.ca) requires finding out if a domain you want to use is available and then registering the domain.

Web hosting and domain name registration from any third party can be arranged.

Design Process

It is recommended you fill out the Quote form on this website to get an idea for the cost and time required to design and implement the site. For simple sites this can be very quick and inexpensive.

For a static site the client may suggest a general design and colour scheme they like and provide the content which includes photos, graphics and text.

For Flash sites it is recommended to choose a template from the hundreds offered on a site such as: http://www.templatemonster.com/. This site allows selection of a Flash site and examples specific to a category of your choice. These templates are available for about $65 but save the client a lot of money as the template just has to be modified for the client and not developed from scratch.

Once a complete initial draft is done the client can review it online and suggest changes. This cycle is repeated until the client is totally happy with the outcome.

The client can choose to maintain the site themselves or changes can be made on an ad hoc basis or a negotiated annual fee.