Websites

Deciding to get a website is a BIG decision. There are lot's of things to consider because it effects everything from who your clients will be, how much money it will cost you intitally and on an ongoing basis, how long you will be in the industry for and how you will be perceived and that's just to begin with. Because it is such a big decision and so many aspects are involved, this page will be quite detailed, but hopefully will be able to answer lots of questions you may have.

What information will we cover?

If you wish to navigate to any of the items listed below, please just hit on the red underlined subject title and it will link you to the desired page.

1. Types of websites- will look at the differences between static, dynamic, free sites, using a forum/directory for a site, blog sites

2. Add on Features for a website - this will include things like blogs, podcasts, YouTube, Flash, Music and will look at the pros and cons of add ons

3. Domain names, email address and Hosting - we will look at the basics of choosing a domain name for your website including choosing a name which is good for Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), memorable names, We will explain Hosting a website what it means and where you go for Hosting. 

4. Finding a Designer - where do you find them, what do you ask them, what should they give you, what does a qoute look like, what is an acceptable turn around time for work you ask them to do, how do you pay them, how can you tell if they know what they are doing?

5. Planning a Website - the things you need to think about from who you're targetting, what message you want to give them, timelines involved, how to set your rates, basically an overview of all the things you need to think about and when

6. Copyright - the ins and outs of copyrighting images, content, templates and look and feel of site and what to do if someone breaches your copyright. We will supply you with an outline for take down notices and what to say to Hosting services to try and get them to take down offending sites.

7. Photoshoots for Websites - everything you need to know about having a photoshoot or taking your own pictures for your online advertising

8. Text On Your Website - how to write text, SEO, how much information to give, what information to give, schema. writing in first person versus text written in 3rd person (by a client)

9. Search Engine Optimisation - blah blahahahahahahaa