Here are a few tips and suggestions for what to do before you get started on your website.

• Do you have a domain name? If not, you should start thinking about what domain name you want to have registered as the web address for your website. We offer website hosting and domain name registration so you don't have to worry about the hassle of finding your own web host. If you already have web hosting and a domain name registered, we can also work with your current setup.
• Look at other websites for ideas. Look at our portfolio or other websites and note what you like about them - the colors, the fonts, the layout (does it have a vertical navigation at the top, or a horizontial navigation at the top), how many columns in the layout, the photos and graphics they use - everything! Get a feel for what you like and make notes.
• Ask yourself what you want out of your website. Having a goal for your website can help you to narrow down exactly what kind of information to include. Do you want people to learn more about the services you offer and then contact you online or via the phone? Do you want to sell any products? What's your primary usage of the website going to be? Knowing the answer to these questions will help in the building of your website.
• What areas/people are you targeting? Are you going to stay local and only serve in your immediate area or are you willing to travel? Will you be selling products only to your clients or to everyone? Figure out the who, what and where and you'll be able to help us forumlate and figure out what keywords we should be using for your site.
• Do you have a logo? If so, send us your logo after intial contact. If you don't already have a logo, we can help you design one that can be used for your website, business cards, letter head, advertisments or other materials for your business.
• Gather your materials. Get testimonials from your past clients. Get permission to use photos that you've taken or find new photos or graphics that you want to use (but make sure you have permission to use them). Gather together your resume, brochures, ads, business cards, or any other materials that you want included in your website. We perfer digital format for everything, so if you can scan it and send it to us that's great! But we can also scan items for you if you do not have access to a scanner. We're here to help you and make this an easy process!

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Suggestions on what to do to get started on your new website - gather materials, look at other sites and our portfolio, and more.

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