Small Business Web Design

by Mark
(Boynton Beach, Florida, United States)

Article by WebProInSite - http://www.webproinsite.com

Getting a website for your business can be a tricky process. At WebProInSite, we focus on building effective websites for small business, and we seek to educate just as much as we design and develop. To us, small business websites are the true test for effective web technology.

Many times, a small business owner will come to us with all kinds of expectations, notions, and expectations about what their website is supposed to do. And (9 times out of 10), the small business owner does not know why he or she wanted what they wanted in the first place. Usually, they say they just heard they needed it.

Look, if you are in the market for a new website, keep it simple to start. Odds are you are going to change your website 2-3 times in the first year to two anyway. Take your time and get your message right.

Let’s touch on a few areas to consider before getting a website:

1). Formulate Message. Think about getting a website with 5-6 pages to start. Formulate how you can best use those 5-6 pages. (Talk with your design team about it and get their input).

2). Less is More. If you are a new company, be a new company. Do not try to be overzealous in your website design and functionality. (It will only lead to confuse or push away your viewers and frustrate you).

3). Page Speed. Make page speed your number one concern. (Google is really starting to look at energy efficiency in their algorithm process, and new sites with a bunch of media and flash are not going to make the cut).

4). User Experience. Make sure your website is clean, all the links are working, and images are showing. (Honestly, if you focus on page speed and starting with 5-6 web pages, your website usability should be fairly straight on).

5). Cross-Browser Compatibility. The focus of an initial website is that is works overtime someone views it and it gets your message across. (Trust me, this is a big deal for a first time website – there is no need to that a website if it does work on all browsers and operating systems)

Websites are popular, and, currently, we live in a time when web technology is exploding. However, the real successful websites get there on simple ideas that are built upon. So, in closing, take your time when having a website build.

Know that less is more, and simplicity is always king. A website, much like your business, takes time to grow into. Let go of any misconceptions that just getting a website is the end-all-be-all solution to your marketing efforts.

Especially, if you have too many bells and whistles. Lastly, look into some templates for customization to get a feel. They are usually more cost effective and perfect for first time websites.

http://www.webproinsite.com