How Do I Find a Web Design Company in Edmonton?
There are many ways to find a company to build your small business website. You can certainly use a search engine and check out online reviews, or ask for recommendations from friends or associates.
Another idea is to find a website that you like and check to see which company designed it ... but then follow up by checking for reviews, and get an estimate before you commit to anything.
What If I Don't Live in Edmonton?
No problem! We can talk via telephone, or "face-to-face" via Skype if you prefer. We also stay in close contact with my clients via email, and all design mockups and development reviews are conducted at your leisure, via your computer and web browser.
We have worked with clients as close as our own neighbourhood, and as far away as the beautiful state of Hawaii, and are confident that the level of service has been the same for all our clients, near or far.
Can I Afford a Professional Web Designer?
A lot of people want to know the average cost to build a business website. Unfortunately there isn't an easy answer to that because it all depends on the size and complexity that you require. Some surveys say that the average price of a modern, professional small business website could be between $3000 - $6000, but depending on your needs the price could actually be as low as $1000.
However, the other thing to consider is this: can you afford NOT to use a professional designer? A website offers low cost advertising for your business that is available 24x7. It tells potential clients about your products or services, your location, your staff and your hours, and allows them to contact you at their own convenience. In much the same way that you have your brick-and-mortar shop built and designed by professionals, and your products and services provided by professionals, your electronic presence should also be professionally designed and developed to present the best possible view of your business to potential customers.
We do have financing options for small businesses and those on a budget. Please contact us to discuss your requirements, budget and options.
How to Build a Website Quickly
There are a lot of different platforms out there that allow you to build your own business website - Wix, Wordpress, Weebly ... These could be a solution if you need to get your business online quickly. But if you are concerned about getting overwhelmed by domain registration, hosting, themes, plugins and learning new technology, or don't have 20-40 hours to put into producing a website that you are proud to show the world, then you should consider outsourcing your web developement needs to a professional.
How long does it take to get your small business website online? It depends on how long it takes us to agree on a design, and how long it takes for you to assemble the content for the pages of the site. We have completed some sites in as little as 1 week, while others can take somewhat more time than that.
What Does a Website Company Do?
Not sure whether to call us a web designer, web developer or website company? It doesn't matter, we answer to anything and are happy to provide the following services:
- Design the look of your website
- Build your website so it looks good on desktops and mobile devices
- Provide a server to host the website and email
- Search Engine Optimization, so your site appears in search results on Google
- Provide ongoing services to update your website and keep your content fresh
Web Design and SEO for Small Business
Search engine optimization, or SEO, is a number of best practices that are designed to help bring more traffic to your website. This is just as important for small businesses as it is for large companies, because good web design and excellent SEO services can mean the difference between your company getting by, or it florishing.
