Web Design Firms

MyWebDept.com
Full service web design firm specializing in CSS layouts, content management, and custom development.

Web Duck Designs
Custom website design and search engine optimization services to businesses.

CGWebHelp, LLC
At cgwebhelp, llc., we can handle every detail of your web site project, from the domain name registration to site design to search engine submittal.

Para-Diddle Designs
We focus on consumer oriented solutions that strengthen relationships, build brand awareness, and take on many of the day to day operations that consume the attention of you or your personnel.

Xillion Designs
At Xillion, we are passionate about design. We make great websites and marketing materials that help small and medium-sized businesses increase sales, attract new customers, communicate effectively, and present a professional and memorable image that surpasses that of their competitors. It is our intention to build lasting customer relationships with excellent service and exceptional products.

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What is web design?

If you are reading this we will assume that you know what the Internet is, what a web page is, what a link is, and how to navigate from web site to web site. You may, however, be wondering exactly how web pages are designed. What skills are required? What software is required? And how do you design an effective web site. We hope to answer these questions on this page.

Basic Steps of Web Design

When a web designer begins to design a web site they usually follow these basic steps.

• Determine what pages will be needed on the web site
• Determine how many navigation sections will be needed to navigate the site
• Determine how much room and how many sections will be needed to display the desired content (text, pictures, video, etc.)
• Decide on a style that works with the goals of the web site
• Design the site (usually in a graphic program first, but not always)
• Build out the pages and add the content required for each page

Designing for the Purpose

A good web designer will know how to create a design that meets the purpose of the site. Different designs work well for different purposes.

• Attract New Customers: If the purpose of a web site is to attract new customers, then the designer can not ignore the influence of search engines on the design. Search engines are the #1 way people find web site by far. In order for a web site to be indexed properly so that search engines can find it the design much be search engine friendly. This means well organized text content and a good range of pages (versus squishing everything onto a few pages)
• Turn Visitors Into Customers: If a web site's purpose is to convert website visitors to customers then the design must be attractive and easy to use. This usually means a nice graphical interface and easy to use navigation features. It also means having enough information on the site organized in the right way so that users stay on the site and trust it as a source for what they are looking for. Interactivity also helps keep visitors on the site and increases their likelyhood of returning to the site.
• Provide a Service to Customers: Sometimes it is more important to service your existing customers than it is to just attract new customers. This type of site requires a design that helps customers find what they are looking for quickly and easily. The design should be very interactive and intuitive and should include lots of interactivity.