Website development is the actual putting together of code that outputs the website to the computer or device. A web designer may create a picture of what the website should look like and the developer creates the computer code using languages like HTML, CSS, PHP and JavaScript that all link together. Development is all about the functionality and the backend of how things work. If you are curious to view some basic HTML code looks like, Right-click on your mouse then select “view page source” (slight differences between browsers.) We code from scratch or modify and work with existing code that is a CMS.

Web design is the visual design of the website. Choosing the colors, images, backgrounds, fonts and the use of white space are all aspects of what a web designer does. The book Don’t Make Me Think by Steve Krug highlights the design principles we use to design websites that are easy for users to navigate and find what they are looking for. We prefer a clean uncluttered look for websites with minimal distractions. We have some tricks for creating logos but will also work with artist to build a visually appealing website.

Whether its database design, wire framing or content gathering, the task of planning a website can be overwhelming, that’s why we are here to help. When it comes to your business, nobody knows it better than you. We offer free phone consultations to help you get your website started. Once we know what your business is about, we work within your priorities to give your visitors the information they need.

Have you ever noticed your computer or device needing an update? Browsers and programs update to patch bugs and work out new features. Security is utmost important to website functionality and hackers or code breakers arise with a trickle down affect that requires constant maintenance of plugins, themes, and software. Your website needs to be secure to prevent unauthorized users from accessing your data or acting as your website for their own gains. Website code needs to be maintained periodically to make sure websites renders on different devices and screens appropriately.

Google and Bing offer some great tools to monitor site traffic and performance, but it can be complicated. We are Webmasters for many sites and manage everything from Ad campaigns to Keyword Focus. We also manage social media accounts such as Facebook business pages, Blogs and Twitter to ensure that you can stay connected and on top or customer service. We have SEO service that also includes placement of links with sites such as Google Places, Yelp and more top ranking websites.