- Web DesignWeb design is my core service and I see every project through personally from start to finish – no outside contractors or agencies. I pay great attention to detail, so I guarantee you’ll get something which looks great and works flawlessly in all respects, from the layout and design to search engine consideration and social share integration. [portfolio_slideshow] I discuss and quote every project individually, providing full working demo versions of any open source CMS* applications I propose to use so you can try for yourself before any work starts. Because there are no set packages, you won’t get charged extra for anything you don’t need and won’t see any benefit from. A year’s free shared hosting comes as standard (if you need it) and I also provide ongoing support, as well as training on CMS administration and many other tools to help you make your business more successful online. *Content Management System (CMS) Using a web based editor you can add, edit and delete pages without any coding knowledge. There are many on offer but the most popular include WordPress (which is also great for blogging), Joomla and Drupal. I have experience in about half a dozen and let…
- Website DevelopmentAs well as bespoke PHP and MySQL applications, I also offer the following: Ecommerce If you want to sell online a simple CMS or static website will probably not suffice. In most cases it is preferable to use specific Ecommerce software which has already been developed and tested, such as Magento, because unless your company has particularly specialist needs it is more cost effective than commissioning bespoke software. Most Ecommerce systems allow you to manage stock, view orders and take instant payments on your website (once you’ve integrated with a payment processing provider such as Paypal or Worldpay), and any features not already included can be created with simple modifications. I have working demos so that I can help you make an informed decision, and of course all design work is entirely bespoke. Wordpress Development Whilst in it’s most simple form Wordpress is an easy to use basic CMS and blogging platform, it can also be extended and adapted to fulfill almost any remit and in many cases gives the perfect platform upon which to develop relatively low cost websites of all types, including directories and membership sites. I specialise in extending Wordpress and producing tailor made design work and…
- Website MaintenanceWhilst for many, using a CMS is the ideal option for website maintenance and updates there are always going to be times when you need access to a developer, even if it’s just to get you back on track. I work with website owners to help them keep things running smoothly, updating content, adding functionality, making any changes they cannot handle themselves, or if required carrying out all updates and maintenance. I charge in 15 minute blocks and there are no ongoing contracts or fees to make sure keeping your website up to date is always quick and affordable. What next? Call 01865 600495, 07807 043705 or fill in the form below to get in contact via email. [raw][/raw]
- HostingChoosing adequate web and email hosting is an integral part of getting your website up and running correctly. I started offering this as a service four years ago when I realised that the majority of new clients coming to me either had insufficient space allocation or no access to databases. Either that or their web hosting and domain were being controlled by a previous hosting company/web designer and they had no access to it without going through an intermediary. To this end, every account I set up is recommended based on what is fit for purpose and has a control panel that you can access yourself if you ever need to. If I get hit by a bus tomorrow it wont be a disaster for your business, just for mine. Shared, dedicated or cloud? Shared hosting – you share a server with numerous other websites. Dedicated hosting – you rent an entire server for yourself. Cloud hosting – a new type of hosting which allows you to store assets across different servers. In most cases a shared hosting account is more than adequate, and that is why design clients receive one of three shared hosting packages free for a year…
- TrainingOne on one and small group training sessions are a great way of learning because you get to set your own pace, content and goals. That means you wont waste time covering topics you have no interest in, or battling with classmates for the attention of a tutor. What can I learn? I provide training on a wide range of topics including Wordpress administration, working with social media and creating pages in HTML and CSS. Some topics I have taught around recently are listed below, but it is not a definitive list so get in contact with any other requirements: Web design with HTML and CSS Website maintenance Wordpress administration Dreamweaver Photoshop Twitter Facebook pages Basic SEO principles What next? Call 01865 600495, 07807 043705 or fill in the form below to get in contact via email. [raw][/raw]
Category Archive for: ‘Website Design’
5 Places to Use Your Twitter Follow Button
Recently I posted about Twitter’s new Follow Button and how you can get one, but what about where to put it? Here are my top 5 suggestions: On your website. Crucial, because if someone has taken the time to visit your website they’re likely to already be interested in who you are and what you do. Giving them a simple ...
10 Resources for Web Design Inspiration
1.Smashing Magazine I don’t even know where to start with Smashing Magazine, it’s so vast. Here you’ll find absolutely anything and everything that’s trending in web development, from graphics and design to coding and WordPress. www.smashingmagazine.com 2. iStockphoto There are quite a few big royalty free photo sites out there but I always use iStock because of the range and ...
Dealing With Hackers
The worst imaginable start to a Monday morning. You get into work, turn on your PC, go to your organisation’s website and find that some nerd has hacked into it and used it to serve malware. You’ve been blacklisted and anyone accessing your site is getting a big red screen telling them all about it. So what do you do? ...
Browser Compatibility Tips
The internet would be a much simpler place if everybody used the same browser (Firefox would be my choice, Chrome maybe if I was pushed), but as different companies vie for supremecy the gap only ever seems to get bigger. Whilst picking between lots of cool features is great in terms of fun and choice for the user, for web ...
Centering a Div With Absolute Positioning
When using relative positioning the easiest way to center one or a number of div tags is to create a wrapper without any float and set both the left and right margins to auto. However centering becomes problematic when using absolute positioning because using auto left and right margins no longer works in the same way. Instead, you can use ...