need a web site - not sure where to start?

Getting yourself a presence on the web needn't be complicated. Having a web site is all about being seen, being visible to your target audience. Your web site needs to reflect what your business does, and present itself in a way that is in keeping with the nature and spirit of your business. And that's where we come in. You may only have a germ of an idea of what you want your web site to convey, or how you want it to look, but that's enough for us to get our creative juices flowing and design you a web site that presents you in a professional way. After all, a web site is the virtual "shop window" of the 21st Century. Would you even bother going into a shop whose window display was haphazard, untidy and disorganised? The same applies to web sites: crisp, clear design with a logical structure and intuitive navigation will ensure your clients have an enjoyable on-line experience that will reflect well on you and your business.

 

this web stuff is all greek to me

Don't worry! We aim to keep the process as simple as possible so you can concentrate on running your business! Leave all the techie stuff to us. If you want to know about software and languages and all that stuff then we can tell you as much as you want to know, but if it's really not your scene then no problem!

 

but surely I need to understand everything to be sure I'm not getting ripped off?

We have made our cost structure as transparent as possible so you can see exactly what you are paying for. And, contrary to popular belief, it isn't rocket science, so getting a web site for your business will probably cost less than you think!

There are only two costs you need to know about:

building your web site

The cost to design and build your web site is a "one off" charge. Exactly what that charge is will depend on the complexity of site you want. A simple web site might only cost you £250, but you could also spend thousands if you wanted something really complicated. As a guide an "average" web site might cost you around £600 to complete.

running your web site

Once your web site is built there is an annual charge to keep it up and running. There are two principle elements to this charge:

1. Hosting: your web site has to "live" somewhere so that it is accessible to the outside world. Hosting your web site can cost as little as £50 per year.

2. Web site address: also known as a domain name, your web site address is what the outside world uses to reach your site. This will typically begin with "www" and end with ".co.uk" or ".com" or one of a large number of other suffixes. An example of a domain name is the address to this site: www.imaginotion.com. There is an annual charge for your domain name. The cost will vary depending on what suffix you choose to have, but prices start from as little as £5 a year.

your own e-mail address

An important aspect of your web site is your e-mail address. Your e-mail address will be linked to your domain name, so for a domain name of "imaginotion.com" your e-mail address might be "joe@imaginotion.com" or "sales@imaginotion.com". Your web site will usually allow up to 10 different 'names' before the '@' symbol. Each of these could be used for a separate person in your company so you can each receive e-mails separately. As part of the service we offer we will help you set up your e-mail accounts so that when your prospective clients visit your web site they will have the option of contacting you by e-mail.

 

so where do I go from here?

Give us a call or drop us an e-mail and we can start the ball rolling with your new web site!