SeaSharp Web Design
Consultation
You may have a fully developed concept of your future
website or you may just like the look of a competitor's website. SeaSharp's
design philosophy is to collaborate with the client at every stage. We
will toss ideas and prototypes back and forth, until you are satisfied
we are on the right track. When the scope of the job has been decided,
a firm estimate will be provided.
Organization
A key factor in website effectiveness is good organization.
Sensible navigation goes hand in hand with organization. The site visitor
should know exactly where he/she is, what other pages there are, and how
to get to them. Some websites have navigation schemes which are so "innovative"
that they are obscure and self-defeating.
Graphics
The web is largely a visual medium. Websites should be visually appealing. Graphic elements should be tasteful and not overpowering. Animation should be used sparingly and within the message context, if at all. A little bit can be eye-catching but too much will drive web-surfers away.
SeaSharp is equipped to take high quality digital photographs and video clips for incorporation into your website.
Content
There is some evidence that search engines take into consideration the quality of prose in website ranking. The effectiveness of a visually stunning site can be seriously undermined when the author doesn't know the difference between its and it's, than and then, etc. SeaSharp's editor is a stickler for spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Content Management
If you have a requirement to manage your own site content, this can be easily accommodated. Sections of the site can be totally under your control. Easy-to-use forms can be custom designed to enable your input and editing of content. Seasharp can set up a secure database for your membership list or catalog contents, with an interactive scheme to store and retrieve information.
Growth
If you are on a tight budget, we can start small and leave room for future expansion. In any case, the initial design should be done so that the inevitable revisions and additions can be accommodated easily. A minimal website is better than no website... it's the most cost effective method of advertising. Most people go to Google before they consult the Yellow Pages.
