Trificient designs, develops, hosts and maintains web sites for our customers. We can do all of the above or just the things our customer needs. From a very simple, information only site, to a complex e-commerce site, Trificient can provide the answer. But before we can begin, you need to think about what you want to properly represent your business. The information below will offer helpful information for your consideration.
Most people want to jump right in and start building their web site. But if you want it to truly represent your company, take the time to plan and design your web site. First, create an outline of your web site. Draw examples. Look at web sites and find how others have done it. Make a list of all the site you like. Then begin writing your content, create your site navigation, and gather all your graphics, before you begin building pages. Here's why:
- Planning before you begin, will simplify your future site maintenance and save you time and money in the long run.
- You are less likely to forget any vital information.
- You'll know exactly what links you need to build, so web site visitors can easily navigate the entire web site.
- You'll be able to visualize the pages you need to build, and how they need to link to each other.
As we said before, a great way to get ideas is to visit sites for other businesses like yours. Plan and organize! If customers have a hard time finding information from your web site, they will leave.
After laying out your content, you will quickly learn what parts of your web site are the most important like your homepage , services, products, etc. These need to be accessible from every page of your site and be in a consistent place on every page. Make it easy for the visitor to move around and find what they are looking for on your site.
Site Navigation
Your navigation links or buttons should always be located in the same spot on each page of your web site. Look at other web sites to see what we mean. You should use the exact test on all your navigation buttons or text links that clearly describe the pages users will see when they click the buttons.
Planning and organization will make your site easy to navigate, will include all the information and graphics you want the visitors to see and will save you time and money for the initial creation and maintenance of your web site.
For help with you web site, contact us at 336.719.220 or sales@trificient.net