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Owning a Website is Easier Than You Might Think…
So, you either have a website (and aren't happy with it) or you think you might need a website. Either way, many organizations share this common concern: A new or improved website isn't worth the expense, or they have no time to learn and devote the attention necessary to building a decent website. It takes less time and expense to create or redo a website than you might think…
Depending on how unique or complex your website, you have a number of options available for creating an exciting, professional look-and-feel.
Build Your Own. Using Macromedia Dreamweaver MX 2004. This tool provides templates and powerful features to build your own professional website.
Buy a Ready-Made Web Template. Template Monster, contains many different web templates you can immediately purchase (many for under $100) and use.
Lobo Pre-built Websites. For a very modest fee, Lobo can quickly put your website together using Website builder from Tucows. In many instances, we can have a website up and available within a day, only adding a few dollars a month to your hosting plan.
More unique or complex a website?
Build Your Own. You may need the expertise of a dedicated web designer or developer. Many larger organizations (or organizations that make money on the Internet) use dedicated employees devoted to the maintenance of their website. Alternatively, you can hire a contractor or local web developer to custom-design a website for you. Contact Lobo Internet if you would like a referral to a web designer or developer for contract services.
Hire a Web Design Firm. New Mexico still hosts a number of high-quality web design firms, including Lobo Internet. A professional web design firm can fully flesh out your organization’s needs, custom-build a unique web experience, and help you create an online brand and identity (if you don't already have one). In attempting to decide on a firm to hire, always keep the following in mind:
- Always obtain price quotes from at least three firms.
- Don't hire on cost. Hire on “fit.” You want a firm that has people you can work with. Insist on meeting the people who will work on – and manage – your project.
- Don't hire on “experience” alone. A good portfolio is good, but great people are better.
- What kind of website can I have using templates or pre-built websites?
Nowadays, there is very little that justifies a high-priced website. Unless you absolutely require a very unique and high-quality website, you can accomplish the following cost-effectively:
- A shopping cart and online credit card acceptance.
- A professional-looking, easy-to-use look-and-feel.
- A website that is easy to keep up-to-date and current with fresh content.
- A website that automatically updates itself with news feeds from across the Internet.
- A website that contains advanced interactive features, like a blogger, calendar, form submission, catalog system, etc.
All organizations should have a website. At a minimum, the website should provide a brief overview of the organization, its address, and relevant information on how to contact or do business with the organization. The rest, of course, is up to you and your imagination!
