Website Design

We develop our websites with the three core aspects of website design in mind, The Client, The Websites' Visitors, and Search Engines.

 

·          We take pride in your web site - 

Core three web site solutions takes great pride in the look and feel of the web sites they develop.  A lot of designers and design companies look at a website as just another web site, Core Three Website Solutions looks at your web-site as a piece of art, completely unique from your competition and customized to meet your clients needs. 
 

·          Your Opinion Matters - 

One of the core 3 aspects that represent us as a design company is that our clients needs come first.  When we develop a website for a client we welcome feedback.  If you have an Idea as to how we can better your website or even better serve our clients we encourage you to let us know and we will do all we can to satisfy you, our client.
 

·         The Core 3 Strategy - 

Core three web site solutions understands that there is far more to a web site than just web presence.  If a web site is not developed correctly using the core three a companies web site can actually do more harm than good.  If the Website is not easy to navigate or is not pleasing to the eyes it may actually turn away potential customers and clients; If a web site is not developed with the search engines in mind a web site may actually lose ranking within search engines, if the search engine even lists them.
 

·         We Price By the Job - 

While most web-site design companies and other independent web-site designers charge their clients by the hour, at Core Three web-site solutions we choose to only charge by the project.  We feel like this gives us an upper hand over the competition since our clients know what they are paying for.  When a person is forced to pay by the hour what's to say they are really getting what they are paying for.  (a five min task can easily turn into a two to three hour task on paper or can be dragged out so that they can charge you more.)
 

Your website not only represents your business, but also represents our business.

Website Styles

 

Web-sites come in all shapes, sizes, and styles.  There are 3 main styles of web sites we use when developing a web-site.  Brochure or Static Web-sites, E-commerce style web-sites or Shopping Carts, and Content Management Systems or Portal systems.  The most common is the static style site, which is also the most flexible in design and is far less expensive than the other two types.

 

Here is a little information on each design style to help you choose the style that is right for your company.

 

Static Websites

Shopping Cart Systems

Content Management Systems

The Most common and least expensive type of website.

 

Completely customized website unique to your company

 

Hassel free.

 

Delivers your message to your customers

 

Customized for the easiest navigation

 

Stand Out from the competition

 

Designed with proper codes for better search engine placement.

 

Sell your Products Online using an ecommerce shopping cart solution

 

Easy Online Maintenance
 
Stable and Most Popular Ecommerce Development
 
Back End Administration tools that handle your products, customers, and orders.
 
News letter handlers included
 
Accepts Credit Card payments on your Website.
 
Customized Templates

Own a database Driven website easy for any person to update.

 

Automated Templates

 

Easily Editable Content

 

Back End Administration tools that handle your members, articles and other add-ons.


Numerous Add-ons like forums, chat, member groups, shopping carts.....


Control content publishing tools


Document Management.

Here are a few tips to help you in writing content for you website

 

When writing for the web, use

  • shorter sentences, words and paragraphs
  • one idea per paragraph
  • concise text - half the word count (or less) than writing for print
  • the inverted pyramid style, putting the most important point or the conclusion first.
  • simple words
  • objective language to build credibility, rather than exaggerated claims or overly promotional words like "great", "tremendous" etc.
  • bulleted lists
  • highlighted text (bold or color, also hyperlinked text) for scannability
  • meaningful headlines and subheads, avoiding cute or clever lines
  • Use Images to support the content you are writing when ever possible.  People are visual when online and images will help catch there eyes. 

 

Write better web content. 
Understand how people (don't) read on the Web

  1. Reading on the web is too much work!
    Reading from a computer screen tires the eyes. People read 25% more slowly on the web than they read print material.

    That's why, web content has to be 50% shorter than print. 
     

  2. Readers on the Web scan text 
    According to a study by usability expert Jacob Nielson, 79% of readers on the Web tend to scan or skim text rather than read word for word.

    Highlighted text (bold or color, also hyperlinked text) and bulleted lists aid scannability.
     

  3. Readers on the Web are impatient 
    Readers on the Web are in a hurry to get the information they want, and move on.
    They don't have the patience for obscure and complex text. They don't enjoy scrolling through masses of text either. 

    Since there are millions of alternative websites in cyberspace, they will quickly move to another site if they don't enjoy the information gathering experience on your site. 

    Attracting attention and retaining reader interest is a challenge, specially as you have just 

    • 10 seconds to grab attention with your web site content
    • 55 seconds to develop an understanding of your company or product
       

    To combat reader fatigue, make it easy for your Web users to get relevant information. Put the most important information at the top. Use clear and concise text.

  4. Readers on the Web are skeptical
    Credibility is a major factor in retaining reader interest on the Web. 

    Use objective language, write meaningful headlines and subheads and avoid marketing jargon or exaggerated claims to build credibility. Cute or clever lines could mean that the reader takes longer to get to the main point. 

    Hyperlinks to the sources of your information or to related information also add to credibility.
     

  5. Readers avoid information overload
    In an average workday, people suffer from information overload . They already have a large number of emails in their inbox to contend with, and several documents to read.
    They don't want to spend time and effort reading content that they may not find useful.

    Offer your readers information in bite-size chunks which are easily digestible. Use short sentences, short paragraphs, one idea per paragraph.

    Use meaningful headlines and sub-headlines which help them nail the information they want, quickly and easily.

 

Website Development and Design FAQ's

 

Q:  How long will it take for my web site to be designed? 

 
A: The timescale of a website design project is often dictated by the client. If you have a deadline in mind we will endeavor to meet it for you. The most common delay in the creation and completion of a new website is waiting for content (text/images) to be sent to us by the client.
 
 

Q: Will we need to have a meeting in connection with the website design? 

 

A: In the majority of cases a meeting isn't necessary and most of our websites are generally completed with contact via email and telephone only. We place suggested website designs onto the Internet in a private place where only yourselves and us can view the content. We then get with you regularly to discuss the web designs in order that the website design and functionality is exactly as you wish.

 

 

Q: Once my website design is completed -what after sales service do you offer? 

 
A: We fully support any website we design and are always available should you encounter any problems or require any enhancements. We offer web site maintenance so that your website need never get out of date

Click here to read about our web site maintenance service......................
 

 

Q: Do I have to keep my website with you forever, or can I move it to another supplier to host it if I wish?

 
 A:You may move your website to another web hosting service at any time. Once your website design has been completed, we send you a copy of the website on cd. This copy of your website is for your retention
 
 

Q: In what format should I supply words and photographs about my business for my new website?

  
A: It is helpful to us if you are able to provide text and photographs in electronic form - for example, the files output by a digital camera and the words in MS word or similar format. If this is not possible, we can help get your information ready for use on the website.

 

 

Q: Will my website design be" Search Engine" friendly?

 
A: All our websites are created with search engines in mind and the website design is compliant with search engine guidelines. It is a good idea for your website to be re-evaluated in time as over a period of time the search engines do alter their rules and algorithms and you will want to be certain that your website is kept up to date and complies with new rules etc.
 

 

Q: I run a small/medium size business and want an online presence to promote my business in a professional manner to new customers and to provide a more professional image to existing customers. What do I need to achieve this?

  
A:You need a professionally developed website, a domain name, and hosting facilities for your website. You also need the website to be uploaded onto your hosting facilities and promoted to the search engines.

 

 

Q:  If I choose a CMS System 0r Content Management System - can I be sure that my webpages are "Search Engine Friendly"?

 
A:  Yes with Core Three - you can even add your own search engine meta tags to each individual web page if desired. THe CMS tools are easy to use - effective and intuitive.

 

 

Q: I hear that there are hidden costs associated with web design services. Is this true?

 
 A: No. We discuss with you your website requirements and then price accordingly and once you have placed an order for your website design with us, that price is strictly adhered to.

 

 

Q: Am I tied into Core 3 for any site maintenance or updates I wish to do once my website is designed?

 
A: No once your website is designed it belongs to you and you can commission anyone to update it for you - although of course we would like to think that you are happy with our services and will continue to use us for your website maintenance.

 

 

Q: How much will a website cost me? 

 
A: The cost of a web site varies depending on the site and complexity. A small web site with just a few static pages would cost around $500 whereas a full ecommerce website with a large number of pages and a CMS system could cost any where between $1500 and $15,000 and more depending on the scope of the project. If you give us a call we will be please t0 discuss with your website design requirements and give you a fixed quotation.

 

We Also Have a New Lease to own Payment option available to help you with costs.

 

 

Q: Do you redesign existing websites? 

 
A: Yes we do. We can redesign, retaining your company corporate style or we can redesign to give you a complete new image. Is your website up to date - let us provide you a Free of Charge Website Evaluation - we can redesign your website to take advantage of the latest web technologies

 

 

Q:  What if I do not like the design?

 
A: If you do not like the design which we have suggested for you, we will discuss further with a view to ascertaining what type of design you would like to see and then place another "suggested design" in your web area for you to view. We would not like to think that you are not happy with the final website design. Our aim is to design for you a website specific to your requirements which you are completely happy with.

 

 

Q:  Who owns the website once the website design is completed?

  
A: Once The Website has been paid in full, the website belongs to you - we send you a copy of the website on cd. This copy is for your retention and should you wish to use another web design or web hosting company - you are completely at liberty to take this copy to them for them to use.