Web Site Design from Megaweb Developments

A web site has many features and benefits which help promote a product, company or individual. By being available 24 hours a day seven days a week it is often the first place a potential client will go to find out further information.

There is the prospect of reaching millions of internet users throughout the world opening up new marketplaces that were previously unavailable, particularly at such a reasonable cost. It provides a fast efficient way to promote a new product or update information without the print costs of sending out a further mailshot.

A simple cost effective way to provide 24 hour customer support through a form, a forum or a frequently asked questions page. Importantly for many companies the opportunity to jump ahead of their competitors and provide a value service for their customers.

Finally consider an e-commerce or database solution. An e-commerce solution will be much cheaper than creating a new bricks and mortar shop with the added advantage of reaching millions of potential customers. Whilst the database driven site can provide the opportunity for you to simply update the pages through a browser window.

Why choose Megaweb Developments?

The vast majority of our new business comes via referral, where our existing customers have passed on our details to their associates. Our company is built on the quality of our work, our reputation, reliability and technical skills.

• We will listen carefully to your requirements. It is essential in the first instance that we gain an understanding of what you want from your web site. Only once your objectives are clear can we begin to realize these goals.
• We will explain everything to you in plain English.
• We will consult with you throughout and present you with various options at every stage. We will make you aware of any pitfalls and importantly the benefits of deploying a site. This will help enable you to make your own judgements about the site requirements for your own circumstances.
• We will design a fast loading, user friendly site for a very reasonable price. We may in certain cases be interested in taking a share in your business in return for the work we do, please contact us directly for an initial briefing.
• We can secure a domain name and arrange appropriate site hosting, from simple sites to those requiring complicated scripts and ssl facilities for e-commerce solutions.
• We will design the site suitable for search engine submission, not simply the inclusion of meta tags. Search engines are sites which are used by people to find the information they are interested in and it is therefore very important to be listed and ranked highly within these sites.

Site Maintenance

Having spent time creating a site it is important to make changes to encourage people to come back and have a look. It may take as little as a morning a month to keep the site fresh and appealing to your clients.

We can set up a maintenance contract for whatever you require. Usually this would involve:

• the updating of the site, keeping the content fresh for visitors to your site.
• re-submission to search engines.
• tweaking of site to improve search engine ranking.
• further development to site.
• new images.
• updating press release information.
• seasonal changes.
• changes to company technical manuals.

E-commerce Solutions

Megaweb Developments can advise on the most appropriate e-commerce solution for your organisation, ranging from a bespoke solution through to the more standard 'off the shelf' software applications. Megaweb Developments will also build, develop and maintain your online shop. We can also arrange hosting and the use of an SSL secure certificate for the server if required.

If you already have a site or intend to design one yourself, Megaweb Developments will be able to integrate our shopping system into your existing design.

We can offer advice on the following:

• Database integration.
• Store layout and design.
• Shopping cart system selection.
• Tiered product pricing.
• Shipping tax configuration.
• Secure order form design and set-up.
• Secure credit card transaction system selection and set-up.
• Payment Processors, costs and options.
• Couriers

Database Design and Development

Megaweb Developments can help you with the design and development of your database, currently we can develop Access, MSSQL and MySQL.

Each has advantages and limitations, we can help you determine the most appropriate for your particular project. We look at various aspects, from the webserver type, NT or Linux/Apache to the initial development platform and, the number of times the database will be both accessed and updated.

Having a database has many advantages not least of which the ability for you to update the information stored on the system through a simple browser interface, thereby saving the costs of bringing in a developer each time you want to make a simple change.

Panoramas

Looking for something more unusual for your site?

Panoramas can be placed within your site giving the opportunity for visitors to view your latest product or offices, for an example click here.

Please note that you can place hotspots within these images enabling your visitor to click through to another panorama, creating a virtual tour.

Graphic Design

"At the heart of business marketing is design, the creation of an image representative of the organizations desired goals."

We can provide an effective design in collaboration with you and your organizational ethos which will enhance public perception of your organization. Designing websites have not only to be visually appealing but practical and useable for first time web browsers. By having both academic qualifications and experience, we believe we could create the 'look' for your organization.

Please contact us for an initial consultation regarding your design requirements.

• Corporate identity (logo business card etc)
• Corporate Brochures/flyers
• Annual Reports
• Promotional material
• Newsletters
• Posters
• CD/record sleeves

Proofreading and Editing

Make sure that what you're saying in your website or printed material comes across just as well as its design! "As a professional wordsmith I can help you produce error-free content that is in good clear English - content that will make a good impression on those reading it and inspire their confidence in you and your services.

Having worked for publishers, writers, businesses, voluntary and community organisations, statutory agencies, and individuals. I am a trained member of the Society for Editors and Proofreaders, and can work on-screen or on hard copy, to suit your requirements."

Services

• Writing
• Re-writing/re-styling
• Summarising
• Editing
• Proofreading
• Research

Your Publications

• Web content
• Promotional material
• Newsletters
• Reports
• Briefing papers
• Research or funding applications
• Conference reports
• Handbooks and manuals
• Book reviews
• Magazine articles

Please contact us for further information.

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