At WowWebNow, we can do everything needed to get your website up and running. We’ve included a list of some of the more common services for those who know what they’re looking for. If you’re not one of those people, Click on any line in the list, and a short explanation will appear (just click the line again to make it go away. Or don't. Whatever). And if you’d rather just to take our word for it that we know what we’re doing, we’re OK with that, too: simply contact us to get started on YOUR new website.
Domain name research and registration
A website is primarily a computer program on the internet. In order for it to live on the internet, it has to have a name, called a URL: www.YourWebSite.com, or what have you. Since there are so many websites out there, finding a unique URL can be tricky. We can see what is available, give you some options, then register the URL(s) you choose.
Hosting
The computer program that is your website has to physically reside on a host computer in order to be accessed through the internet. We can either host your site on our servers or arrange hosting with the service of your choice.
Web Design - Architecture
Creating the basic “blueprint” of your site, what pages you will need, how they will connect to each other, and what needs to be developed behind the scenes.
Web Design - Interface
Designing the way users will interact with your site; making sure that visitors can find what they need on your website quickly, easily, and intuitively.
Web Design - Graphics
This is where we create the look of your site. It defines the feel and branding for your business that visitors will remember. Many designers start with this step, then find functionality limited by the artistic look. We have found it is better not to finalize the look of the site until both the Architecture and the Interface are in place.
Animation and Special Effects
Animated effects--when used properly--can enhance the usability of a site ... but too often, they’re used to add pizzazz at the cost of speed and functionality. We can help you decide which effects (if any) to use, then program them so they work well with the greatest number of computers.
Audio/video/“Flash”
Adding sound and/or moving pictures to your site. There are several ways to do this, including using a program called Flash: we’ll give you all the options and help you decide what works best for you.
Site programming
It takes a heap of programming to make your site look great and function smoothly. We can write the code that does that, pulling from our experience with several different programming languages to make sure your site works well across all the main computer platforms.
CMS (Content Management System)
Just what it says: a system for managing the content of your website. In some cases, the webmaster handles all the management, but for other sites we can create a password-controlled area on your site where you can actually manage some or all of the content yourself.
Online Catalog
Designing and programming an online listing that showcases your company’s products (including variations) and/or allow customers to make purchases.
Shopping Carts
A shopping cart is an interactive database which stores a customer’s selections for purchase, and allows searching, display, and ordering of these items. If you are going to sell your items directly from your website, you will need a shopping cart program.
Online Payment (PayPal, iBill, authorize.net, 2checkout, Google Checkout, etc.)
Need to accept customer payments online? We can show you your options and set up a secure system for protecting both you and your customers.
Payment Gateway
If you want to accept payments online, you’ll need a secure way of doing so. We can set up any of the popular gateways (PayPal, Google Checkout, etc.) or create your own custom application using your merchant account.
News/Blog
Want to keep customers apprised on your business? We can program a section that allows you to add or delete news items, pictures or personal messages.
Administrator Area
You don’t want just anyone having access to the information on your site. We can create a password-protected “safe” area for you or your administrator to access content.
Social Networking
We can help you tie your website in to social sites like Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter to connect with your customers and fans.
Registration and Contact Forms
Your website is a great place to request information from your customers. We can set up systems to let users contact you with confidence, safely and securely, while keeping your information safe from spammers.
Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
“Search Engines” are used by websites such as Google, Yahoo! or Bing to help users find what they need from all the millions of sites on the internet. Much has been made recently of “optimizing” a site so that it is more readily found by these engines. We can help you sort through the facts and the hype, and build your website to focus on the things search engines really look for.
Personal Email Accounts
An email address tied to your company’s website is much more professional than that AOL address your kids created for you. We can set everyone in your company up with company email addresses, and even tie them in to existing email accounts.
Web Copywriting/editing
Writing effective copy for the web is subtly different than writing other copy. We’ve had years of experience, and we can either create copy for you or tweak your existing copy to make it shine for the internet.
Testing
Not everyone uses the same type of computer, or the same browser. Before we go “live” with your site, we’ll test on various platforms using different browsers to make sure the site works for many people as we practically can.
Customized Solutions for every client
Most of our customers don’t totally realize what they need - or even what is possible - until they talk to us. If you don’t see what you need in this list, just contact us: we’ll help you find the solution that works best for you.
Ongoing Support
Websites are never completely “done” - or at least they shouldn’t be. Products change, markets change, and technology changes so fast it’s hard to keep up. Things that aren’t possible or practical today may be commonplace tomorrow ... and practices that work well when the site is programmed could cause problems in the future. As your business grows and changes, your website should reflect that ... and WowWebNow will be right there to help you do just that.