Do you have a business or product and need a web site with a shopping cart to sell items and collect payments online? Contact me. The initial consultation is free. If it looks like I can help you I will provide a written proposal.

Web Site Design and Development

Web design is the aesthetic aspect of web site development. Web design describes web page layout, dimensions, colors, fonts and images. A good web design will enhance your business image and build credibility with your customers. Web design does not have to be elaborate to be attractive. A simple design with use-friendly layout and optimized images will load fast and will be compatible with most browsers.

Functional components of web site development are typically more technical in nature. Functional components of a web site include site navigation, search tools, a site map, search engine meta tags, contact and survey forms, mailing lists, a blog, a shopping cart and a method to accept payments online.

Domains and Web Hosting

A domain name is a unique identifier on the Web. To use a domain name it must be registered and directed towards the server where the web site for the domain will be hosted. Register Domain Names Here.

Web hosting service is a company that provides a host server where the files, software and data reside, and a network connection that serves the content of the web site to the public over the Internet. Subscribe to Web Hosting Service Here.

Search Engine Optimization and Internet Marketing

Search engine optimization can be divided into two components: web site content and link popularity. Content in the web site must have a sufficient amount of text and it must be organized so that keywords are prominent in the web pages. It also helps to have a site map and search engine friendly meta tags in the headers of web pages. Link popularity is a measure of links to your web site from other web sites that contain relevant content. Link popularity increases as a greater number of relevant web sites link to your web site. Link popularity also increases when the relevant sites that link to your site have link popularity with same or similar keywords. Web sites that consistently come up at the top of search engine results are typically web sites that rank highest in content and popularity for the search terms submitted. Search engine optimization can be simple or extensive depending on your marketing strategy and amount of competition.

Internet marketing is a broad term that cannot be summed up in one page. Search engine optimization is a form of Internet marketing, which most online businesses can benefit from. Other types of Internet marketing include blogging, U-tube, forum posts, free directory listings and paid advertisements. Google is a great source for Internet marketing tools. There are numerous ways to self promote if you have the time and are inclined to learn the technology... Or you can hire a professional!

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