Keswick Web Design - Website Design Domain Names and Hosting Provider

The Design Process

At Keswick Web Design we firmly believe in a 2 way process of design and collaboration, at every stage we are in constant communication to ensure that the end product achieves the desired effect. We strongly believe that the ability for clients to update and edit their own website is crucial, a site updated on a regular basis provides a far more professional feel than a simple 'online brochure' which hasn't had any content changed since it's creation. All of our sites let you edit your own content, add downloads, modify polls, update photo gallery's, etc.

A typical process might be as follows:

- Initial approach by client. A brief questionnaire is provided to outline the requirements of the finished work. (This can be downloaded from our site and is available in pdf format or word format)

-Meeting is set up to discuss aims and objectives. Either in person or virtually if necessary using skype, msn, telephone, etc.

-Initial mock up site is designed and placed online onto our Keswick Web Design demo site for approval of overall colour schemes and site feel. At this stage several site templates may be produced for the clients inspection if necessary.

-Process of domain name registration and hosting set up begins. If clients have existing domain names these can be easily transferred to our stable and secure hosting environment.

-Beta site is constructed using images, logo's and text provided by the client, logos and images can be produced in house if necessary or if a new corporate image is required.

-After clients approval and final alterations site is made 'live'. Assistance with the domain's email set up is provided.

-Clients are now provided with instructions on the ways to update their own site, including a personal visit and walk through of site functionality where necessary.

- A 'settling' period of 4 weeks including free minor site updates begins to ensure the site is doing it's job and meets it's criteria and to ensure clients are comfortable with adding and editing content.

- Photo Galleries. Easily modified online by the client.
- Video / Audio Galleries. Although a little bit more complicated these are still able to be modified online.
- 'AJAX' Search. A search feature which updates as you type. Normal search functions are included as standard.
- Online Forums. With full moderation and editing facilities.
- Document Download Area. Ideal if you have a lot of items you wish clients to access in pdf. or word format for example.
- Calendar. Can be used to indicate bookings, vital dates, etc. Separate colour coded categories can be enabled.
- Search Engine Friendly URL's. Help in search engine placement and can be modified to include keywords.
- Online backup tool. Enabling you to make backups of your own site before you make changes.
- Multimedia Flash based Gallery.
- Google site map creation and submission. To help with search engine rankings.
- Real Time Site Statistics. Can be accessed from your site's 'back end' and provide tools to analyse popular pages, search terms and client browser/operating system.- Skype Status. Let your clients view your status on Skype
- Online Shopping. A fully featured online shop can be created with a variety of payment methods.
- Polls. Can be easily customised as often as you wish to help judge customer response.
- Password Protected areas. Can be used to hide information except to registered users.- Customer Log in. Seperate menus and pages for registered users.
- Newsflash. Can be set up to scroll or be static.
- Online Forms. For bookings, menu choices, etc.- Site blog. For anything you wish!

We can tailor your site to provide exactly what you require and ensure that you have the tools available to edit and upload content on your site. We offer all the support you need to help your website to be dynamic and fresh for your clients.