Web Design Wolverhampton
There are now over 38million adult internet users in the UK alone, 60% of which access the internet every day. It is no wonder that websites are now seen as a crucial and cost-effective tool for marketing your business. For any large business, an extensive web prescence is essential, but it is becoming more and more of a requirement for small businesses as well.
Some companies rely solely on the internet to do their business; this in itself demonstrates the power of websites and their ability to work for you. Other companies use the internet to get themselves known, generate sales leads, develop their brand or to simply provide information.
Due to easy access and cost-effective usage, the web is the first place most people now go to learn about products, businesses and almost anything. Without a web presence, you run the risk of falling behind your competition, or even worse missing out completely on the opporunties it has to offer. Cutting corners or not having a website at all could be doing your business more harm than good.
Our Approach To Web Design
At ShoutAbout, we pride ourselves on offering a unique service to our clients, that goes above and beyond a normal web design service.
We believe it is vitally important to understand the exact requirements of our prospective clients from the very beginning. In order to acheive this, our usual process is to ask a series of brief questions over the phone, or via email. During this process, we will of course offer advice and make suggestions that we think would add to the project and its objectives.
Detailed Planning & Proposal
Once we have a thorough understanding of the project, we provide all prospective clients with a full, detailed proposal and quotation. The proposal outlines the overall plan for the website including its structure, design, functionality, use of technologies and search engine marketing.
A website can be a costly investment, so for peace of mind we provide our prospective clients with a thorough document, explaining exactly how the project will be undertaken.
Websites Built Around Your Business
We build your website around your business. Not only does this benefit your business internally, it also means we can tailor your website to the products or services you offer, and the potential customers you are targeting.
Ensuring your website meets the demands of your customers, both visually and functionally, is the first and most important factor in developing a successful website.
Innovative Design
A well designed website can entice potential customers, and also encourage confidence in the products or services you offer. Our designs are put together in a manner that support your brand and company ethos, providing consistency and brand stability for your business across all media.
Websites are there to support your business, convey your ethics and tell the world what you can do for them. It is a perfect opportunity to give people an insight into your company so getting this correct is essential, after all; you only get one chance to make a first impression.
Hand Coded Web Development
All of ShoutAbout' websites are hand coded and built from scratch, to the individual requirements of each client. Every website we develop is completely bespoke, with no 'off the shelf' templates or pre-made designs.
By taking this approach we can ensure all of our client's needs are met - there's no need to change your business structure or workflows to tie in with pre-built websites or E-commerce systems.
Search Engine Friendly Websites
As standard, all of our websites have a basic search engine optimisation package included, which is implemented during the build process. Should you choose to upgrade your package, there are various other techniques we can offer to improve your website's visibility.
The importance of search engine optimisation can often be overlooked as an unneccssary requirement, especially when on a tight budget. However, it is all well and good having a beautiful website to showcase your business - but if nobody can find it, it's not serving its purpose.
Compliant Websites Built With Performance In Mind
All of our websites are designed and built to the standards set out by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). The W3C develop technical specifications and guidelines for developers to follow, in order to maximise accessibility for all potential users, including people who have disabilites. By following these guidelines our websites are not only ethically correct, but they are also built to reach (and be usable by) as many people as possible.
Our sites are hand coded using XHTML and CSS, without the use of tables for layouts. This has many advantages including improved performance (loading times etc.), accessibility, search engine friendliness and cross-browser compatibility.
Ongoing Personalised Service
ShoutAbout believe attention to detail is vital in producing stylish, high-end websites that bring results. Throughout all stages of the project we liaise with our clients to ensure nothing is overlooked; this way the website becomes exactly what the client wants (and so it should).
We are there at every step of the process offering you a personalised service at very competitive prices. We offer ongoing maintenance, support and advice, helping you get the best out of your website at all times.
Brochure Style Websites
Small, Cost Effective Websites
Brochure style websites are generally 4-5 pages in size and are perfect for business start-ups or companies who are taking their first step into the world of the web. As the name suggests, they are very similar to a printed brochure; containing information on your company, the products or services you offer, and most importantly your contact details.
Brochure style websites are often used as a referral for clients, potential customers, or for generating sales leads. They are the perfect, cost effective solution to getting started online.
More information on our Brochure Style Websites.
E-Commerce
Effective Selling Online
E-Commerce websites provide you with a platform to sell products or services online. Over the last 5 years in particular, E-commerce has become increasingly popular, for both large scale retailers and more recently, small businesses. People are now much more comfortable buying online, and enjoy the simplicity and convenience of the process.
E-Commerce websites are perfect for both established businesses looking to sell online, or for e-businesses who are solely online traders. They enable your business to reach many more potential customers and complete quick and simple sales transactions that don't rely on human resources or input.
More information on our E-Commerce Websites.
Flash
For Something That Little Bit Different
Many of our websites contain Flash elements, often used for image slideshows, video content or complicated user interfaces. Flash provides us, as designers with a lot of freedom in terms of creativity and interactivity, so if you are looking for something that stands out from the crowd then this could be a good solution for you.
ShoutAbout rarely build fully flash websites, as they generally haven't got the search engine performance of XHTML or CSS driven sites. Depending upon your requirements we can advise you which way to turn when deciding on the technology to use for your web site.
More information on our Flash Websites.
Content Management Systems (CMS)
Fully Updateable Websites At Your Fingertips
A Content Management System (CMS) is a system which allows you to review, edit and publish the content of your website easily and effectively; putting you in control. Functions such as modifying text, uploading images, adding news items and managing products are made simple with a well designed Content Management System. Although adding cost initially, Content Management Systems are cost-effective over the long-term, as you keep your site up to date, rather than paying a web company to do it.
Our Content Management Systems are all bespoke, built specifically to your requirements; no off the shelf systems that contain hundreds of functions that you may never require. However, if you would prefer for ShoutAbout to maintain your website we also offer ongoing maintenance and support services.
More information on our Content Managed Websites.
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