What we do
We build websites! Read more about our websites and web-related services here.
We look after the whole process of building your website, from design, coding, and content management, to testing and going live online. Read more about each of our services below:
Website design
We’ll focus on designing a simple, functional and usable website that suits your current brand – logos, colours and print marketing materials.
Building your website (HTML, code, images, etc)
We use valid, standards based code that plays nicely on all the popular browsers. And yes, it’s all done with CSS (Cascading Style Sheets)!
Content Management
We recommend that all websites we build are powered by content management systems (CMS), of which Wordpress is our favourite. This means the owner/manager of the website can make most of the day to day changes that might be required, without having to hire a web designer every time. Some changes will still require the skills of a designer or developer, but we like to put as much of your website’s management in your hands as possible. Read more about our work with Wordpress here »
Integration with other web apps and services
There are many brilliant web apps and services out there that can add functionality to your website. We’re happy to recommend the best ones and work on integrating them within your website. The good news is that most of them have no license fees, so all you pay for is our time in setting them up and making them work with your website. Examples: Google Maps, Flickr, YouTube, Twitter, Email Marketing programs, sign up forms.
Testing
SiteSmart websites are all built on a demo server so they can be viewed and tested live, while still under password protection. Our websites are tested in all the popular browsers before deployment.
Going Live
This is the final stage of getting your website online – you’ve signed off on the demo website and are ready to hit “Go”. At this stage we set up any email accounts that are required and install Google Analytics to track your website traffic statistics.
Other related web services:
Domain names and hosting
Along with someone to build the website, every website needs a domain name and a hosting service. Read more about how we can help with domain names and hosting here »
Email signups and newsletters
Also known as email marketing, many website owners ask for a sign up form on their website where they can collect interested people’s details in order to keep in touch with them via an email newsletter. Read more about how we can help with email marketing here »
We’re also huge fans of:
- Website makeovers (upgrading old or broken websites)
- Flickr for managing photos and photo galleries
- YouTube for embedding videos into websites
- RSS feeds and subscriptions
- Blogs and blogging tools
Next Questions:
What is involved in the process of getting a website?
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How do I work out what I need from my website?
