Web Site Design & Development

The World Wide Web offers new opportunities to communicate with co-workers, customers and suppliers. Although the "dot com bust" proved that just being on the web could not make up for a poor business plan, companies that have built a web-based channel as a part of a sound strategy are finding success. In their rush to get onto the web, however, many organizations have forgotten that effective communication begins with a simple message, clearly stated.

Oakland Internet Services — The Small Business Specialists

Our approach to web site design and development reflects this understanding: we create simple, intuitive designs to accomplish specific communication objectives.

 

Developing a Web Strategy

We begin by helping you determine what you want to accomplish with your web site by:

• Identifying your reasons for "being on the web"
• Understanding how your site fits into your overall business operation
• Establishing specific objectives that you want your site to deliver

 

Site Design and Development

After identifying your requirements and agreeing on a project plan we follow a structured approach to efficiently implement your vision:

• Collect and review your existing materials that will form the basis for your web site content
• Develop and review alternative layouts
• Complete the detailed design and develop the site

We include several design reviews throughout the process so that you are assured that the final site design and operation meets your expectations. We will also provide ample opportunity for you to "test drive" your site before it goes live.

 

Developing Content

Depending on the objectives that you set for your site, content may take several forms:

• Sales and marketing materials
• Product descriptions
• General information about your business
• Forms for requesting information or ordering on-line
• Photos, logo art and other graphics

We will review your existing assets and materials, help you select content appropriate to your objectives, and offer suggestions on how to fill in missing pieces. We can even develop new material if necessary.

Ongoing Support

After the site is launched, we can continue to provide support for:

• Updating content
• Refresh and redesign
• Expanding your on-line services and reach

 

Technologies and Tools

Our staff is experienced in several leading technologies and applications, including:

• Web: Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, JavaScript
• Programming/Database: Java, Perl, PHP, MySQL, MS-Access, FileMaker-Pro

Call or e-mail us — we can show you how to get started.