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3 Reasons Why You Should Design Your Own Web Site !
1. It's Actually Easy To Do!
There are a few easy to use software that makes great professional looking web sites. Some have learning curves and some are so user friendly that first graders can mask as professional web designers.
I have met many plumbers and the answer to the question of " do you want to design your own web site" comes with different reactions.
I ask that those who freak out of the mention of the term designing a web site hold on and keep an open mind.
Technology has increased so much, that even you ( yes you!!) can design a web site that looks like a pro did with all the bells and whistles ( you know the cool stuff ).
Interested in getting more information about web marketing? Just fill out the box below and I'll send it to you free of charge!
Here's the big advantage of doing it yourself. You have control of the site. That might not mean a whole lot to you, but if you want your site to go to the top of the search engines and you want to offer a special or change wording it's going to be expensive and a pain in the neck to have to call your web designer all the time.
Ok,
What I'll do is give you a run down of different web designing do it yourself software and you check it out. Remember that a professional designer ( done professional , not by an idiot ) can cost anywhere from $ 2,500.00 on up.
Here's the suggestions:
1. Intuit Web Site Service-I was watching TV last night and saw a commercial on Intuit's Web site making offer www.intuit.com. It's only $ 4.95 a month, which is great except a couple of draw backs. Although you can make a couple of changes ( putting in your logo and changing the text ( words ) that's about it. It does not allow you to make and add changes that effect getting your web site to the top of the search engines ( SEO). It also doesn't let you add pages to your web site another necessity when trying to climb to the top of the search engines Although they have 2,000 templets to chose from, you have to upgrade the service ( $ 20.00 additional monthly) to add video, and resize the site and even add pages. Adding pages is a big condition when getting your site up top the search engines( slide shows, flash, and other web options cannot be used). As they own the web site ( you just rent it ) they can shut you down for any reason. Why take the risk!
2. Dreamweaver- Dream weaver is a web designing service that pretty much anyone can use. It costs $ 395.00 and unless you have a lot of time to learn it on your own, you'll spend a lot of time training. Although you should check it out as with everything read all about before purchasing. My understanding is that there is a hugh learning curve.
3. Rapid Weaver ( My choice )- I was searching for a Facebook page for all three sugested web designing software and only found Rapid Weaver as having a face book group.Why dreamweaver doesn't have a facebook group should make you question.
Anyway Rapid Weaver ( click on rapid weaver ), gives so many options to do it your self web design. All the fancy things you see on other web sites ( video, slide shows, light boxes, etc. ) can be purchased for around $ 20.00 an item. For example you can purchase Rapid Weaver base software for $79.00 ( gets you a basic simple web site and then when you want to add a video, you purchase a video " plug in" for $ 20.00. Want a slide show or any other fancy thing that you saw on someone's else site, well just purchase it for $ 20.00 or less.
For additional do it your self software just click here for a list of web site software options. Click on below to get an idea of Rapid Weaver.
1. It's Actually Easy To Do!
There are a few easy to use software that makes great professional looking web sites. Some have learning curves and some are so user friendly that first graders can mask as professional web designers.
I have met many plumbers and the answer to the question of " do you want to design your own web site" comes with different reactions.
I ask that those who freak out of the mention of the term designing a web site hold on and keep an open mind.
Technology has increased so much, that even you ( yes you!!) can design a web site that looks like a pro did with all the bells and whistles ( you know the cool stuff ).
Interested in getting more information about web marketing? Just fill out the box below and I'll send it to you free of charge!
Here's the big advantage of doing it yourself. You have control of the site. That might not mean a whole lot to you, but if you want your site to go to the top of the search engines and you want to offer a special or change wording it's going to be expensive and a pain in the neck to have to call your web designer all the time.
Ok,
What I'll do is give you a run down of different web designing do it yourself software and you check it out. Remember that a professional designer ( done professional , not by an idiot ) can cost anywhere from $ 2,500.00 on up.
Here's the suggestions:
1. Intuit Web Site Service-I was watching TV last night and saw a commercial on Intuit's Web site making offer www.intuit.com. It's only $ 4.95 a month, which is great except a couple of draw backs. Although you can make a couple of changes ( putting in your logo and changing the text ( words ) that's about it. It does not allow you to make and add changes that effect getting your web site to the top of the search engines ( SEO). It also doesn't let you add pages to your web site another necessity when trying to climb to the top of the search engines Although they have 2,000 templets to chose from, you have to upgrade the service ( $ 20.00 additional monthly) to add video, and resize the site and even add pages. Adding pages is a big condition when getting your site up top the search engines( slide shows, flash, and other web options cannot be used). As they own the web site ( you just rent it ) they can shut you down for any reason. Why take the risk!
2. Dreamweaver- Dream weaver is a web designing service that pretty much anyone can use. It costs $ 395.00 and unless you have a lot of time to learn it on your own, you'll spend a lot of time training. Although you should check it out as with everything read all about before purchasing. My understanding is that there is a hugh learning curve.
3. Rapid Weaver ( My choice )- I was searching for a Facebook page for all three sugested web designing software and only found Rapid Weaver as having a face book group.Why dreamweaver doesn't have a facebook group should make you question.
Anyway Rapid Weaver ( click on rapid weaver ), gives so many options to do it your self web design. All the fancy things you see on other web sites ( video, slide shows, light boxes, etc. ) can be purchased for around $ 20.00 an item. For example you can purchase Rapid Weaver base software for $79.00 ( gets you a basic simple web site and then when you want to add a video, you purchase a video " plug in" for $ 20.00. Want a slide show or any other fancy thing that you saw on someone's else site, well just purchase it for $ 20.00 or less.
For additional do it your self software just click here for a list of web site software options. Click on below to get an idea of Rapid Weaver.
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Web Design: Hire A Professional?
If you read my other article " Web Design: Doing It Yourself? and have decided to still hire a professional I still respect you. I understand that time is in short supply and you still need to hire some on.
I suggest then that you request my free web designing suggestions
Please after reading them show them to your designer and ask that they be used. When you see the suggestions you'll understand.
If you read my other article " Web Design: Doing It Yourself? and have decided to still hire a professional I still respect you. I understand that time is in short supply and you still need to hire some on.
I suggest then that you request my free web designing suggestions
Please after reading them show them to your designer and ask that they be used. When you see the suggestions you'll understand.
5 Great Tips On How To Avoid Bad Advice From Your Web Designer
1. Is Your Web Site Too Cool To Make You Money?
Web designers design web sites to make web sites cool and beautiful. They don't design web sites on sound marketing principles, because they are not marketers just designers. Web sites should look professional, but also must make the visitor perform an action such as ordering, calling your office for an appointment, etc. This is what is commomly called a " call to action " . If you look at most web sites you'll notice that you need to work at finding how to contact the company or how to ask for more information or even order their wares. Take this as a lesson that you need to be as obvious as you can when creating a call to action.
2. Is Your Web Site Doing The " Flash Dance "
Flash is a term meaning a moving action on your web site. Examples can be a movie that is first played when the customer comes to the site. Yes the movie is cool, but it actually blocks the search engines from understanding what your site offers. To make is simple , search engines read words, not movies so if they see a movie they'll pass you for your competitor site.
3. Oh My It's The Dancing Plumber!
A lot folks like to have action on their site. Such as a dancing plumber, sound effects, a cartoon moving to a disco beat ( the list goes on ). The problem the experts have found is that it distracts the customer for one and it makes your site look like a circus side show.
1. Is Your Web Site Too Cool To Make You Money?
Web designers design web sites to make web sites cool and beautiful. They don't design web sites on sound marketing principles, because they are not marketers just designers. Web sites should look professional, but also must make the visitor perform an action such as ordering, calling your office for an appointment, etc. This is what is commomly called a " call to action " . If you look at most web sites you'll notice that you need to work at finding how to contact the company or how to ask for more information or even order their wares. Take this as a lesson that you need to be as obvious as you can when creating a call to action.
2. Is Your Web Site Doing The " Flash Dance "
Flash is a term meaning a moving action on your web site. Examples can be a movie that is first played when the customer comes to the site. Yes the movie is cool, but it actually blocks the search engines from understanding what your site offers. To make is simple , search engines read words, not movies so if they see a movie they'll pass you for your competitor site.
3. Oh My It's The Dancing Plumber!
A lot folks like to have action on their site. Such as a dancing plumber, sound effects, a cartoon moving to a disco beat ( the list goes on ). The problem the experts have found is that it distracts the customer for one and it makes your site look like a circus side show.
3 Reasons Why You Should Design Your Own Web Site
1. Google wants you to change your site often- That's right! Google and other search engines want you to add new information and improve your site often. They want fresh up to date web sites, not web sites that have been sitting around which may even have out of date information ( maybe you don't offer toilet brushes anymore! ).
Imagine every time you want to make a change ( offer a new special ), you have to call your web designer. I know that before I used www.rapid weaver.com , I paid out $ 25.00 for every small change that costs me over $ 600.00! every year . These days there are a number of web design softwares that are affordable and easy to use. You don't even need to know special code. If your interested click to Do It Your Self Web Designing Page and there will be a list of available software with information about each one.
2. Easier To Make Changes- Ok let's pretend that you just called your web designer and he made some changes on your site. You go home that night and discover that the changes weren't that great. Matter of fact you wish you had the power of making the changes yourself and even adding pictures, and designing stuff your self. Your web designer will do it for you, but it will cost you an arm and leg.
3. It's Cheaper Than Hiring A Web Designer- Do it your self web designing software costs from $ 100.00 to $ 500.00. Some need a little training, but are worth it. Most web designers charge from $ 500.00 ( crap ) to $ 5,000 and you can't make changes unless you pay them.
If you look at some of the web designing software ( Click on Do It Your Self Web Designing Page for more information ) you will discover that most of these sites look just like the professional sites that you spend over $ 2,500 for.
1. Google wants you to change your site often- That's right! Google and other search engines want you to add new information and improve your site often. They want fresh up to date web sites, not web sites that have been sitting around which may even have out of date information ( maybe you don't offer toilet brushes anymore! ).
Imagine every time you want to make a change ( offer a new special ), you have to call your web designer. I know that before I used www.rapid weaver.com , I paid out $ 25.00 for every small change that costs me over $ 600.00! every year . These days there are a number of web design softwares that are affordable and easy to use. You don't even need to know special code. If your interested click to Do It Your Self Web Designing Page and there will be a list of available software with information about each one.
2. Easier To Make Changes- Ok let's pretend that you just called your web designer and he made some changes on your site. You go home that night and discover that the changes weren't that great. Matter of fact you wish you had the power of making the changes yourself and even adding pictures, and designing stuff your self. Your web designer will do it for you, but it will cost you an arm and leg.
3. It's Cheaper Than Hiring A Web Designer- Do it your self web designing software costs from $ 100.00 to $ 500.00. Some need a little training, but are worth it. Most web designers charge from $ 500.00 ( crap ) to $ 5,000 and you can't make changes unless you pay them.
If you look at some of the web designing software ( Click on Do It Your Self Web Designing Page for more information ) you will discover that most of these sites look just like the professional sites that you spend over $ 2,500 for.
Do It Yourself!
Can it be possible to design your own web site and do most things that a designer can do. Yes you can and here I will describe what choices you have in do it your self web design. Now don't get skeptical and think that it will look like a first grader did it. The two web designing software ( surprisingly inexpensive) has are were designed for non -technical folks like us ( Can't wait! Click Here for Rapid Weaver and Dream Weaver ).
Rapid Weaver ( known to web guys only ) and Dream Weaver ( well known ) are two choices that I have knowledge on. Please click on Weavers to get a pro and con discussion