First, why are you thinking about redesigning your site? Updating a design Maybe it is time for a face-lift. The old design is looking a bit worn around the edges. The components of a redesign project are the same as for a new site. (See Yes, but how much? for a detailed description of each [...]

What makes a good website design? If you ask this question you may get hundreds of conflicting responses. Check out website awards — who is winning and why? It seems to me that it is usually some cool flash site that wins the awards, not craigslist. I would argue that craigslist is one of the [...]

You know that you need a website, but how much will it cost? The range of prices for website development is astounding. Starting on the high end — complex corporate transactional sites will run into the millions. That is not what we are focused on here. For small businesses, websites can run from a few [...]

If you are getting ready to build a new website here are some things to consider before you start and before you choose a web firm. 1) Clear goals: Do you know exactly what you are trying to achieve with your project? You want to start with a clear definition. Good web development firms are [...]

The internet highway and the interstate highway have something in common, they are littered with advertising. Interstate billboard ads are large and stand out, appearing one after the other giving you about 5 seconds before you pass it by and the next billboard appears. On the internet you don’t have that luxury. For example, with [...]