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Lots of people have contacted us to ask about setting up a web site, the website design or the possibility of modifying their existing website. Many wish to arrange for us to design a brand new website or move their website to a different web server. Perhaps they have queries concerning either existing domain names or new domain names. We have listed below for you some of the most frequently asked questions in connection with website design - along with answers - pertaining to web design and associated web issues.
If you have a question that is not answered here, or you want to talk to us about any aspect of your website design, setting up or changing your website, web hosting, website maintenance or domain name registration, please feel free to contact us to discuss your requirements.
Why do I need a website?
At the end of last year, about 153 million people were online in the United States and about 10 million are expected to adopt the Net this year. More and more people are looking for services and products online than every before. Peoples' habits are changing. People move to a new area and very often rely solely on the Internet to learn about the new area, research and find out who to go to for what. The Internet contains so much power to capture your audience, it's almost ridiculous. You can post a page of information and within seconds, it's displayed to the world. Joker Media believes every person, company and organization should have some sort of online presence. It'll not only help customers find you faster, it'll help you understand what your customers want.
Does the look and feel of the website matter, or do I just need information posted online?
When you receive a visitor to your site, they will instantly perceive the quality of your services or products. The first impression a customer or potential customer gets depends on the appearance of your website. A visitor will be interested and explore your site if it is appealing and easy to navigate. You are marketing yourself and your business to the world over the Internet and it is important to show your best.
What's a CMS (Content Management System)?
A content management system is an application that allows multiple users to access, edit and publish websites through the use of a web browser. Further, a CMS allows the administrator to determine the privilege levels of various users in order for only certain content and graphics to be changed as desired. So if you want to update your website, log in and do it! No more waiting and paying a web designer to do it. Joker Media offers CMS and website maintenance packages.
Will a CMS negatively affect my SEO?
In the past, web developers had to choose between the use of content management system and certain SEO techniques. Even just five years ago, CMS applications were known to stunt the efficiency of SEO and users of CMS had to sacrifice optimization for accessibility and end user ease. Today, we at Organic CMS have developed a product that not only simplifies the entire website editing and publishing process but also boasts search engine optimization compatibility. Joker Media understands how SEO and CMS work together and we can edit your websites content and show you how to update your own content so your search ranking improves. Learn more how Joker Media uses SEO to help your search placement.
What are the benefits of using Organic CMS?
There are many added benefits that come from using a CMS from a web development company in order to streamline the creation and maintenance of websites. Organic CMS combines search engine optimization with a content management system that aim to increase web traffic and offer a user-friendly application. Our product allows clients to have access to their websites allowing for continual updates including news feeds and blogs. In this way, website content is never out of date and helps with search engine crawls and site visibility.
How do I get started with a new website?
The four easy steps we provide below will guide you in the direction of a professionally designed, developed and marketed Web site.
Step One: Domain Name (URL) Registration -- This is the address people will use to access your Web site (www.yourcompany.com). Once you have determined that the URL you wish to use is available, you can order one for yourself, or Joker Media can take care of the whole process for you at $25 per year. A domain name needs to be renewed every year.
Step Two: Hosting Your Web Site on a Web Server -- This is basically where you rent space on a computer that is always connected to the Internet. Price will vary, depending on the amount of disk space you will have and the connection to the Internet. Joker Media offers a hosting plan to fit your budget and the size of your website. Visit here for more information and package information.
Step Three: The design phase -- Joker Media will help you organize the information and structure of your website. Consider it like drafting blueprints. We'll discuss the layout, colors, images, content, contact information, etc. - and we'll create a "site map" that outlines how the website will operate and link within itself. Once agreed upon, the plans are passed onto our designers to bring your new website to life!
Step Four: Marketing Your Web Site -- You should be thinking about the marketing of your Web site as it is being designed. The content of the site needs to reflex the search terms if you want your site to appear on search engines.
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