Showing posts with label Charlotte. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Charlotte. Show all posts
Thursday, July 5, 2012
How to Find a Reliable Website Design Company
The internet has opened the gateway to world-wide communication. Having a solid website for your business can expand your clientele from local to global. It allows your business to remain open for twenty-four hours, reaching every possible customer anywhere in the world at any time. This makes finding a reliable website design company of utmost importance when considering the global image of your business. At CODANK, a Charlotte based web design company, we work closely with prospective clients to make sure we understand the design services, or web development services, they need to promote their business model. There are three important aspects to finding a website design company that will portray your business in an accurate, eye-catching way.
Credentials:
The first thing to look for when searching for a reliable website design company are the credentials of the web design team. Check out their website. If you aren’t impressed by the web design firm’s own website, it’s hard to gauge how well they portray their clients’ businesses on the web. Being impressed by their website doesn’t mean you have to approve of its style—just make sure the necessary website components are there. They should have, at a minimum, an “about” section (who are they and what do they do?), a content section (including blogs, some type of portfolio, and some stats about their company), and contact information. They should also have a site that is eye-catching and alluring, but also easy to access and comprehend. Funky icons and excessive coloring may mean that they care more about pizzazz and not enough about making websites user friendly.
After looking at the web design company’s site, you should be sure that they offer after sales support. This means that they will work hard to ensure that you are 100% satisfied with your website after its creation. They should offer regular updates and edits to your site as your business continues to grow. They should also respond to your suggestions in a timely manner. If the company does not offer after sales support, you might as well be making the website yourself using a free template. You are paying this company to make a solid website for your company; therefore the site should meet your every need. Remember, this is website represents your business on a global scale. It should portray your business exactly as you see fit.
Once in contact with the website design team, make sure that they ask lots of questions about your business. Their job is to portray your business model in your image. They may know how to create the most important pieces of a website, but you know exactly how you want your site to look and what information is vital to your business model. A good website design team, therefore, will work directly with you to ensure complete satisfaction.
Portfolio:
As I said before, when checking out the website design company’s website you should find some sort of portfolio. Who have they worked with before? What other websites have they produced? It’s important that they have unique, varied designs for each of their client’s websites. You want to make sure that they approach your business’ site from a new angle; having a unique brand for your business is key to getting lots of website traffic and drawing in lots of customers. Also, make sure they create websites from scratch. You want your business to have an original website, not one designed from a template. The design firm’s portfolio should showcase the website design firm’s ability to create original, varied websites for each of their clients.
References:
Make sure you ask for a list of client names and numbers and find out what this company has done in the past. Call previous clients and ask about customer service. The website design firm should be reliable in terms of meeting your needs. They should communicate openly with you, even if you know nothing about web design. As I mentioned before, they should also heed your suggestions and revisions. If you like their work and if their previous clients assure you they are reliable, they could be the company for you.
If you are currently searching for a reliable and reputable design team, contact CODANK. CODANK is a top rated Web Design and Internet Marketing firm located in Charlotte, NC. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality, cost effective custom software development services, delivering a broad range of business consulting and outsourcing services.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Providing 'Pet Parents' With a Peace of Mind
They’re almost like family – similar to your playful son, loving daughter or simply just a little pal. A pet often brings joy to any family or single home. To many, nurturing and taking care of a precious animal is top priority. His or her safety is a must no matter whose care they might be in.
Providing ‘pet parents’ with a peace of mind while they are away from home and their adored pet is Queen City Petsitting’s number one main concern. Established to steer owners away from crowded and unhealthy kennels and boarding services, Queen City Petsitting provides each pet with the tender love and care they deserve.
Aiding to the Charlotte area, Queen City Pet Sitting offers an assortment of services worthy of any pet owners respect. You can jump onboard the Pet Taxi for a ride to the veterinarian, set up a quick grooming, or even ask for an errand run to return your late movie rentals. Whatever the case may be, these pet care sitters promise to fulfill all of your desires.
A graduate of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Stacey has spent several years in Real Estate Banking. While embarking on a pet sitting service in her spare time, her expertise and passion has grown tremendously over the years.
After adopting Chippy, her Miniature Schnauzer, from Schnauzer Rescue of the Carolinas, the idea of combining her love for animals and pet care developed into her gift to every pet owner -
Queen City Pet Sitting!
To learn more about Queen City Charlotte Pet Sitting and the services they provide, please visit www.queencitypetsitting.com.
Providing ‘pet parents’ with a peace of mind while they are away from home and their adored pet is Queen City Petsitting’s number one main concern. Established to steer owners away from crowded and unhealthy kennels and boarding services, Queen City Petsitting provides each pet with the tender love and care they deserve.
Aiding to the Charlotte area, Queen City Pet Sitting offers an assortment of services worthy of any pet owners respect. You can jump onboard the Pet Taxi for a ride to the veterinarian, set up a quick grooming, or even ask for an errand run to return your late movie rentals. Whatever the case may be, these pet care sitters promise to fulfill all of your desires.
A graduate of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Stacey has spent several years in Real Estate Banking. While embarking on a pet sitting service in her spare time, her expertise and passion has grown tremendously over the years.
After adopting Chippy, her Miniature Schnauzer, from Schnauzer Rescue of the Carolinas, the idea of combining her love for animals and pet care developed into her gift to every pet owner -
Queen City Pet Sitting!
To learn more about Queen City Charlotte Pet Sitting and the services they provide, please visit www.queencitypetsitting.com.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Your Homepage: Valuable Real Estate
Day after day, people are traveling through your homepage, navigating to the different parts of your website, and ultimately making a judgment about your company. Your homepage is the most important part of this first impression and it has the power to make or break the decision for many potential visitors. Let’s explore the different facets of a good homepage.
Tell them who you are. As the homepage is the most important page on your site, it is of most importance that the homepage states clearly who your company is and your purpose. A good tagline or headline usually works fine to give visitors a good idea of who you are and what you do.
Highlight the important parts of your website. Make sure that your homepage has a link to all of the vital parts of your website. Of course you need to have a link to all your major pages, but also be sure to have a quick, efficient way to access your contact information and other useful corporate information.
Update your homepage. If you are doing the right thing and updating your content on a daily or weekly basis, making it happen on your webpage is a great idea. Blogging, writing articles, or updating company news is always best suited for your homepage as it brings visitors to the main hub of your website.
Visual appeal is key. Visual appeal is most important on your website. You want your visitors and potential customers to be greeted with a pleasant color scheme, well-organized frames and windows, and appropriate fonts.
Remember, people should be flocking to your homepage every day and you want to make their visit count. Make sure your homepage is clear about who you are, make the important parts stand out, always update the content on your homepage, and make sure to have visual appeal. If your homepage needs a re-do or you just need good advice, call CODANK today for your free quote!
About CODANK Web Design of Charlotte
CODANK is top rated Web Design firm, and Internet Marketing Experts located in Charlotte, NC. We are dedicated to provide the highest quality, cost effective custom software development services, delivering a broad range of business consulting and outsourcing services. Here at CODANK, we understand that web design can present complex issues for our clients. That's why we work closely with you to develop a custom solution that will fit your every need. We take great pride in our ability to analyze each individual situation and apply the most appropriate, proven technologies in order to achieve the goals and objectives of the initiative.
We offer full application design and development services, world-class e-Commerce web development, and custom content management solutions to name a few. All of these products and services are backed by the most important asset CODANK has . . . employees. Each individual works diligently in an open teamwork atmosphere, to bring our clients superior products that deliver great results while providing friendly and responsive customer service. CODANK is your one-stop shop for a custom solution tailored to your specific issue.
Contact us for a free quote today! For more information, visit us at http://www.codank.com
Tell them who you are. As the homepage is the most important page on your site, it is of most importance that the homepage states clearly who your company is and your purpose. A good tagline or headline usually works fine to give visitors a good idea of who you are and what you do.
Highlight the important parts of your website. Make sure that your homepage has a link to all of the vital parts of your website. Of course you need to have a link to all your major pages, but also be sure to have a quick, efficient way to access your contact information and other useful corporate information.
Update your homepage. If you are doing the right thing and updating your content on a daily or weekly basis, making it happen on your webpage is a great idea. Blogging, writing articles, or updating company news is always best suited for your homepage as it brings visitors to the main hub of your website.
Visual appeal is key. Visual appeal is most important on your website. You want your visitors and potential customers to be greeted with a pleasant color scheme, well-organized frames and windows, and appropriate fonts.
Remember, people should be flocking to your homepage every day and you want to make their visit count. Make sure your homepage is clear about who you are, make the important parts stand out, always update the content on your homepage, and make sure to have visual appeal. If your homepage needs a re-do or you just need good advice, call CODANK today for your free quote!
About CODANK Web Design of Charlotte
CODANK is top rated Web Design firm, and Internet Marketing Experts located in Charlotte, NC. We are dedicated to provide the highest quality, cost effective custom software development services, delivering a broad range of business consulting and outsourcing services. Here at CODANK, we understand that web design can present complex issues for our clients. That's why we work closely with you to develop a custom solution that will fit your every need. We take great pride in our ability to analyze each individual situation and apply the most appropriate, proven technologies in order to achieve the goals and objectives of the initiative.
We offer full application design and development services, world-class e-Commerce web development, and custom content management solutions to name a few. All of these products and services are backed by the most important asset CODANK has . . . employees. Each individual works diligently in an open teamwork atmosphere, to bring our clients superior products that deliver great results while providing friendly and responsive customer service. CODANK is your one-stop shop for a custom solution tailored to your specific issue.
Contact us for a free quote today! For more information, visit us at http://www.codank.com
Your Homepage: Valuable Real Estate
Day after day, people are traveling through your homepage, navigating to the different parts of your website, and ultimately making a judgment about your company. Your homepage is the most important part of this first impression and it has the power to make or break the decision for many potential visitors. Let’s explore the different facets of a good homepage.
Tell them who you are. As the homepage is the most important page on your site, it is of most importance that the homepage states clearly who your company is and your purpose. A good tagline or headline usually works fine to give visitors a good idea of who you are and what you do.
Highlight the important parts of your website. Make sure that your homepage has a link to all of the vital parts of your website. Of course you need to have a link to all your major pages, but also be sure to have a quick, efficient way to access your contact information and other useful corporate information.
Update your homepage. If you are doing the right thing and updating your content on a daily or weekly basis, making it happen on your webpage is a great idea. Blogging, writing articles, or updating company news is always best suited for your homepage as it brings visitors to the main hub of your website.
Visual appeal is key. Visual appeal is most important on your website. You want your visitors and potential customers to be greeted with a pleasant color scheme, well-organized frames and windows, and appropriate fonts.
Remember, people should be flocking to your homepage every day and you want to make their visit count. Make sure your homepage is clear about who you are, make the important parts stand out, always update the content on your homepage, and make sure to have visual appeal. If your homepage needs a re-do or you just need good advice, call CODANK today for your free quote!
About CODANK Web Design of Charlotte
CODANK is top rated Web Design firm, and Internet Marketing Experts located in Charlotte, NC. We are dedicated to provide the highest quality, cost effective custom software development services, delivering a broad range of business consulting and outsourcing services. Here at CODANK, we understand that web design can present complex issues for our clients. That's why we work closely with you to develop a custom solution that will fit your every need. We take great pride in our ability to analyze each individual situation and apply the most appropriate, proven technologies in order to achieve the goals and objectives of the initiative.
We offer full application design and development services, world-class e-Commerce web development, and custom content management solutions to name a few. All of these products and services are backed by the most important asset CODANK has . . . employees. Each individual works diligently in an open teamwork atmosphere, to bring our clients superior products that deliver great results while providing friendly and responsive customer service. CODANK is your one-stop shop for a custom solution tailored to your specific issue.
Contact us for a free quote today! For more information, visit us at http://www.codank.com
Tell them who you are. As the homepage is the most important page on your site, it is of most importance that the homepage states clearly who your company is and your purpose. A good tagline or headline usually works fine to give visitors a good idea of who you are and what you do.
Highlight the important parts of your website. Make sure that your homepage has a link to all of the vital parts of your website. Of course you need to have a link to all your major pages, but also be sure to have a quick, efficient way to access your contact information and other useful corporate information.
Update your homepage. If you are doing the right thing and updating your content on a daily or weekly basis, making it happen on your webpage is a great idea. Blogging, writing articles, or updating company news is always best suited for your homepage as it brings visitors to the main hub of your website.
Visual appeal is key. Visual appeal is most important on your website. You want your visitors and potential customers to be greeted with a pleasant color scheme, well-organized frames and windows, and appropriate fonts.
Remember, people should be flocking to your homepage every day and you want to make their visit count. Make sure your homepage is clear about who you are, make the important parts stand out, always update the content on your homepage, and make sure to have visual appeal. If your homepage needs a re-do or you just need good advice, call CODANK today for your free quote!
About CODANK Web Design of Charlotte
CODANK is top rated Web Design firm, and Internet Marketing Experts located in Charlotte, NC. We are dedicated to provide the highest quality, cost effective custom software development services, delivering a broad range of business consulting and outsourcing services. Here at CODANK, we understand that web design can present complex issues for our clients. That's why we work closely with you to develop a custom solution that will fit your every need. We take great pride in our ability to analyze each individual situation and apply the most appropriate, proven technologies in order to achieve the goals and objectives of the initiative.
We offer full application design and development services, world-class e-Commerce web development, and custom content management solutions to name a few. All of these products and services are backed by the most important asset CODANK has . . . employees. Each individual works diligently in an open teamwork atmosphere, to bring our clients superior products that deliver great results while providing friendly and responsive customer service. CODANK is your one-stop shop for a custom solution tailored to your specific issue.
Contact us for a free quote today! For more information, visit us at http://www.codank.com
Google’s NewsShow Wizard
Google always comes up with the best toys for your website. The latest is what is called NewsShow Wizard (http://code.google.com/apis/ajaxsearch/documentation/newsshow/wizard.html) This little tool helps you build the code to embed a Google NewsShow on your website. This is a slideshow of news that Google compiles for you based on different parameters that you choose yourself before Google writes the code for you. Let’s look at how it works.
At first site of the page, you will see several fields that you can fill. Among these are style (size and shape), search expressions, search topics, News edition, User interface language, and result set size. After you’ve made all the decisions, the code is right there for you to copy and paste.
The value of this tool is what? Not only is it neat to offer your visitors a little bit of news and culture while they view your products or services, but if you are entering the right search expressions and topics, it could draw new visitors that otherwise would not have seen your website. For example, a website like CODANK’s would use the terms “Charlotte Web Design” or “Charlotte Technology News”. This would lead to news stories about our industry eventually ending up on the page. Also, if you have a new website and not much content, Google’s NewsShow is a neat, clean way to spruce it up a little and add some more filler to your website.
Google’s NewsShow is not for everybody. It is always nice to see what Google is coming up with though and who knows… maybe having a scrolling news marquee is exactly what you were looking for to add some goods to your current web design. It’s also important to mention that for javascript and programming experts, the sky is your limit for this tool. Google provides extensive information and tips on how to make this work for your custom needs. CODANK is the leader of Charlotte Web Design and is ready to help meet your needs today. Give us a call!
At first site of the page, you will see several fields that you can fill. Among these are style (size and shape), search expressions, search topics, News edition, User interface language, and result set size. After you’ve made all the decisions, the code is right there for you to copy and paste.
The value of this tool is what? Not only is it neat to offer your visitors a little bit of news and culture while they view your products or services, but if you are entering the right search expressions and topics, it could draw new visitors that otherwise would not have seen your website. For example, a website like CODANK’s would use the terms “Charlotte Web Design” or “Charlotte Technology News”. This would lead to news stories about our industry eventually ending up on the page. Also, if you have a new website and not much content, Google’s NewsShow is a neat, clean way to spruce it up a little and add some more filler to your website.
Google’s NewsShow is not for everybody. It is always nice to see what Google is coming up with though and who knows… maybe having a scrolling news marquee is exactly what you were looking for to add some goods to your current web design. It’s also important to mention that for javascript and programming experts, the sky is your limit for this tool. Google provides extensive information and tips on how to make this work for your custom needs. CODANK is the leader of Charlotte Web Design and is ready to help meet your needs today. Give us a call!
E-mail Marketing
It is becoming the standard in the web design industry to make everything visually appealing. This holds true for almost everything in the technological world. If you are going to sell something, it better be arranged nicely on a neat website… its just the standard these days. So why wouldn’t this apply to e-mail marketing? It does.
Lets talk about colors and fonts. Just like your good website is designed, we should all employ the same methods when we start and e-mail marketing campaign. Your company colors are usually a good starting point. It’s not terrible to use some more to draw the readers’ eyes but we don’t want to overdo it. The same goes for fonts. Using the fonts that you already use for your website is a good way to make it look decent without racking your brain for new ideas.
Another good idea is to keep the general feel of the e-mail pretty simple. Find some good ideas for your subject line, write some informative, unobtrusive copy, and let those e-mails be opened. As I’ve mentioned in an earlier blog, a good idea for a subject line is to make it personal when you can, but send your potential customers an e-mail the same way you’d send a friend or a co-worker an e-mail. Excessive CAPS or asterisks are last generation’s tools and are almost always overlooked. When it comes to the body of your e-mail, make sure that it is very clear and intriguing. Most people are very busy these days and they barely want to read the e-mail they got from their mom. Use the least words possible and arrange them strategically so that the reader can see where the important information is and what they need to know. Remember that most people use an e-mail program that has a preview feature. This means that if your copy looks obnoxious, then people will most definitely delete. Most people feel better about copy when there is plenty of white space to rest your eyes on, excessive fonts and colors aren’t used, and headings and sub-headings display content in a hierarchal fashion.
Getting readers to open your e-mails, read them, and then follow-up is a difficult task sometime. Making your e-mails visually appealing can be one of the most important steps you take in promoting your e-mail marketing. Following the general rules of a good website’s design is always a good place to start. The good thing is though, that you don’t have to know everything about graphic design to get this job done, CODANK is experienced in designing successful e-mail marketing campaigns and implementing them in the most efficient manner.
Lets talk about colors and fonts. Just like your good website is designed, we should all employ the same methods when we start and e-mail marketing campaign. Your company colors are usually a good starting point. It’s not terrible to use some more to draw the readers’ eyes but we don’t want to overdo it. The same goes for fonts. Using the fonts that you already use for your website is a good way to make it look decent without racking your brain for new ideas.
Another good idea is to keep the general feel of the e-mail pretty simple. Find some good ideas for your subject line, write some informative, unobtrusive copy, and let those e-mails be opened. As I’ve mentioned in an earlier blog, a good idea for a subject line is to make it personal when you can, but send your potential customers an e-mail the same way you’d send a friend or a co-worker an e-mail. Excessive CAPS or asterisks are last generation’s tools and are almost always overlooked. When it comes to the body of your e-mail, make sure that it is very clear and intriguing. Most people are very busy these days and they barely want to read the e-mail they got from their mom. Use the least words possible and arrange them strategically so that the reader can see where the important information is and what they need to know. Remember that most people use an e-mail program that has a preview feature. This means that if your copy looks obnoxious, then people will most definitely delete. Most people feel better about copy when there is plenty of white space to rest your eyes on, excessive fonts and colors aren’t used, and headings and sub-headings display content in a hierarchal fashion.
Getting readers to open your e-mails, read them, and then follow-up is a difficult task sometime. Making your e-mails visually appealing can be one of the most important steps you take in promoting your e-mail marketing. Following the general rules of a good website’s design is always a good place to start. The good thing is though, that you don’t have to know everything about graphic design to get this job done, CODANK is experienced in designing successful e-mail marketing campaigns and implementing them in the most efficient manner.
Colors: How to Decide What’s Right for You
Your website’s visual appearance is very important to you. If you already have a website, I’m sure you toiled over the theme and navigation and font and colors of the whole design. Choosing colors is sometimes not the easiest task so here’s a few helpful tips for those of you choosing the colors of your website.
The first thing you should do is exploit your resources. There are thousands and thousands of web pages designed solely to help you decide which colors are right for you. There are color scheme generators that allow you to enter in your favorite color and it will spit out three or more other colors to go along with that one. Also, there are countless example websites using the very colors that you are trying out. Just have a few google searches and see what you come up with.
Studies have shown over and over that color affects the human emotions. This is very important when it comes to designing your website. First of all, it is common sense (but often ignored) that your content should contrast a great deal with your background. This doesn’t always mean white text on a black background but it certainly means that you shouldn’t use two colors from the same family. Also, it is important to keep in mind that some people are color blind. It may seem like a small minority but it is very easy pick colors that work with everyone from the start. But back to emotion, colors can easily influence visitors to your website to feel different moods. There are fields of psychology dedicated to just this so don’t feel bad if you don’t have it all figured out. Here’s a snippet from an article called “Color Psychology in Online Marketing” by Al Martinovic
• RED is associated with love, passion, danger, warning, excitement, food, impulse, action, adventure.
• BLUE is associated with trustworthiness, success, seriousness, calmness, power, professionalism.
• GREEN is associated with money, nature, animals, health, healing, life, harmony.
• ORANGE is associated with comfort, creativity, celebration, fun, youth, affordability.
• PURPLE is associated with royalty, justice, ambiguity, uncertainty, luxury, fantasy, dreams.
• WHITE is associated with innocence, purity, cleanliness, simplicity.
• YELLOW is associated with curiosity, playfulness, cheerfulness, amusement.
• PINK is associated with softness, sweetness, innocence, youthfulness, tenderness.
• BROWN is associated with earth, nature, tribal, primitive, simplicity.
• GREY is associated with neutrality, indifference, reserved.
• BLACK is associated with seriousness, darkness, mystery, secrecy.
As with any part of your web design, you could take your colors as far as you want. The most important thing to know As with any part of your web design, you could take your colors as far as you want. The most important thing to know is that they have to be functional and they should reflect what your business is trying to achieve. So take your time, ask your co-workers or collaborate with others and pick the right colors that work for you. CODANK has experience is designing custom websites that fit your business design. Call today for a free quote!
The first thing you should do is exploit your resources. There are thousands and thousands of web pages designed solely to help you decide which colors are right for you. There are color scheme generators that allow you to enter in your favorite color and it will spit out three or more other colors to go along with that one. Also, there are countless example websites using the very colors that you are trying out. Just have a few google searches and see what you come up with.
Studies have shown over and over that color affects the human emotions. This is very important when it comes to designing your website. First of all, it is common sense (but often ignored) that your content should contrast a great deal with your background. This doesn’t always mean white text on a black background but it certainly means that you shouldn’t use two colors from the same family. Also, it is important to keep in mind that some people are color blind. It may seem like a small minority but it is very easy pick colors that work with everyone from the start. But back to emotion, colors can easily influence visitors to your website to feel different moods. There are fields of psychology dedicated to just this so don’t feel bad if you don’t have it all figured out. Here’s a snippet from an article called “Color Psychology in Online Marketing” by Al Martinovic
• RED is associated with love, passion, danger, warning, excitement, food, impulse, action, adventure.
• BLUE is associated with trustworthiness, success, seriousness, calmness, power, professionalism.
• GREEN is associated with money, nature, animals, health, healing, life, harmony.
• ORANGE is associated with comfort, creativity, celebration, fun, youth, affordability.
• PURPLE is associated with royalty, justice, ambiguity, uncertainty, luxury, fantasy, dreams.
• WHITE is associated with innocence, purity, cleanliness, simplicity.
• YELLOW is associated with curiosity, playfulness, cheerfulness, amusement.
• PINK is associated with softness, sweetness, innocence, youthfulness, tenderness.
• BROWN is associated with earth, nature, tribal, primitive, simplicity.
• GREY is associated with neutrality, indifference, reserved.
• BLACK is associated with seriousness, darkness, mystery, secrecy.
As with any part of your web design, you could take your colors as far as you want. The most important thing to know As with any part of your web design, you could take your colors as far as you want. The most important thing to know is that they have to be functional and they should reflect what your business is trying to achieve. So take your time, ask your co-workers or collaborate with others and pick the right colors that work for you. CODANK has experience is designing custom websites that fit your business design. Call today for a free quote!
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Your Website and How it Reflects You
Last week we touched on some things that you should look for in your web design to make sure that it reflects an appropriate image of your business. Today, I’m going to explore some other ways that your website can reflect who you are and who your business is.
On the Internet, you can be anyone you want to be. A single person, with the right web design, can appear to be a large company. This is especially important with small businesses and their web design. This should remind you of just how integral a good web design is for your company. Starting a business can be difficult and money can be hard to come by, but a solid website that makes your company appear professional is extremely important.
This also plays out the same way for larger businesses. There are many times that you don’t want to look like a huge business. Your web design can turn your visitors away if you appear too big or the visitor feels too small. Make sure that the potential customer has a means of contacting you to which you actually respond in a timely manner. This is probably already considered for the mega size websites out there, but for the small business on its way up, these are important things to lay the foundation for.
So whether you are a big business with 100 employees or you are three guys getting the job done by yourselves, your website will express the business that you design. Depending on your web design, visitors may feel more or less comfortable trusting you with their business. Making sure you appear very professional yet very approachable is a good way to get started. CODANK has helped countless businesses, big and small, achieve the image they needed.
About CODANK Web Design of Charlotte
CODANK is top rated Web Design firm, and Internet Marketing Experts located in Charlotte, NC. We are dedicated to provide the highest quality, cost effective custom software development services, delivering a broad range of business consulting and outsourcing services. Here at CODANK, we understand that web design can present complex issues for our clients. That's why we work closely with you to develop a custom solution that will fit your every need. We take great pride in our ability to analyze each individual situation and apply the most appropriate, proven technologies in order to achieve the goals and objectives of the initiative.
We offer full application design and development services, world-class e-Commerce web development, and custom content management solutions to name a few. All of these products and services are backed by the most important asset CODANK has . . . employees. Each individual works diligently in an open teamwork atmosphere, to bring our clients superior products that deliver great results while providing friendly and responsive customer service. CODANK is your one-stop shop for a custom solution tailored to your specific issue.
Contact us for a free quote today! For more information, visit us at http://www.codank.com
On the Internet, you can be anyone you want to be. A single person, with the right web design, can appear to be a large company. This is especially important with small businesses and their web design. This should remind you of just how integral a good web design is for your company. Starting a business can be difficult and money can be hard to come by, but a solid website that makes your company appear professional is extremely important.
This also plays out the same way for larger businesses. There are many times that you don’t want to look like a huge business. Your web design can turn your visitors away if you appear too big or the visitor feels too small. Make sure that the potential customer has a means of contacting you to which you actually respond in a timely manner. This is probably already considered for the mega size websites out there, but for the small business on its way up, these are important things to lay the foundation for.
So whether you are a big business with 100 employees or you are three guys getting the job done by yourselves, your website will express the business that you design. Depending on your web design, visitors may feel more or less comfortable trusting you with their business. Making sure you appear very professional yet very approachable is a good way to get started. CODANK has helped countless businesses, big and small, achieve the image they needed.
About CODANK Web Design of Charlotte
CODANK is top rated Web Design firm, and Internet Marketing Experts located in Charlotte, NC. We are dedicated to provide the highest quality, cost effective custom software development services, delivering a broad range of business consulting and outsourcing services. Here at CODANK, we understand that web design can present complex issues for our clients. That's why we work closely with you to develop a custom solution that will fit your every need. We take great pride in our ability to analyze each individual situation and apply the most appropriate, proven technologies in order to achieve the goals and objectives of the initiative.
We offer full application design and development services, world-class e-Commerce web development, and custom content management solutions to name a few. All of these products and services are backed by the most important asset CODANK has . . . employees. Each individual works diligently in an open teamwork atmosphere, to bring our clients superior products that deliver great results while providing friendly and responsive customer service. CODANK is your one-stop shop for a custom solution tailored to your specific issue.
Contact us for a free quote today! For more information, visit us at http://www.codank.com
Your Website and How it Reflects You
Make sure you are easy to deal with. When you are working with a client or a customer one on one, you are constantly aware of the ease of the transaction. Since you are unable to monitor every interaction on a website, it is of utmost importance to make your web design very seeker friendly and easy to navigate. A good tip is to always have a home button located somewhere on every page. Also, make it very easy for a visitor to find and use your contact information.
Provide a lot of important information. A good website has all of the important information in a convenient and reachable location. Also, make sure your copy is not going to bore the visitor or give them a distant, unapproachable impression of your company.
Don’t seem out of touch or outdated. The web is always changing and so should you be. It is a dog eat dog world out there. There are plenty of people who are willing to go above and beyond and update their web design so it is almost an unending race to the best content. Update your site with a few articles or even revamp your site if it’s been very long. Everyone knows the web and searches more places than just your site so be very aware that if your design, graphics, or copy is outdated, visitors will know and react accordingly.
You are very aware of your appearance in real flesh with your customers, or clients. Make sure that you follow suit with your web presence as it is becoming more and more important. Make sure the web you is easy-going, professional, informational, and with the current technology. Whether you are starting a small computer business or selling millions of products a year, CODANK can help you. Our consultants, designers, and copywriters will have your image reflect the you that you have always been looking for.
About CODANK Web Design of Charlotte
CODANK is top rated Web Design firm, and Internet Marketing Experts located in Charlotte, NC. We are dedicated to provide the highest quality, cost effective custom software development services, delivering a broad range of business consulting and outsourcing services. Here at CODANK, we understand that web design can present complex issues for our clients. That's why we work closely with you to develop a custom solution that will fit your every need. We take great pride in our ability to analyze each individual situation and apply the most appropriate, proven technologies in order to achieve the goals and objectives of the initiative.
We offer full application design and development services, world-class e-Commerce web development, and custom content management solutions to name a few. All of these products and services are backed by the most important asset CODANK has . . . employees. Each individual works diligently in an open teamwork atmosphere, to bring our clients superior products that deliver great results while providing friendly and responsive customer service. CODANK is your one-stop shop for a custom solution tailored to your specific issue.
Contact us for a free quote today! For more information, visit us at http://www.codank.com
Provide a lot of important information. A good website has all of the important information in a convenient and reachable location. Also, make sure your copy is not going to bore the visitor or give them a distant, unapproachable impression of your company.
Don’t seem out of touch or outdated. The web is always changing and so should you be. It is a dog eat dog world out there. There are plenty of people who are willing to go above and beyond and update their web design so it is almost an unending race to the best content. Update your site with a few articles or even revamp your site if it’s been very long. Everyone knows the web and searches more places than just your site so be very aware that if your design, graphics, or copy is outdated, visitors will know and react accordingly.
You are very aware of your appearance in real flesh with your customers, or clients. Make sure that you follow suit with your web presence as it is becoming more and more important. Make sure the web you is easy-going, professional, informational, and with the current technology. Whether you are starting a small computer business or selling millions of products a year, CODANK can help you. Our consultants, designers, and copywriters will have your image reflect the you that you have always been looking for.
About CODANK Web Design of Charlotte
CODANK is top rated Web Design firm, and Internet Marketing Experts located in Charlotte, NC. We are dedicated to provide the highest quality, cost effective custom software development services, delivering a broad range of business consulting and outsourcing services. Here at CODANK, we understand that web design can present complex issues for our clients. That's why we work closely with you to develop a custom solution that will fit your every need. We take great pride in our ability to analyze each individual situation and apply the most appropriate, proven technologies in order to achieve the goals and objectives of the initiative.
We offer full application design and development services, world-class e-Commerce web development, and custom content management solutions to name a few. All of these products and services are backed by the most important asset CODANK has . . . employees. Each individual works diligently in an open teamwork atmosphere, to bring our clients superior products that deliver great results while providing friendly and responsive customer service. CODANK is your one-stop shop for a custom solution tailored to your specific issue.
Contact us for a free quote today! For more information, visit us at http://www.codank.com
What About You: How an About Page is Supposed to Look
About pages are just supposed to be whatever information you can come up with about you or your business right? It seems pretty simple, just put the business’ history and some contact information and send it out. Well I’d like to point out that though it is a simple page, there are some important details that you do not want to miss.
Remember that if a visitor has ended up at your about page, they are interested, or at least intrigued by your business. For this reason, your about page needs to sell just like your home page does. Don’t just list all the facts out there and hope that they were really looking for a company that was started in 1995. You might try to differentiate your company from others on this page. List things that make your business unique and possibly more able to help the customer. Also, give several reasons why a visitor should use your company’s product or service.
Writing biographical information isn’t always boring. Just remember to keep it casual like a professional conversation with a customer because essentially, that is what is happening. Here’s a good order for your biographical information:
• Start with a few of your qualifications. Maybe you have landscaped in Charlotte, North Carolina for twenty years so this particular visitor should trust you with their lawn. Whatever the case may be, make sure they know that they can trust you with their money.
• List a few accomplishments. This doesn’t always apply to everyone but try to list a few large things that you or your business has done. You can mention other projects that your business is responsible for here as well.
• And the boring stuff. I only say boring stuff because most people don’t actually care about employees’ names or where exactly you are located but it is still pertinent information and does not seem out of place when placed properly.
A properly located and written about page A properly located and written about page is a valuable asset to your business’ website and ultimately your company. Remember that if someone has sought out your about page, you could be on the right track to making a sale or getting a new client. At CODANK, we not only develop the perfect website for you and your business, we can help you write it too. We can help you to make your about page count
About CODANK Web Design of Charlotte
CODANK is top rated Web Design firm, and Internet Marketing Experts located in Charlotte, NC. We are dedicated to provide the highest quality, cost effective custom software development services, delivering a broad range of business consulting and outsourcing services. Here at CODANK, we understand that web design can present complex issues for our clients. That's why we work closely with you to develop a custom solution that will fit your every need. We take great pride in our ability to analyze each individual situation and apply the most appropriate, proven technologies in order to achieve the goals and objectives of the initiative.
We offer full application design and development services, world-class e-Commerce web development, and custom content management solutions to name a few. All of these products and services are backed by the most important asset CODANK has . . . employees. Each individual works diligently in an open teamwork atmosphere, to bring our clients superior products that deliver great results while providing friendly and responsive customer service. CODANK is your one-stop shop for a custom solution tailored to your specific issue.
Contact us for a free quote today! For more information, visit us at http://www.codank.com
Remember that if a visitor has ended up at your about page, they are interested, or at least intrigued by your business. For this reason, your about page needs to sell just like your home page does. Don’t just list all the facts out there and hope that they were really looking for a company that was started in 1995. You might try to differentiate your company from others on this page. List things that make your business unique and possibly more able to help the customer. Also, give several reasons why a visitor should use your company’s product or service.
Writing biographical information isn’t always boring. Just remember to keep it casual like a professional conversation with a customer because essentially, that is what is happening. Here’s a good order for your biographical information:
• Start with a few of your qualifications. Maybe you have landscaped in Charlotte, North Carolina for twenty years so this particular visitor should trust you with their lawn. Whatever the case may be, make sure they know that they can trust you with their money.
• List a few accomplishments. This doesn’t always apply to everyone but try to list a few large things that you or your business has done. You can mention other projects that your business is responsible for here as well.
• And the boring stuff. I only say boring stuff because most people don’t actually care about employees’ names or where exactly you are located but it is still pertinent information and does not seem out of place when placed properly.
A properly located and written about page A properly located and written about page is a valuable asset to your business’ website and ultimately your company. Remember that if someone has sought out your about page, you could be on the right track to making a sale or getting a new client. At CODANK, we not only develop the perfect website for you and your business, we can help you write it too. We can help you to make your about page count
About CODANK Web Design of Charlotte
CODANK is top rated Web Design firm, and Internet Marketing Experts located in Charlotte, NC. We are dedicated to provide the highest quality, cost effective custom software development services, delivering a broad range of business consulting and outsourcing services. Here at CODANK, we understand that web design can present complex issues for our clients. That's why we work closely with you to develop a custom solution that will fit your every need. We take great pride in our ability to analyze each individual situation and apply the most appropriate, proven technologies in order to achieve the goals and objectives of the initiative.
We offer full application design and development services, world-class e-Commerce web development, and custom content management solutions to name a few. All of these products and services are backed by the most important asset CODANK has . . . employees. Each individual works diligently in an open teamwork atmosphere, to bring our clients superior products that deliver great results while providing friendly and responsive customer service. CODANK is your one-stop shop for a custom solution tailored to your specific issue.
Contact us for a free quote today! For more information, visit us at http://www.codank.com
Why you should Blog
So your small business’ website seems stale. Maybe you have done everything you can to optimize for search engines and it just doesn’t seem enough or maybe you just want to spice it up a little. Blogging is one of the most important tools in web design today. Writing articles or a consistent blog is definitely for you.
Writing a blog will draw new visitors to your website as well as keep previous visitors coming back. Your information and expertise are valuable to the people who are interested in your industry. Writing articles every now and then about your product or service will not only load the search engines with more content that people will be searching but it will establish the credibility of your company.
Putting out free information will help you gain the trust of your visitors. If the first impression someone has of your business is a helpful blog full of professional wisdom, just imagine the likelihood that they will return to your website the next time they need information. Also, as mentioned earlier, posting well-written, informational articles will help establish your company as a credible source of information and a good place to find what you need. Also, giving your visitors an opportunity to comment on your blogs can give you an insight into what the readers or potential customers are looking for.
So go out there and start blogging. It does not have to be a daily entry or an eloquent piece of literature. Just write what you know and know what you write. A few helpful tips for the blogger:
• Have a consistent tone – visitors are turned off by a seemingly amateur tone of voice. Keep it natural but still professional.
• Keep it updated – There is no rule of thumb but basically, the more you write, the more likely visitors are to reach your site.
• Stay up to the newest strategies – Search engines’ algorithms are always changing. Make sure you are taking advantage of every bit of their mystery.
CODANK has experience in getting blogs up and running. Let us write it for you or let us make it easy for you to get started yourself. Contact us for a free quote today!
Writing a blog will draw new visitors to your website as well as keep previous visitors coming back. Your information and expertise are valuable to the people who are interested in your industry. Writing articles every now and then about your product or service will not only load the search engines with more content that people will be searching but it will establish the credibility of your company.
Putting out free information will help you gain the trust of your visitors. If the first impression someone has of your business is a helpful blog full of professional wisdom, just imagine the likelihood that they will return to your website the next time they need information. Also, as mentioned earlier, posting well-written, informational articles will help establish your company as a credible source of information and a good place to find what you need. Also, giving your visitors an opportunity to comment on your blogs can give you an insight into what the readers or potential customers are looking for.
So go out there and start blogging. It does not have to be a daily entry or an eloquent piece of literature. Just write what you know and know what you write. A few helpful tips for the blogger:
• Have a consistent tone – visitors are turned off by a seemingly amateur tone of voice. Keep it natural but still professional.
• Keep it updated – There is no rule of thumb but basically, the more you write, the more likely visitors are to reach your site.
• Stay up to the newest strategies – Search engines’ algorithms are always changing. Make sure you are taking advantage of every bit of their mystery.
CODANK has experience in getting blogs up and running. Let us write it for you or let us make it easy for you to get started yourself. Contact us for a free quote today!
SEO Make or Break?
One of the most valuable tools a company can have for advertising is a good SEO, or search engine optimization. When someone seeking information enters a search engine term on his or her favorite search engine, being as close to the top as possible is extremely important. For this reason, SEO is a huge market today and should never be underestimated. Here are a few things to consider when it comes time to optimize your website for search engines.
1. Find which keywords you want to exploit. Use a good keyword tool such as the Google Adwords Keyword tool featured in a previous blog. Finding these keywords is absolutely essential. You’ll want to stick with two kinds of words, ones that highlight your niche, and ones that get searched most often. “Charlotte North Carolina Web Design” is an important search term for a company of the like but it does not highlight any niche. Including the keyword “Web Application Development” may provide a more detailed and specific target if that is your niche.
2. Use a good domain. As I’ve written in a previous blog, finding a good URL is essential to your business as it is what the potential customer first thinks about when they consider visiting your website. Having a URL that matches your product or service definitely improves your SEO.
3. Use links. Link to other related sites in your industry. This does not mean provide a way for viewers to skip over to the competition. For example, if you sell snowboards, link users to an informational site on how to choose the right snowboard or a social networking site designed for snowboards. Get creative!
4. Write Articles. Putting out free information is what the Internet is all about. If you have valuable skills or information, people from all over the globe are going to be flocking to your page. Since you will be writing the article about something very similar to your product or service, search engines will have more and more keywords to go by. This doesn’t necessarily mean people will immediately buy your product, but it is a very valuable way to get a network started and gets the search engines working for you.
In this fast-paced, web centered economy, search engines are one of the most important tools for advertising. It can be overwhelming but done properly, a good SEO will take your company places you never imagined. At CODANK, we’ve helped countless with SEO strategies and we can help you too. Give us a call to talk to one of our SEO specialists today.
About CODANK Web Design of Charlotte
CODANK is top rated Web Design firm, and Internet Marketing Experts located in Charlotte, NC. We are dedicated to provide the highest quality, cost effective custom software development services, delivering a broad range of business consulting and outsourcing services. Here at CODANK, we understand that web design can present complex issues for our clients. That's why we work closely with you to develop a custom solution that will fit your every need. We take great pride in our ability to analyze each individual situation and apply the most appropriate, proven technologies in order to achieve the goals and objectives of the initiative.
We offer full application design and development services, world-class e-Commerce web development, and custom content management solutions to name a few. All of these products and services are backed by the most important asset CODANK has . . . employees. Each individual works diligently in an open teamwork atmosphere, to bring our clients superior products that deliver great results while providing friendly and responsive customer service. CODANK is your one-stop shop for a custom solution tailored to your specific issue.
Contact us for a free quote today! For more information, visit us at http://www.codank.com
1. Find which keywords you want to exploit. Use a good keyword tool such as the Google Adwords Keyword tool featured in a previous blog. Finding these keywords is absolutely essential. You’ll want to stick with two kinds of words, ones that highlight your niche, and ones that get searched most often. “Charlotte North Carolina Web Design” is an important search term for a company of the like but it does not highlight any niche. Including the keyword “Web Application Development” may provide a more detailed and specific target if that is your niche.
2. Use a good domain. As I’ve written in a previous blog, finding a good URL is essential to your business as it is what the potential customer first thinks about when they consider visiting your website. Having a URL that matches your product or service definitely improves your SEO.
3. Use links. Link to other related sites in your industry. This does not mean provide a way for viewers to skip over to the competition. For example, if you sell snowboards, link users to an informational site on how to choose the right snowboard or a social networking site designed for snowboards. Get creative!
4. Write Articles. Putting out free information is what the Internet is all about. If you have valuable skills or information, people from all over the globe are going to be flocking to your page. Since you will be writing the article about something very similar to your product or service, search engines will have more and more keywords to go by. This doesn’t necessarily mean people will immediately buy your product, but it is a very valuable way to get a network started and gets the search engines working for you.
In this fast-paced, web centered economy, search engines are one of the most important tools for advertising. It can be overwhelming but done properly, a good SEO will take your company places you never imagined. At CODANK, we’ve helped countless with SEO strategies and we can help you too. Give us a call to talk to one of our SEO specialists today.
About CODANK Web Design of Charlotte
CODANK is top rated Web Design firm, and Internet Marketing Experts located in Charlotte, NC. We are dedicated to provide the highest quality, cost effective custom software development services, delivering a broad range of business consulting and outsourcing services. Here at CODANK, we understand that web design can present complex issues for our clients. That's why we work closely with you to develop a custom solution that will fit your every need. We take great pride in our ability to analyze each individual situation and apply the most appropriate, proven technologies in order to achieve the goals and objectives of the initiative.
We offer full application design and development services, world-class e-Commerce web development, and custom content management solutions to name a few. All of these products and services are backed by the most important asset CODANK has . . . employees. Each individual works diligently in an open teamwork atmosphere, to bring our clients superior products that deliver great results while providing friendly and responsive customer service. CODANK is your one-stop shop for a custom solution tailored to your specific issue.
Contact us for a free quote today! For more information, visit us at http://www.codank.com
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