Determine clients goals
We have the experience to make this a short process. If we can use one of our self crafted templates then this can be very quick. If not then we can advise the client how we may attain their goals.
Some may not be attainable and we would advise the client and maybe steer the design on a different path to achieve the success the client wants.
Create structure
Following discussion with the client we determine if the site should be one page or several pages, whether it should be a blog, a website or a CMS content management service where the client has access to the editing of parts of the site.
Our structure is then built using the software best suited to the clients needs.
Create style
If the client is an established business, then they would probably have a company brand which we would follow. If the client is new to business or breaking into something new, then maybe one of our templates would suffice or we would discuss and agree new fonts, colours, types of images etc.
We do not design in grey and add colour later like some designers. we like to see the impact early.
Plan SEO
Search engine optimisation. Using add on software we would design the site around SEO at every stage of design. The site would be integrated with Google Analytics and Google Business. If the site was bigger than 5gb we may enlist the help of an SEO specialist.
The site would be designed and developed to achieve the highest ranking pages possible. You can read more about SEO on our marketing page.
Design for mobile first
Google are giving high ranking to pages designed for mobile devices. More and more people are browsing the internet on mobile devices.
We will ensure all content is clearly visible on all mobile devices and that the overall design is not compromised in any way when viewed on a mobile device. All our templates are designed mobile first.
Format content
The layout of each page will have the designers influence like the relationship of images to text but most of the work will be carried out by the web developer.
We strive to design and develop sites where pages have a consistent layout which makes it easier for the user to browse the site. All our templates have a Bootstrap 3 or 4 layout.
our templates
Why Concrete5 ?
I have been using Concrete5 for a few years. I had previously used Wordpress for several years. I have found Concrete5 to be easier for the client to edit a CMS or blog, it loads the pages faster and their forum is filled with very knowledgeable and helpful people.
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Free open source
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Many free add ons
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Several free themes
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Faster than most
