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		<title>One mistake you can avoid when hiring a website designer</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 10:16:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Simon Reese-James</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When commissioning a web site designer one mistake you might make is to depend on your designer for future changes.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='italic;' class='designbyline'>by Simon Reese-James</div>
<p>When commissioning a web site designer one mistake you might make is to depend on your designer for future changes.</p>
<p>The automatic assumption by business owners is that the web designer will make all future changes. It is often the assumption by web designers too; especially as it keeps the revenue flowing from client.</p>
<p>It is a key advantage for SME&#8217;s to be reactive to their clients and the market. Being able to update your site to reflect changes in your offering daily on your site or fix a spelling mistake is important. Often web designers will take a long time to complete simple changes as they are too busy with other more rewarding projects.</p>
<p>Instead of having to depend on your website designer you can have a website created that allows you to make some or all the amendments instantly. The amount you can change will depend on your skill level but websites can offer different systems to match your level and your need to make changes.</p>
<p>To have your designer create an editable website you need to ask for a content management system, sometimes called a CMS. Content management systems can cost a lot but there are several free or low cost systems your designer could use. Watch out for the CMS being a reason to increase your costs greatly.</p>
<p>Content Management system do need some skill in programming for web designers to set up and running. A lot of website designers are missing the skill required.</p>
<p>So dont get stuck depending on your website designer and dont settle for letting your website stagnate.</p>
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<div class='designlinks'>Before employing a website designer why not take a look at <a href="http://www.websitesinbusiness.co.uk">Kent Website Designer</a> Websites in Business for the full report 7 mistakes people make when employing a web designer. Advice and help about <a href="http://www.websitesinbusiness.co.uk">online marketing in Kent</a> also available.</div>
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		<title>Professional Web Design for Companies</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:17:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jude Layton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A company's image depends on professional web design. It makes it possible to expand an existing business through Web presence by making potential clients aware that it can service their needs. Quality design is a vital ingredient for staying ahead of competition.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='italic;' class='designbyline'>by Dirk den Besten</div>
<p>A company&#8217;s image depends on professional web design. It makes it possible to expand an existing business through Web presence by making potential clients aware that it can service their needs. Quality design is a vital ingredient for staying ahead of competition.</p>
<p>More and more customers are turning to the Internet in order to help them in their decision-making process and to acquire information on products and services. The online marketplace is here to stay and Professional Web Design companies cannot ignore the potential of the ever-increasing numbers of Internet shoppers.</p>
<p>Professional Web sites should note the following key factors in the play a key role in attracting online clients: Site compatibility with multiple browsers,  use of valid CSS codes and proper HTML codes. These factors will ensure that the prospective client does not leave a Website in a huff due to Webpage loading errors or prolonged loading times.</p>
<p>A Professional Web Design firm should be engaged when you decide to get a Website done for your organization. Your Website is the first component that makes an impression on Internet visitors and it is prudent to make the first impression the best impression.</p>
<p>It is absolutely necessary that a web design company understands the value of a professional looking website. A good first impression is only obtained if the web design company conforms to the key factors mentioned earlier.</p>
<p>The internet is a great way for expanding your business but the difference between success or failure is in large extend determent by the quality of your website.</p>
<p>It is true that attractive and efficient Web Design is not easy to achieve. This sets, for you, the arduous task of finding out a Professional Web Designer who can meet your business requirements. After all, you do not want to fritter away precious cash for a poorly Designed Web site that is likely to repel potential clientele.</p>
<p>Forrester Research claims that a poorly designed Web site is likely to result in a loss of about 50% of possible repeat visitors because of the negative first impression. If you want to enlarge your online venture it is essential not to fall into the trap cheap design companies who don&#8217;t understand the rules of web presence.</p>
<p>You should look for Professional Web Designers for your online success. Before any work is done on the technical side these Web Designers should make sure that they have a vivid picture of your needs in terms of business goals, creative and visual preferences and customer profiles.</p>
<p>It is further recommended that you make sure that the Web Design firm you have selected can provide you with follow-up services. For example, they might be able to offer you a Professional marketing assistance once your Website is set up. You might like to ascertain that the Professional Web Design company of your choice is able to provide services similar to that of search engine marketing specialists.</p>
<p>The goal is to ensure that once you set up an online presence, it is brought to the attention of the online surfers. This way, you can immediately get to the promotion of your newly setup online business. For this, it is necessary to get Professional marketing assistance from your Web site developer &#8211; if he is capable of providing that service. All this will ensure that your much-cherished dream of tapping the huge potential that the Internet offers will not be nipped in the bud.</p>
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