Web Design

Web Design Fundamentals

A web site should be:

• Easy to navigate (usability)
• Functional (offer a useful service)
• Accessible (for users with different browsing environments)
• Fast to download (yes, even with broadband)
• Visually communicative (because first impressions last and a picture's worth 1000 words)

Websmiths can build you a new site or redesign an existing site. Look to Websmiths to make your web design work.

Search Engine Optimisation

Why build a web site that nobody can find?

Search engines look for such things as:

• Page titles
• Heading hierarchy
• Meta tags
• Links – within the site and from external sites
• Content in the page (and proportion of keywords)

Among other things. Our web designers will ensure that you get noticed in search engines. We'll help you choose keywords, then design your web pages to rank higher in web searches.

Types of web sites

Web sites perform a variety of functions. Our web design is tailored to your needs. There are a huge number of technologies available and we'll make sure you get what you need.

We can offer you:

• Static web sites
• Dynamic web sites
• Content Mangement Systems
• Flash web sites
• Marketing web sites
• Galleries and display web sites

We also offer services other than web design. Please see our services page for more information.

Domain Names and Web Hosting

Domain Names
We'll help you choose an appropriate domain name (such as www.yoursite.com), check that it's available and purchase it for you without passing on huge costs. Domain names are available from numerous sources on the web. Most domain names are available from around AU $20 per year.

Web Hosting
You'll need somewhere for your web site to 'live' — server space which is always online so that people can access your site. Different sites require different amounts of storage space and server functionality. Websmiths will ensure that you get what you need (not more, not less), for the best possible price.

Please contact us for more information.