SUMMARY

Whether you are operating a private organization, a small business, or a home-based business, do some preparation before you contact a designer. Look at your organization and define specific goals for your site. Next, spend some time looking at other websites and develop some concept of what you want, and don't want, in your new site.

When you have enough information, contact a designer (or several if you wish) to discuss your needs and their ability to meet those needs. Base your final selection on your personal comfort level with the designer, samples of previous work, recommendations from previous customers, and getting the best value for your money.

If you remember nothing else from this site, remember this...

A successful website is one that ranks well in search engines and elicits the desired response from its visitors, and the secret to a successful website is persuasive, keyword-rich copy. The layout, the colors, and the pictures are all very important, but the search engines and your visitors respond to the text.

Understanding this one paragraph will make the difference between success and failure of your website.

Good luck with your venture onto the Internet.

Contact me if you need any help.

President
Sunrise Designs, Inc