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Website template : Part I


Heave the Site with Hottest Uniqueness

In <a href="http://www.e-fuzion.com">Web Design Delhi</a> company e-Fuzion the web is page
consists of information for which the website is designed and developed. For example, a web site might
be compared to a book, where each page of the book is a web page. Web Design Delhi&#8217;s
company e-Fuzion for all time takes first step towards to make a decision that the theme of the website
and freeze up on the structure of the website. A website characteristically consists of text and images.
The first page of a website is known as the Home page or Index. Each web page within <a
href="http://www.e-fuzion.com">Web Design Delhi</a> &#8216;s company e-Fuzion website is an html
file which has its own url. After each web page is created, they are typically linked together using a
navigation menu composed of hyperlinks. Once a website is finished, it must be in print or uploaded in
order to be viewable to the public over the internet. This is done using different clients. Once available,
the webmaster may use a variety of techniques to increase the traffic, or hits, that the website receives.
This may include submitting the website to a search engine such as Google or Yahoo, exchanging links
with other websites, creating affiliations with similar websites, etc. While designing a website the
guidelines laid down by search engines should be followed. This will help in faster indexing of the
website in search engines. A company gets a web to reach out masses through search engines. While
designing a web site, design aesthetics should be complemented with the guidelines lay down by the
search engines. This will help you to have a website which is aesthetically appealing as well as search
engine friendly.



e-Fuzion Company in New Delhi, India has over a decade experience in web site designing and
development. For more in sequence on how to design a search engine gracious web site, contact us at e-
fuzion.com. <a href="http://www.e-fuzion.com">Web Design Delhi</a> company e-fuzion has created
great space in the online world on offering web designing structures.


Hiring a web designer to come up with the custom solution that you need can set you back a few
thousand bucks. But you can do the whole thing yourself and make it drag and drop simple for mere
pennies with a tool like Breezy Websites. See http://breezywebsites.com for details!




Website template : End of Part I
Hiring a Web Design Firm vs. Freelance Designer

A web site is more than just a tool for business. It's part of your "brand" image, your storefront and a
measure of your professionalism. A good web site is navigable, provides easy access to goods, services
or information and effectively serves the purposes of it's owner or owners. As you might imagine,
developing sites that meet these criteria is no easy task. While there are thousands of freelance web
designers available to choose from, few of them have the experience and skill necessary to tailor a site
to fit an individuals specific needs.

Many business owners simply use price as a comparison point, which somewhat favors freelance
individuals. Those who are savvy enough to ask for a portfolio of multiple sites, however, usually decide
to go with a firm after doing so. It's important to understand that the development of one or two sites is
little indication of the ability to know and be able to construct a site that is beneficial for your business.



The benefit of going with a firm as opposed to a freelance individual is simple. Firms usually have
specialists who work on the a particular part of your web site. The person creating your layout isn't likely
to be the person working on HTML or scripting. When specialists handle individual aspects of a project,
those aspects get more individualized attention. Still, unless a web design firm has a fluid production
protocol between departments, delays can occur. Looking at a portfolio won't indicate the amount of
time or cost overruns that occurred when developing a site. When assembling bids from various firms,
it's important to remember to ask for at least a relative time frame for completion so that you can have
an idea of when the work will be done.



In the grand scheme of things, firms can offer business owners more experience and greater attention
to detail than most freelance individuals can. Your business is unlike any other and deserves a team of
professionals dedicated to making the most of your web site. While a freelance individual may be adept
at building one type of site, who's to say it's the right type of site for what you have to offer?



Hiring a web designer to come up with the custom solution that you need can set you back a few
thousand bucks. But you can do the whole thing yourself and make it drag and drop simple for mere
pennies with a tool like Breezy Websites. See http://breezywebsites.com for details!


Website template : End of Part II




Hiring A Web Developer
Today, most businesses want a website. Some already have one. Others want one. They don't want to
hire IT staff and probably can't afford any. And in most cases, an in-house IT staff, especially for your
typical small business, just isn't necessary. But, that doesn't mean that you have to go without or will be
forced to use some cookie cutter website or a personal Frontpage experiment gone awry. You can hire a
web developer/designer to create a professional website for you, set it up, then hand it over to you for
you to do what you want with it. But, how should you go about finding someone to do this? What
should you look for? There are literally thousands of companies/individuals out there offering to do your
website. How do you pick from this large group?




What Do You Want?

The first step is to decide exactly what you want on your website. This is very important as it will
determine what the requirements are and, in turn, what skill set your web developer needs to fulfill
your needs. Here are some questions to ask of yourself:



* What kinds of information do you want to have on your site? Approximately how large do you envision
the site (# of pages)?



* Will your site require regular updates? Do you want to do these updates yourself?



* Will you be engaging in e-commerce on this website?



* Will you need a database?



* How fast do you need the job done?



* What is your budget?



Start Your Search
Doing a web search for someone that has the skills you will need for your website will still give you a
humongous list of possible choices. Referrals are often the best method of weeding people out. IF
someone recommends a developer, it is because they are happy with the service they were provided.
So, if someone recommends a developer to you, you should check that developer out and see if they
have the skills you will need from them.



Often, the web developers you are pondering are not located in your town. In today's day and age, this
is not usually a problem. Yes, there are instances where a face-to-face meeting is really beneficial, and if
you are the kind of really considers this meeting important, you should limit your search to developers
within driving distance of your location. Otherwise, the internet and phone system provide all the
communication you will need, regardless of distance.



The first thing to do when considering a developer is to check out their website.



* IS the website well-designed and attractive?



* Is it easy to navigate?



* Are there any broken links?



* Is the information complete (introduction to staff, company location, contact methods, etc.)?



* Does the site load quickly?



* IS there a portfolio? (Very important. A developer without a portfolio to display is a total question
mark. You simply don't know if the people are good or are snacking on doritos trying to figure things out
as they go).



* What skills does the developer have? Do they do design only, or can they do dynamic web
development and database design? Also, ensure that they do not advertise themselves as a web
designer but focus mainly on print media. Internet design and print design are different ballparks with
different requirements. Also, keep in mind that good use of Dreamweaver or Frontpage does not in
itself make a web designer. Check their portfolio and ensure the developer really knows his stuff. A
person well-versed in internet development should know not only about creating the site, but also
maintaining it, marketing it, and promoting it. Ideally, a web developer has successfully done all of the
above on his own sites.



* Does the site offer customer testimonials? Read them. And, you might even contact those clients
independently to ask them questions of the service you were provided.



Small Freelancers vs. Big Firms

You need to decide if you want to work with a large web design firm or a small freelance web company
(or even single web developer). There is more security for the client when working with a larger firm.
The skills they offer vary widely because their staff is so large, and they often have a very large portfolio.
The caveat, though, is that large web companies often charge more money. The overhead costs for such
companies is larger, so they will charge more. Additionally, larger web companies often come with more
beauracracy. With so many developers, often communication is just not what it should be, leading to
inconsistencies in the project due to miscommunication. Also, sometimes you will find that these
companies pay a little too much attention to process rather than simply getting the job done.



Freelance web developers offer better value for the money, and because they are a single person, the
communication flow between them and the client is usually much better (one-on-one). If there is a staff,
usually the size is small, meaning communication will still be more tight-knit. This will lead to more
consistent coding and coordination. Also, you know who is responsible for your project and there is
more accountability. In larger firms, nobody is responsible in some cases. (or so they say). The downside
of freelancing is that their skill set is their skill set, and if you need something that they don't know how
to do, they must research it. Also, freelancers are limited by their size. If they already have a high
workload, then their throughout is limited and it may force you to wait. So, depending on the size of
your project, a large firm might guarantee the job gets done quickly.



Rates and Guidelines

Check out the rates of the web developer. Often, you will not find the rates directly posted on their
website. This is usually because they like to do things by estimate, so simply contact them, give them a
few specs, and go back and forth until you get a ballpark figure. When getting an estimate, make sure it
is detailed and exact. Ask any questions that you have. If you think the price is too high, ask them about
it. Don't be afraid to counter-offer. They can always refuse.



Check out the web developer's contract. Make sure the client is protected. PAy attention to guarantees
of response time. You want to make sure your web developer is available for you. Also, look for their
policy on project changes. Obviously, you cannot alter the specs of your project once an estimate is
agreed upon without expecting additional fees. Ask them about this. Also, inspect the contract for
warranty of work. Who will they handle bugs in the work they have done?



Talk With Them

Any web developer you consider should have a method of being reached by phone. Call them and gauge
their personality. Make sure they are good people who you can talk with and bounce ideas off of. See if
they treat you right or act like they barely have time for you. Good communication is very important to a
successful project, and if you can't properly communicate to your developer, you should not hire
him/her.



Evaluate

Evaluate your potential developers using the advice above and you will be more likely to have
successfully completed project with minimal frustration.




Hiring a web designer to come up with the custom solution that you need can set you back a few
thousand bucks. But you can do the whole thing yourself and make it drag and drop simple for mere
pennies with a tool like Breezy Websites. See http://breezywebsites.com for details!


Website template : End of Part III

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Website template

  • 1. Website template : Part I Heave the Site with Hottest Uniqueness In <a href="http://www.e-fuzion.com">Web Design Delhi</a> company e-Fuzion the web is page consists of information for which the website is designed and developed. For example, a web site might be compared to a book, where each page of the book is a web page. Web Design Delhi&#8217;s company e-Fuzion for all time takes first step towards to make a decision that the theme of the website and freeze up on the structure of the website. A website characteristically consists of text and images. The first page of a website is known as the Home page or Index. Each web page within <a href="http://www.e-fuzion.com">Web Design Delhi</a> &#8216;s company e-Fuzion website is an html file which has its own url. After each web page is created, they are typically linked together using a navigation menu composed of hyperlinks. Once a website is finished, it must be in print or uploaded in order to be viewable to the public over the internet. This is done using different clients. Once available, the webmaster may use a variety of techniques to increase the traffic, or hits, that the website receives. This may include submitting the website to a search engine such as Google or Yahoo, exchanging links with other websites, creating affiliations with similar websites, etc. While designing a website the guidelines laid down by search engines should be followed. This will help in faster indexing of the website in search engines. A company gets a web to reach out masses through search engines. While designing a web site, design aesthetics should be complemented with the guidelines lay down by the search engines. This will help you to have a website which is aesthetically appealing as well as search engine friendly. e-Fuzion Company in New Delhi, India has over a decade experience in web site designing and development. For more in sequence on how to design a search engine gracious web site, contact us at e- fuzion.com. <a href="http://www.e-fuzion.com">Web Design Delhi</a> company e-fuzion has created great space in the online world on offering web designing structures. Hiring a web designer to come up with the custom solution that you need can set you back a few thousand bucks. But you can do the whole thing yourself and make it drag and drop simple for mere pennies with a tool like Breezy Websites. See http://breezywebsites.com for details! Website template : End of Part I
  • 2. Hiring a Web Design Firm vs. Freelance Designer A web site is more than just a tool for business. It's part of your "brand" image, your storefront and a measure of your professionalism. A good web site is navigable, provides easy access to goods, services or information and effectively serves the purposes of it's owner or owners. As you might imagine, developing sites that meet these criteria is no easy task. While there are thousands of freelance web designers available to choose from, few of them have the experience and skill necessary to tailor a site to fit an individuals specific needs. Many business owners simply use price as a comparison point, which somewhat favors freelance individuals. Those who are savvy enough to ask for a portfolio of multiple sites, however, usually decide to go with a firm after doing so. It's important to understand that the development of one or two sites is little indication of the ability to know and be able to construct a site that is beneficial for your business. The benefit of going with a firm as opposed to a freelance individual is simple. Firms usually have specialists who work on the a particular part of your web site. The person creating your layout isn't likely to be the person working on HTML or scripting. When specialists handle individual aspects of a project, those aspects get more individualized attention. Still, unless a web design firm has a fluid production protocol between departments, delays can occur. Looking at a portfolio won't indicate the amount of time or cost overruns that occurred when developing a site. When assembling bids from various firms, it's important to remember to ask for at least a relative time frame for completion so that you can have an idea of when the work will be done. In the grand scheme of things, firms can offer business owners more experience and greater attention to detail than most freelance individuals can. Your business is unlike any other and deserves a team of professionals dedicated to making the most of your web site. While a freelance individual may be adept at building one type of site, who's to say it's the right type of site for what you have to offer? Hiring a web designer to come up with the custom solution that you need can set you back a few thousand bucks. But you can do the whole thing yourself and make it drag and drop simple for mere pennies with a tool like Breezy Websites. See http://breezywebsites.com for details! Website template : End of Part II Hiring A Web Developer
  • 3. Today, most businesses want a website. Some already have one. Others want one. They don't want to hire IT staff and probably can't afford any. And in most cases, an in-house IT staff, especially for your typical small business, just isn't necessary. But, that doesn't mean that you have to go without or will be forced to use some cookie cutter website or a personal Frontpage experiment gone awry. You can hire a web developer/designer to create a professional website for you, set it up, then hand it over to you for you to do what you want with it. But, how should you go about finding someone to do this? What should you look for? There are literally thousands of companies/individuals out there offering to do your website. How do you pick from this large group? What Do You Want? The first step is to decide exactly what you want on your website. This is very important as it will determine what the requirements are and, in turn, what skill set your web developer needs to fulfill your needs. Here are some questions to ask of yourself: * What kinds of information do you want to have on your site? Approximately how large do you envision the site (# of pages)? * Will your site require regular updates? Do you want to do these updates yourself? * Will you be engaging in e-commerce on this website? * Will you need a database? * How fast do you need the job done? * What is your budget? Start Your Search
  • 4. Doing a web search for someone that has the skills you will need for your website will still give you a humongous list of possible choices. Referrals are often the best method of weeding people out. IF someone recommends a developer, it is because they are happy with the service they were provided. So, if someone recommends a developer to you, you should check that developer out and see if they have the skills you will need from them. Often, the web developers you are pondering are not located in your town. In today's day and age, this is not usually a problem. Yes, there are instances where a face-to-face meeting is really beneficial, and if you are the kind of really considers this meeting important, you should limit your search to developers within driving distance of your location. Otherwise, the internet and phone system provide all the communication you will need, regardless of distance. The first thing to do when considering a developer is to check out their website. * IS the website well-designed and attractive? * Is it easy to navigate? * Are there any broken links? * Is the information complete (introduction to staff, company location, contact methods, etc.)? * Does the site load quickly? * IS there a portfolio? (Very important. A developer without a portfolio to display is a total question mark. You simply don't know if the people are good or are snacking on doritos trying to figure things out as they go). * What skills does the developer have? Do they do design only, or can they do dynamic web development and database design? Also, ensure that they do not advertise themselves as a web
  • 5. designer but focus mainly on print media. Internet design and print design are different ballparks with different requirements. Also, keep in mind that good use of Dreamweaver or Frontpage does not in itself make a web designer. Check their portfolio and ensure the developer really knows his stuff. A person well-versed in internet development should know not only about creating the site, but also maintaining it, marketing it, and promoting it. Ideally, a web developer has successfully done all of the above on his own sites. * Does the site offer customer testimonials? Read them. And, you might even contact those clients independently to ask them questions of the service you were provided. Small Freelancers vs. Big Firms You need to decide if you want to work with a large web design firm or a small freelance web company (or even single web developer). There is more security for the client when working with a larger firm. The skills they offer vary widely because their staff is so large, and they often have a very large portfolio. The caveat, though, is that large web companies often charge more money. The overhead costs for such companies is larger, so they will charge more. Additionally, larger web companies often come with more beauracracy. With so many developers, often communication is just not what it should be, leading to inconsistencies in the project due to miscommunication. Also, sometimes you will find that these companies pay a little too much attention to process rather than simply getting the job done. Freelance web developers offer better value for the money, and because they are a single person, the communication flow between them and the client is usually much better (one-on-one). If there is a staff, usually the size is small, meaning communication will still be more tight-knit. This will lead to more consistent coding and coordination. Also, you know who is responsible for your project and there is more accountability. In larger firms, nobody is responsible in some cases. (or so they say). The downside of freelancing is that their skill set is their skill set, and if you need something that they don't know how to do, they must research it. Also, freelancers are limited by their size. If they already have a high workload, then their throughout is limited and it may force you to wait. So, depending on the size of your project, a large firm might guarantee the job gets done quickly. Rates and Guidelines Check out the rates of the web developer. Often, you will not find the rates directly posted on their website. This is usually because they like to do things by estimate, so simply contact them, give them a few specs, and go back and forth until you get a ballpark figure. When getting an estimate, make sure it
  • 6. is detailed and exact. Ask any questions that you have. If you think the price is too high, ask them about it. Don't be afraid to counter-offer. They can always refuse. Check out the web developer's contract. Make sure the client is protected. PAy attention to guarantees of response time. You want to make sure your web developer is available for you. Also, look for their policy on project changes. Obviously, you cannot alter the specs of your project once an estimate is agreed upon without expecting additional fees. Ask them about this. Also, inspect the contract for warranty of work. Who will they handle bugs in the work they have done? Talk With Them Any web developer you consider should have a method of being reached by phone. Call them and gauge their personality. Make sure they are good people who you can talk with and bounce ideas off of. See if they treat you right or act like they barely have time for you. Good communication is very important to a successful project, and if you can't properly communicate to your developer, you should not hire him/her. Evaluate Evaluate your potential developers using the advice above and you will be more likely to have successfully completed project with minimal frustration. Hiring a web designer to come up with the custom solution that you need can set you back a few thousand bucks. But you can do the whole thing yourself and make it drag and drop simple for mere pennies with a tool like Breezy Websites. See http://breezywebsites.com for details! Website template : End of Part III