WEB DESIGN
Delivering “Business-smart” web solutions since 1996
The importance of a well-thought-out, engaging and interactive website is a key business tool. In many cases, it is the first line of contact that your existing clients have with you and the first impression you make on your potential customers. If it’s not up to par, you probably won’t get a return visit – and your audience won’t become engaged.
Professional web design can be surprisingly affordable. The benefits of working with a professional include:
- personal guidance to assist you through the process; advice on technology and trends
- access to the expertise of graphic designers, marketing experts, and programmers
- a search-engine “friendly” site
- long-term support
MerrillInn.com: The Merrill Inn recognizes the impact of the web on their business. Well over 75% of customers contacting The Merrill Inn to book rooms or dinner reservations have researched their purchasing decision on the web.
Peggydewitt.com: Tourists and visitors who come in our door without having visited our website may make spontaneous purchases of my calendar or postcards, but they are usually $20 -$30 purchases. Customers who have researched online before visiting are a higher-end customer, making larger purchases. As they already know what we offer and what they want.
SMALL BIZ STARTER Web Site Package – from $179
Professional design on a small business budget!
A perfect bundle for small businesses – includes design, advertising and maintenance.*
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- a one-page professional template design (additional pages can be added, at $50/page)
- (for local businesses only) a premium listing on the high-traffic Prince Edward County or Bay of Quinte website (a $50 to $75 value)
- basic search engine optimization
- 3 months free web hosting ($29.95 value)
- *up to ½ hour of updates/year included with web hosting ($25 value)
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SMALL BIZ SELF-MANAGED Web Site Package – from $399
For small businesses that need more direct control of their website content – includes design, advertising, training and support. Professional design on a small business budget!
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Includes:
- a 3-page professional template design (you can add more pages after training, or InfoLink can layout additional pages at $50/page)
- setup in a content management system & hands-on training
- (for local businesses only) a premium listing on the high-traffic Prince Edward County or Bay of Quinte website (a $50 to $75 value)
- basic search engine optimization
- setup of Awstats traffic reports, and video tutorial
- email account/s setup
- 3 months free web hosting ($34.75 value)
- up to ½ hour of support/year included with web hosting ($25 value)
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CUSTOM web design – from $799
Highly polished, unique one-of-a-kind designs. Includes design, advertising, training and support.
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Includes:
- custom design, in consultation directly with a graphic designer
- layout/setup of 3-pages (you can add more pages after training, or InfoLink can layout additional pages at $50/page)
- advanced content management system & hands-on training
- basic search engine optimization
- email account/s setup
- setup of Google Analytics, and website traffic analysis & recommendations
- (for local businesses only) a premium listing on the high-traffic Prince Edward County and Bay of Quinte websites (a $125 value)
- up to ½ hour of support/year included with web hosting ($25 value)
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PictonGolf.ca: Their new site has been active for just over a year and has already streamlined communications with members and with the general public. Green fee revenues, dining room revenues and membership retention rates have improved significantly and the club is now planning a second phase of their website that will further enhance member communications.
D.I.Y. FREE Web designs
SiteBuilder tools enable you to build and manage your own website, without technical skills. Save $$ by doing it yourself!
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MOBILE web design – from $299
The modern “marketplace” these days exists wherever and whenever the consumer desires. With the uptake of mobile technology, specifically smart phones and tablets, one of the fastest growing activities people are doing on the mobile web today is search.
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Setup includes:
- customization of your site with your brand, description, and logo.
- population of up to 5 pages including a contact form
- Click-to-Call and Driving Directions (plugins).
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BLOG customization – from $399
Blog software can supplement or replace websites. They are easily self-updated, invite interactivity with your audience, and can contain “widgets” and “plugins” for enhanced functionality.
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Includes:
- a 3-page professional template design (you can add more pages after training, or InfoLink can layout additional pages at $50/page)
- setup of WordPress blog system & hands-on training
- (for local businesses only) a premium listing on the high-traffic Prince Edward County or Bay of Quinte website (a $50 to $75 value)
- basic search engine optimization
- setup of Awstats traffic reports, and video tutorial
- email account/s setup
- 3 months free web hosting ($34.75 value)
- up to ½ hour of support/year included with web hosting ($25 value)
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ADD-ON features and services
Features and functionality can be added to the website packages, including:
- e-commerce, blogs, online payment, email forms, integration of social media into web pages, integration of video or audio into web pages, cool effects, flip-books, animation, slideshows, photo galleries, copywriting, enhanced search engine optimization and marketing services.
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e-Business CONSULTING
Sample topics include:
- Protection of your digital assets
- Readiness for e-commerce
- Readiness for a mobile audience
- Accessibility compliance with provincial Information & Communication standards
- Security
- Options for site self-management