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Elemental Considerations:

  • Accessibility, aesthetics, functionality.
  • Overall "look-good-feel-good" navigation and graphic design.
  • Clear presentation of the purpose of the site.
  • Person, subject, products or services prominently highlighted.
  • Pages kept uncluttered by backgrounds, banners and logos.

 

Web Design Elements

Functionality of the site is governed by the focus or the intention of the site.

Selling products on line requires a display of the products, a means for people to choose which ones they want and a way to securely make payments for them.

Advertising a product or service is a simpler procedure in that the site is basically an information site. Here the intention is to have people seek out the service or find ways to interact with it on-line.

An on-line brochure is the ideal way to reach people if you are in the service industry. People can easily find out who you are, what you do, where you are located.

Networking information is the focus if you want to have many people connected to the same body of knowledge. Shared knowledge base and contact information are paramount in this model.

Conference information can be made available to a wide audience. Lecture and workshop descriptions, extensive presenters information, pre-conference chats and message boards generate and enhance participation in the conference.

Community gathering on line has been a happening for many years. Hawklight can set you up with a newsletter, newsgroup, chat, instant messaging, and message boards.

Personal home pages are an ideal way for individuals to provide others with a reflection of themselves. From eResumes to family oriented sites, you may have something that you want shown or said on the web. Hawklight can work with you to develop a format that is easy and simple for you to maintain and to add to.

 

Web Site Maintenance

Once the web pages are up and running you will likely need someone to maintain (i.e. update or add information to) the web site. Depending on the volume and frequency of these changes, Hawklight may provide the service or, alternatively, train someone of your choice to do so.

I am available to train people in web page maintenance. This can involve email, ICQ, and telephone support, as well as in house visits provided you are located in the Toronto area. Fee $40.00/per hour.

On Site Sales, administration and distribution
Hawklight will not handle the actual sales transactions of the site. You will need someone in house to keep records and handle distribution.

 

Web Hosting Elements

Web hosting space
Hawklight can provide space or help you decide on the most cost effective solution by outlining various possibilities.

Domain name registration
Hawklight can guide you through the process of registering a web address such as www.yourname.com and choosing between a forwarding service or a direct mapping to the server.