Web Design | JSGood, Writer and Websmith

Do you need a world-class web site?

Today, the most difficult chore in creating a successful web site is finding and
learning how to use the people, products and services that will help achieve your
Internet goals. There are literally hundreds of options in software, hardware, design,
outside vendors, multi-media and e-commerce. There are also some really tough
decisions you'll need to make about your site's goals and your management
expectations.

That's why you need a websmith.

If you're planning a web site, I can help you keep from making costly errors when
purchasing software, hardware or outside services.

If you're already on the web, I can help you inexpensively tweak your web site's
appeal, function and effectiveness.

Don't spend time and money trying to build a web site through trial and error. Use
an experienced design pro and get an edge on your competition.

Like a silversmith or goldsmith, I'll forge your masterpiece. I'll help you...

If you want to have a successful web site, you have to
plan before you create. The all-important planning
stage can make or break the success of your project.

I’ll guide you through the 7 steps of successful web
publishing, helping you avoid common stumbling
blocks and helping you make good decisions that you
can live with down the road.

We’ll work through the daunting process of getting
physically connected to the Internet - selecting the
best option for hosting your web site and implementing
special precautions if you choose to set up your own
web server. If you need an Internet service provider
(ISP), we’ll perform a thorough comparison and
analysis to identify the best one for your specific goals.

Together, we’ll explore the types of basic Internet
design and access software you will need initially and
plan upgrades and additional software you may need
in the future.

If you need them, I’ll help you select reliable,
trustworthy contractors to build your site and speed
you toward going live. I’ll also help you understand the
hidden danger involved in hiring out all your web work.

Once your site is live, you’ll need people to find it. I’ll
help you from day one plan your site to be search
engine friendly. We’ll make sure to avoid page
configuration mistakes that confuse search engines.
And I’ll let you in on two more essential places where
you’ll want to establish a presence.

If your site isn’t fast-loading, easy to navigate, and user-
friendly, your visitors won’t stay long and they definitely
won’t come back.

I’ll help you avoid the 5 biggest navigation mistakes on
the web today and help you structure a user-friendly site
that is consistent and predictable.

I’ll help you take on the unique challenges of standout,
hit-producing web page design. We’ll use 5 tricks to
create a highly readable, traffic-stopping home page.
We’ll use 4 time-honored design principles underlying
every world-class web site. And we’ll use subtle page
elements to control the user’s experience.

If multimedia is consistent with your site’s goals, we’ll
explore the latest technologies to add sizzle to your site.
We also will make certain to avoid multimedia errors
that drive visitors away.

I’ll help you dramatize your pages with typography,
color, and images that convey professionalism and
excitement. I’ll walk you through the do’s and don’ts
involved in making color count. And I’ll walk you through
4 things to seriously consider before adding animation to
your page.

I’ll also oversee usability and stress testing for your site
and make sure your home page passes the “fast
loading” and “1-second credibility” tests.

Let’s put goals, content, and design together to create a
site that delivers results.