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Africa design. The importance of choosing the right web design company

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Designing a website questions to ask
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Does it touch you? Do you feel an emotion with the design work? Has it got value to your organisation? Is it a company asset?


Don't risk your company to bad design, developing web sites and maintaining them is our sole business.

Our specialist web designers have developed hundreds of web designs, whatever you are looking for from funky design, corporate design, aesthetic design, graphic design, strategic design, arty design, architectural design, e-commerce design, to business design solutions, we have developed them all. If your web-based business solves a specific problem, then your chances of online success are good -- this is not a facetious statement because you'd be surprised to know how many businesses go online with no clear objective whatsoever. But in order to increase those chances, an immensely important step in marketing effectively online is required -- targeting.

EPNET Web Design is a professional Internet strategy and Web design company based in Johannesburg, South Africa. We specialise in best-in-class website design, online marketing, graphic design, search engine placement and web hosting.

Design: When developing a web site there is much more to it than just a cool design. It is a total marketing process from, concept (the look & feel), the corporate image, (keeping it in line with corporate branding), as well as content (relevant and easy to understand). In addition there are many technical factors as to how and what the web site design process will incorporate.

Design: Who is responsible for leading a company web design briefing? We at EPNET believe that the responsibility should rest with the Marketing people. A web site is the same as a TV commercial or leaflet which are the responsibility of marketing.

Design: Writing a web design brief should be developed prior to contacting a design company.
Whilst writing a brief may be a daunting prospect at first, the benefits are numerous. Not only does the brief provide all the information your designers will need to create a really effective solution, it can also provide an objective point of reference for assessing ideas and visuals. A good web design brief can also help focus the efforts of designers into the right areas for your business, to save everyone wasting valuable time and money. A typical Design Brief will be sent to you when you contact us to help with this process.

Here are some of our articles to help you with the design process from briefing a design studio through to costing a web site.

 

Design : Questions to answer before designing your web site

Whether you are creating a new web site design from scratch or remodelling an old one, you need to have a clear vision of what you want in a website. What to look for in a web design company.
Designing a web site read more..
 

Design : How a well designed website succeeds EPNET's information design strategy

EPNET's web strategic design discipline ensures the right design, right visitor experience and the right placement on the search engines.
Web design strategy read more..
 

Design Company design profitable websites

Ingredients for designing a profitable website. The Internet is where it is all happening, business is sought after from around the world, deals are done and the whole world is thriving on the Internet! It truly is the place to be, if you are not on the Internet in 2009 you are missing out as there are tremendous opportunities, and there is much money to be made.
Designing a profitable web site read more..
 
The Information Design approach to web design and development
Aside from people, information is the single most valuable asset for business. At every level, in every department, for every company, information is critical. The better the information, the more successful the company and the people within it can be. Improving products and services, understanding markets, improving internal process and communication—information design is the catalyst that allows people to see the best course and to make substantive change, as well as often being the deliverable itself. Design approach to web development read more..
 
Corporate design and web site usability
In content design Usability is one of the most important considerations for a website, yet it is often overlooked when the focus is placed on other issues, such as a state of the art design or the requirements for effective search engine optimisation. Design usability read more..
 
Corporate Design an Intranet - How intranets change the way we work
Collecting and sharing information was once considered a job best left to librarians. With the advent of the corporate intranet, everyone has a role to play in that game. In a traditional library, it's the books on the shelves that serve as the central attraction. Intranet-browsers are as likely to be interested in what their colleagues know as any library reader might be in seeking out some rare text. Intranet design read more..
 
Budget design web site development
Any business can profit from a web site. Our Affordable web design offer has been designed to help any business get online for a reasonable cost. Budget affordable design read more..
 
How does a web design company explain Customer Service? When you know that everyone says they have the best design service? You can only show what others are saying about you. Here are our recent web design testimonials from a few of our clients' which, we hope, sums up our Service.
Best design service testimonials read more..
 
Development design and database system web development
EPNET is a leader in the field of system design and ASP development, we have pushed and broken the boundaries and limits of ASP.
Design and database development read more..
 
Example Design Portfolio - a selection of the many web sites we have designed
Each web design is unique and takes into account, the client's preference for design, the company background - colours and logo style. The target market that the client is appealing to and the design that is most suitable for the budget available. EPNET design portfolio read more..
 
5 Golden Rules of web page design and layout
Your web site should be easy to read
Your web site should be easy to navigate
Your web site should be easy to find
Your web page layout and design should be consistent throughout the site
Your web site should be quick to download
Golden rules to web projected design read more..
 

Design : What to look for in a web design company.

What kind of clients does the design company have? Do they have an online portfolio that you can view to see examples of their work? The best way to assess a Web site development company’s capabilities is to look at their previous work. This will show you what they’re capable of doing as well as whom they’ve worked with in the past. If the company has a lot of experience in a particular industry, they can bring invaluable information to the relationship.

In addition, how long have they been in business? While the Internet is only a few years old, companies that have been around the better part of a decade have done so because they generally do good work. Make sure that you’re not looking at some fly-by-night company that just popped up in the sponsor listings in Google.

Finally, avoid anyone offering the cheap web design. If your business is interested in a professional Web site (as opposed to something built by your nephew), you have to be prepared to spend several thousand rands. There is a lot of graphic design and advanced programming work involved and it takes time to do this. You’ve got to establish a realistic budget if you want to have any success online.
 
Strategic Web Design and Web development solutions
As a complete strategic design and solutions company we offer customer-oriented web design services and more importantly, deliver them effectively. Whether you are a small business or a large corporate, EPNET can help you achieve an online presence that delivers the very best for you and your clients. If your goal is to provide information, products, e-commerce or online services, we can ensure that the visitors to your site enjoy an informative, user-friendly and interactive experience. We utilize the skills of web designers, experienced specialist programmers, search engine registration specialists and business management experts.
  • Database driven websites and e-commerce design solutions
  • Interactive customer communication design and service applications
  • System design, database driven dynamic pages to keep site content up-to-date
  • Intranet design and development for improved corporate communications and cost savings
  • Online credit card and payment processing design
  • Solutions design and content that meet your needs built on the Microsoft platform