Domains

Before you even start a website, you need a domain. This can be .com, .co.uk, .co, .org, etc. I can arrange for you to get free domains with GBBO (.co.uk) or a free .com with a paid hosting package if you don't have one already. I am affiliated to a range of providers so I can advise on where to go for the best deals.

Hosting

When choosing a website host, the most important thing to consider is actually not the cost. The quality of service, especially support, will either make or break your website.

I can advise on hosting for any kind of website and am affiliated with web hosting service providers, some of whom offer specialist services for ecommerce, CMS, or sites with heavy traffic.

Free hosting can be arranged, if required, with reliable providers. See the Hosting page for more information about web hosts./p>

Web Design and development

I can make your website stand out from the crowd with a variety of HTML and CSS techniques, creating stunning effects such as rounded corners with drop-shadows, gradient backgrounds, and fancy fonts.

Want a Javascript slideshow? No problem. I also have a collection of JavaScript and CSS menus to add impact to websites. Eye-catching images with drop-shadows or mouseover effects? Roll your mouse over this one:

Towing boats

It doesn't end there. I can build websites in WordPress or Joomla to make it easy for you to update your content yourself. Or you can get me to add functionality and interactivity to your website with

  • blogs - keep your readers up-to-date with your latest news
  • galleries - display photos and images
  • ecommerce - sell products online
  • forums - chat to your members

And, for creative writers' groups or hobby writers

  • story archives - post stories, poems, or articles for peer review. See the ones I've made here and here.

Content Management Systems

I can design and develop websites using Joomla or WordPress. Plugins and extensions enable them to be used for a variety of purposes including ecommerce, job boards, forums, news sites, portfolios, or directories. They're not just blogs.

Social Media

Would you like me to set up accounts for you on social media websites?

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I can set up and customize landing pages for you on social media websites, adding your company colours and logo, then integrate them and add linked icons to your own website, then set up automation apps that update your status on those websites every time you post in your blog, on Facebook, or on Twitter.


Graphic design

Graphic design services are also available for company logos, stationery, packaging and signage, among other things.

Dynamic Heights Business Card
The design for Mumba's business card was her own idea.

Working closely with the client, my aim is to bring the client's vision to life and project the client's image online using fonts and images chosen by them.

Printing services are available via the companies with which I am affiilated.

Content writing

I can generate content as needed for any kind of website. My experience of the internet and the corporate world and my background in creative writing and office administration has taught me the importance of good writing and presentation skills, particularly for websites intended for businesses.

I never use Lorem Ipsum: I want the websites I build to be ready to go online from the first day of the build, providing information about your company and details of how to contact you.

Proof reading, spell-checking and editing your content is all part of the service - it's important that every aspect of your site is properly presented, after all.

Blogging is a particular speciality and I often write as a guest blogger, where I write tutorials for using WordPress and Joomla.

Providing tutorials and advice on using applications programs is part of the service I offer.

SEO

It's important to consider the page ranking of your website in search results to make it easy to find it online.

 Google Search Results
SEO services make your website easier to find in search results.

The service I provide includes

  • descriptive meta tags
  • keyword-rich content
  • social media accounts customization
  • following your social media accounts
  • blogging about your website
  • links to your site on mine

I can refer you to a specialist for more advanced services such as registering your website with online directories, backlinks, etc.