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DIY vs Paid Professional Website Design

There are huge companies out there that tell you how easy it is to build your own website – we used to say the same thing. Then we discovered that it’s just not that easy. A website, no matter how beautiful, is only as good as it’s results. But we have clients that have created websites for themselves using our do it yourself website building tools and are very happy with the results. 

The easiest way to create a website for your business. Create your site at Weebly.com!

If you:

  • Have more time than money

  • Great computer skills

  • An interest in learning the ins and outs of web design and web marketing

  • Good photo editing skills and software (or the ability… Continue reading

The Cold, Hard Truth About Owning a Website

When I first started “building websites,” I thought it was just a matter of translating a company’s existing marketing materials to a format that would work on the “web.” Over the years I’ve discovered there is a lot more to it. I’ve also learned that most web designers/developers won’t bother to tell you these basic things because it might make you think twice about buying our services:

  • A beautiful website without written, keyword rich content is a waste of money.
  • A website with great content that is hard to navigate is a waste of money.
  • A $30,000 website is not… Continue reading

What Do We Mean By “Website Development: and “Consulting”?

 

At SiteBuilder Now we feel that a website is a five piece puzzle waiting to be solved and the pieces are:

Coburn Enterprises explains website development as a puzzle
  • Planning
  • Preparation
  • Implementation
  • Promotion
  • Maintenance

Before you hire us to develop your website we ask you to hire us as your consultant so that we can make sure you understand and are prepared for each piece of the puzzle. If, after meeting with us as your consultant, you decide to hire us as your web developer we will credit your consulting fees toward the proposed website development plan. We take this approach because planning is the most important part… Continue reading

Should I Have an Online Store?

As a consultant I have discouraged more than one client from investing their time and money to open an online store. The Internet is a powerful marketing tool but opening an online store is a lot of WORK and costs money too!

 

When my clients ask me if they should invest in e-commerce I ask them these basic questions:

  • Do you have a product to sell that is unique or hard to find?
  • Have you looked to see how many of your competitors are offering the same product at a discount?
  • Do you have the time and/or staff to… Continue reading