Darlene Watters - website designer.Whether you are just getting started with a new business, or your
website is outdated and could use a fresh new look, I can create
something that will fit your goals and your budget. Once your
website has been created, you will be able to make changes on your own.
Update text, add new photos, create new articles; training is
included and is ongoing. You don't need to learn the entire system at
once.* * Training is for "CMS" (content
management system) only. You must have a solid understanding of how to
navigate the internet, send and receive emails and manage your own
operating system (i.e. Windows or Mac). Training is for one individual
only.
Too often I hear stories of web design projects gone
wrong; a friend or relative designs a website for cheap - or free and
then suddenly becomes unavailable when there is a problem. No matter how
skilled someone may claim to be, if they don't work full time as a
website designer, chances are they won't have time to help when you need
them. This is my full-time job.
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The images on this page are just a few samples of my work.
Websites can be designed to your specifications, or you
can just provide your content (text, photos, logo) and ask me to come up
with a unique and creative idea for you. Each project is different and is priced
according to your wants and needs but you can rest assured that you will
be offered suggestions to keep the cost low.
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Hosting
When I began designing websites I made the rookie mistake of choosing a
cheap host. I erroneously thought I was doing my clients a favour by
setting them up on a low-cost hosting service. Although this error in
judgement did not create a catastrophe for my clients, it caused me a
lot of undue stress, expense and extra work. When I design your
website, I work behind the scenes to prevent problems. Although no
server is error free, you can rest assured that any issues will be dealt
with quickly and professionally. While most hosting services
have you sharing one server with hundreds of transient sites - all
managed by people you don't know, the websites I create are hosted on a
server reserved for my clients alone. This means that resources, RAM
memory, storage space etc., are not being abused. The results are more
reliable hosting for you. And, if there is ever a problem I am just a
phone call away. You are not one in a million faceless customers who
will find themselves trying to navigate through an automated telephone
system when you need help. You get what you pay for as the saying
goes. It costs a little more for hosting space on a dedicated server,
but your website is not at risk by the hundreds of people who may have
access to a server offered by typical hosting companies. To use an
analogy, it's like buying a brand new car and parking it in a
neighbourhood where it could be stripped bare. I offer valet parking for
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Advertising on Wasaga.com
Wasaga.com accepts advertising in the form of Interactive Ads or Banner
Ads.
These reasonably priced ads can help to drive traffic to your website or
put your name on the lips of potential clients. They are effective and affordable.
- Interactive
Ads are full colour, full page and include your logo, up to 10
photos, text, contact info and a link to your location on Google Maps.
You can update your own ad through a web browser.
- Banner Ads can be placed on almost any page** and are available in various sizes.
- Banner Ads and Interactive Ads are sold as yearly subscriptions.
** Limited space available for Banner Ads. More popular pages may be sold out. Order early.
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Multimedia Services
Photography, original music, animations and video can be created for your website. Just ask! Programming Services
Websites today are more interactive than ever. If your project
requires the skills of a programmer, a quote can be provided upon
request.
SEO (Search Engine Optimization)Many of my customers are
concerned about how well their websites are doing in major search
engines like Google or Bing. I have created well over 100 websites since
1997, some of which I still maintain today. All my websites are
designed with search engines in mind. What's the point of having a
website if nobody can find it? The standards for SEO are
constantly changing. You should trust your website to someone who has
the experience to set you in the right direction. If your business is
local and you have purchased a website from me, you will be listed on
Wasaga.com at no extra charge. For the search terms "Wasaga Beach",
wasaga.com has been shown on the first page of Google, Bing and other
major search engines and directories since they were first launched.
Once you are listed on Wasaga.com - it will never be hard to find you.
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