I take special care to ensure that my websites have a clean, user-friendly design and perform well from a technical standpoint. I custom code all my websites and don’t rely on 'WYSIWYG' software or pre-made templates. In addition, I will ensure that your website is compatible with all the major browsers (Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc) and is optimized for search engines, giving you the best chance possible of being indexed.

You will probably have a general idea of what your requirements are, but the chances are your website will fall loosely into one of the following categories:

• Basic/Small Business Websites
  
• E-Commerce Solutions
  
• Interactive Websites

This solution is ideal if you are a small business, such as a Bed & Breakfast establishment or restaurant, and just want a basic web presence to let potential customers know what you're all about. Your Small Business website may feature images of your business premises, a map so potential customers can find you, and a contact form so they can get in touch.

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E-Commerce Websites

If you wish to sell products via your website then I can set you up with a secure and reliable e-commerce solution. Your e-commerce website will feature a searchable database of products, a virtual 'Shopping Cart' for your users and a secure Checkout system.

I can provide you with advice on choosing a third party to process your users' debit card payments. In the past I have become familiar with PayPal and Barclays ePDQ systems, either of which can be integrated seamlessly with your website's Checkout process. Your users will then be able to conveniently submit their payment details directly via your website, and you can be confident that their information will be securely handled by a reputable third party.

If you wish to update your product database regularly but don't have any technical expertise then I can also provide you with a simple-to-use Content Management interface. After a brief tutorial, you should then be confident enough to log in at any time and add new products into your catalogue. Or if you prefer, I can undertake such updates myself on your behalf (please see details of my Website Maintenance services).

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Interactive Websites

Interactive websites can encourage users to actively engage with the content via applications such as discussion forums, voting systems, surveys, and more. Adding interactive components to a website can make it more interesting, thus increasing it's user-appeal and resulting in frequent return visits. For websites that want to grow and expand (such as community websites), interactive content is essential.

I have a vast amount of experience in the development of interactive web content and can custom code bespoke interactive web applications to your precise requirements (using PHP, Flash, etc). I can also provide you with a complete Content Management System, so you can have the option of performing updates on your own website anytime you like via a simple-to-use interface.

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