Database Driven Professional Website Design

If you are looking for a Database Driven Website Design, and you know your requirements, Let us know of them. We could probably be your cheapest bidder and could meet your time constraints efficiently. Most database Driven websites are expensive as they are hard to program and is time consuming. With Design2host, We could give you the Time frame we could complete your website in and also create your database driven website to be Search engine friendly.

All our Database Driven websites are designed and programmed in PHP. The database is Mysql, Unless specified otherwise. This enables your website to include limitless records, access information faster and also cut down on your hosting charges. Linux Servers are Much more Cost effective than the windows Conterpart and more over, You have loads of Free applications which you could add up to your linux Platform Fast. this could be your wordpress Blog or even an Entire Forum. There seems to be no additional Fee for hosting these applications and its an add on to your Website. This increases interactivity to your website and also makes your website much more Professional.

Example:
Take a look at moshotel.com. This site has over 100,000 hotels listed and there is also a complete Comments section which adds up to the number of records. There is a control panel for Adding more hotels, deleting hotels and also to manage a few other nitty Gritties. The entire website was created in 4 Days and was hosted. the design Fortunately was much simpler and the focus was more on the Search engine optimization. The site Ranks well for a lot of Keywords on google and is driving a traffic of 300+ visitors on any single day.

5 Traits of a Bad Web Designer / Web Design Company

If you are looking for a web designer who knows his job, read ahead. Web designers who are new to the industry and are freelancers have had poor reputation due to various factors. This includes, Timelines, Poor communication, Lack of knowledge in specific intricate areas and also at times, over promising. some of these traits actually put the web designer to bad terms even if he manages to deliver acceptable service. Here I have put in a few of the mistakes which i have done in the past and my employees have taken to it.

#1: Lack Of Communication
This is one of the biggest losers in the website industry. Its important that someone communicates to your clients in regular basis. You just cannot Promise that a product will be delivered in 10 days and not communicate to the client for the entire 10 Days. Communication with your client is essential during the progress. Everyday, an email to the client should explain where the website has progressed. This gives the client a feeling of work. They know something is being worked on and they dont panic. more over, this is a time saver. If the website is delivered in 10 days and the client does not like the work, in terms of design or functionality, You have to get it redone entirely. On the other hand, with proper communication, you save time and a load of effort.

If you find that your website designer has not called you after the initial appointment within At least 2 days, You have a problem. Be sure that you mention that you require regular DAILY updates on progress.

#2 Meeting Deadlines
This is a Hard one and involves both You and the Designer. Its sometimes very hard to judge the time frame for a particular project. IT may look really small with 4-5 pages but would end up with 40-50 sub pages and a series of programming , authentication, Server side inclusions and a lot more. The actual time frame of 5 days is clearly not possible. In case of a problem, its most likely that your designer is aware of it at least before 3 days for a 5 day project. It is essential that he lets you know that there is going to be a problem and he requires a more time. If this is acceptable , move ahead.

The problem of time line could arise from poor communication as well as Lack of management. If the Client is not aware of his requirements and is not well versed with the technology, Be assured that the time frame may look absolutely too much for a 5 page design with a BIT of programming which alone may take 5 Days. Communicate your requirements clearly so you know you have made it clear, right from the first meeting.

#3 : The nodder
If your Web designer comes up for the Initial interview and nods his way out without making any notes, You are getting a goner for the job. Get him to note down points and every specifications from Color to Websites you like to the style and content and everything you think is important. If he is not doing it by himself, Well you have a newbie in front of you and you are wasting time.

#4 : Personal Portfolio
Look at your designers Portfolio carefully, and also make sure that you take a look at the design companies portfolio if the individual represents an organization. Check their website and see what they have achieved in the past. If you find some notable projects, Check if they have made a contribution worth putting it up on their portfolio. Ask them questions and you will know where you are heading. If you find the person unable to answer questions, check out on another project. Ask them if you can call for a testimonial.

#5 : Knowledge and Skills
Before you look out for a web designer, Know your requirements and write them down. Do a research on it for a few hours. Find out what it costs from a friend or even online. Also essentially find out how you are going to make a profit out of your site. When your web developer arrives, keep your questions ready and also have a load of technical ones for him to answer where you do not know. Most web designers do not know how to promote a website. The promotion is done by another set of team or search engine optmizers. Ask them how they would help promote your website and make sure that your website meets standards and they are aware of it.

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