Sweaty palms & websites
So you think you need a website? Maybe you don't have one, or you have one which needs a little shaping… It's all good here, and we got you.
Before you delve in, let's discuss a few things you may need to consider.
It will need to suit you!
It will need to represent your brand/company or you in the best way.
It will need function & do what you need it to do.
⚠️ For instance: A gorgeous image based site is perfect for a photographer/baker, but not so great for a plumber, or info based site for a local council with info that needs to be accessible and easy to use.
What do you want it to do for you?
Generate leads?
Showcase products?
Provide products or information?
Content: this is copy or wording if you like: images, and all the good stuff.
Web Journey.
How do they navigate the site? Consider the user journey – how will visitors navigate your website to find the information they seek?
RESEARCH! Go on! Snoop around! 🤥
What are a few of your competitors doing? what do they do badly in your opinion, or what are they getting right?
Ok, so your creativity may be working now, so let’s think about this stuff....
Who are your customers/target audience? 🎯
Think about their age, their lifestyle, are they ‘Lidl’ or ‘Waitrose’, do they have a family? What their favourite Walkers crisps flavour is.... Whatever gives you a picture of who your customer is, consider it all.
What makes your company unique? How will your website communicate your brand values?
Choose a Domain Name and Hosting Provider:
(If you’re still reading but you've already got a bit sweaty palmed at this point: here at Graphics Hub we can help with all the technicalities of building a new site, all you need do is ask, we're in this together)
Your domain name (website address) should be memorable, easy to type, and reflect your brand.
Web hosting providers should be able to provide these basics for you:
SSL certified hosting (the little padlock that shows a device the site is secure 🔒)
Quick load times
Reliability
……. One last thing before we say goodbye.
Set a Budget. Here at Graphics Hub websites start from £750. We build using Squarespace, Wordpress, and Shopify
Optional extras that may arise could be:
Extra photography requirements
Branding or logo design/re-fresh
Copy writing and content creation for brand new ventures
Bolt on's such as:
Scheduling tools
Online shop capabilities: if you'd like to sell digital downloadable items or actual physical products
Social media management or advertising
Want to know more? Contact us at Graphics Hub, we’re friendly, humble, real humans and we’re ready to hear your story.
