Web development.
Don't just sit there, make your Website do something! After a temporary "thinning out" a couple of years ago, Internet usage is again on the rise - largely because the Web is becoming so much more stimulating. From innovative technologies to enhanced customer service offerings - including streaming video, interactive Flash movies, intuitive Web stores, and content management systems (CMS) - there are boundless opportunities to promote yourself, seduce your customers, and grow your business online. And the best part is: these tools are affordable.
Agua Web Design specializes in CSS design, dynamic Web development (ASP & PHP), database design (MySQL), information architecture, e-commerce, and Flash design. We can use our out of the box thinking to come up with a Web solution that will bring your site up to the next level.
And its more affordable then you might think. Read below for services, then request a price quote.
New Web standards.
CSS design. CSS - short for "cascading style sheets" - completely separates your site's content (information) from its design (visual appearance). Why is this important? The benefits are many: your pages load faster, your site is more accessible and much less expensive to maintain, better search engine optimization, controlled print formatting, and optimal rendering on mobile media. Take advantage of all of these and have Agua Web Design develop a CSS-only layout for your site. We can re-create your current design or fashion a brand new one.
XHTML. Blends aging HTML into the more versatile XML programming language, and can go where no plain HTML page has gone before. Pushing the capabilities of the Web to new extremes, XHTML is compatible with specialized new technologies including mobile devices and Braille readers. XHTML also eliminates most of the browser compatibility issues that you get with HTML, ensuring your site looks and functions the same in all browsers. Let Agua Web Design re-code your site in XHTML. It's easy, quick, and inexpensive!
Ecommerce.
Doing business online is all the rage these days, and it's hard to find a reason not to jump on board. While maintaining an information-only site is better than nothing, why not turn it into a profit center? Maybe all you need is an online catalog where your customers can browse your offerings. Or take it one step further and add a full-scale Web store, complete with a shopping cart and an online payment processing system.
Concerned about the cost? Don't worry - we will customize our ecommerce services based on what you can afford.
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Content management system.
Think about the advantages of being able to update your own Website: you no longer would have to pay a Web designer to make trivial site updates, and no more waiting around to add new products or photos. Everything would be done in real time, by anyone you give permission to, from anywhere in the world. A Content Management System (CMS) cuts maintenance costs, saves valuable time, is convenient (as long as you have an Internet connection), and is totally user-friendly.
Maybe you need an online store where you can add or remove products, let customers create and maintain accounts, or download order information. Maybe you could use something to help you upload photos to your online album or portfolio. Or perhaps you just need to update a calendar or schedule on a regular basis. Whatever your needs are, we can help.
Agua Web Design specializes in building custom Content Management Systems from scratch.. We carefully plan the Information Architecture, engineer the database, and design the user interface - all based on your needs. We can develop read-only systems as well as read-write systems. We will password-protect your data, and can create user access levels that give you complete control over who can see what.
Let's work together to design a system that meets your budget.
Flash development.
I think most people agree - Flash is cool. If done well, it can get people to stick around - no doubt about it. If it is entertaining or interactive enough, people may even forward it to their friends.
Some good reasons to use Flash include:
- Brand promotion. Good Flash sites can attract a lot of attention. Flash can be used as a Marketing tool to attract the right people, making it a great tool to increase brand recognition.
- Status or image. Flash sites are pretty much a requirement with certain tech-y crowds, and are known for their "wow" factor among the general public. Whether you opt for a Flash intro or a full site, it can give off a professional, innovative, polished, or edgy feel to the right audience.
- Video or music integration. Flash is a great way to incorporate digital media such as videos or music tracks.
But be careful in how Flash is used. Before you "Flash" your audience, you'd better to get to know them first!
The truth is, Flash can be expensive to develop. The time and specialization required to do it - and do it well - makes it more costly to develop than standard HTML (or XHTML) Websites. And on top of that, statistics show that Flash-based ecommerce sites don't earn any more revenue than those that don't, so if boosting sales is your only goal you might want to rethink your strategy.
At Agua Web Design, we love to play with Flash - but we also want to help you understand the benefits vs. cost before you open your wallet. Talk to us about your ideas for using Flash, and we will do our best to educate you about the benefits and cost as they pertain to your business or project.
