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Design and web development services: Redesign and redevelopment

In the first years of the commercialization of the Internet, every design decision was a brand new consideration. We designers weren't sophisticated in the ways of the web yet and many clients accepted whatever was handed to them. Unfortunately, many of those early websites were terrible.

To be perfectly fair, even many of our original websites were terrible. It was a new field and the standards were being discovered by trial and error.

Coming back to try again

Fully half of our clients are now coming to us for their second or even third website.

You might be wondering how long you'll be stuck with your original, marginally productive website. That website was a major investment at the time and you don't want to abandon it completely. Well, it might be possible to use what you have to get you where you want to be.

We know the value of refreshing the concept behind an outdated site, but also respects the hard work that's come before us. The best approach for a rebuild is often to evolve the site. This means embracing the best of the old and incorporating it in the new. Not only does this reduce capital expenses, it provides a continuity of experience for your customers. This is vital for their confidence in your business.

Of course this doesn't always apply. Some might notice the recent overhaul of our own website. Mutatis mutandis: dira necessitas!

Keeping It Affordable

Wondering how to get the most out of your budget? The answer might be in doing some of the work yourself. The more design and writing you can do in advance of involving a website designer, the less they will have to do. Do you already have a logo? Corporate colors? Have you already written the descriptions you'll want to see on the website? More generally, have you got a good idea of how you want your site to look and function? Go browse your competitors' websites for examples of what you like and don't like. All this will help us give you the most for your money.

We'll listen to your vision. The more we understand your thoughts, the more we can satisfy your needs.
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