Web Site Design & Web Designers Directory: The Beginner's Guide

First Web site Design :

Web design is the process of planning, and execution of electronic media content delivery on the Internet in the form of specialised languages (such as HTML) suitable for interpretation and display by a web browser or other web-based graphical user interfaces (GUIs).

• web design relates to web pages and
• web development for the overall logistics of web site promotion.

A web site is a collection of web pages about a particular topic or subject.  A web site might be compared to a book, where each page of the book is a web page. A web site typically consists of

• text and
• images or graphics.

Each web page within a web site is an HTML file which has its own URL.

Web pages are typically linked together using a navigation menu composed of hyperlinks.

First Web Site Design .com aims  to  serve as guidance for those taking their first steps into the exciting medium of the World Wide Web.  

Web Design Firm or DIY Web Design?

• It is a matter of personal choice whether to forgo the wonderful graphics of a professional graphic web designer or the pleasure of producing your own Web site. You can design your own web site for free.
• Small E-commerce Web sites are best produced using templates. We recommend EKM powershop http://www.ekmpowershop.com/
• Large E-commerce Web sites are probably best left for a professional Web site design company whereas you might well enjoy undertaking web design of a personal and pure information Web site.
• Web page design is a modern art form and, with the assistance of web design software, graphics and templates, a high quality web page design can be produced by the majority.
• The Internet is the greatest source of information as well as being the world's largest marketplace and it is waiting to be tapped. What are you waiting for? 
• A basic Web presence can be produced by small Web design companies for a relatively small cost ($150-300 / £ 75-150).

Advantages of DIY Web Design

Affordable Custom Web Site Design: Although affordable custom web site design is now relatively inexpensive it provides little more than a we presence. Invariably, you will want to add items to pages and new pages. Furthermore promoting your site by search engine optimization is an ongoing task. There advantages in being able to do this for yourself:

• Cheaper
• No delays - you can set it up immediately

Reasons for a web presence.

There are many reasons for having a "web presence" and you need to consider your own purpose for moving into this medium. Whether you choose to develop your Web site with the assistance of a professional Web site designer who can provide you with a bespoke, customized web design, or to undertake all or part of the project yourself, First Web site Design is here to explain the terminology and offer you guidance. 

Web Site development.

Keywords: As your Web site develops, you will need to provide a list of keywords which will be the focus of your web pages.

Keyword Reserach: The importance of keyword research cannot be overstated.

Content: Good content for your visitors as well as the search engines is essential but you will also need to consider techniques, known as search engine optimization, to enhance your Web site for high search engine rankings.

When designing a Web site, it is crucial that the site should be attractive, fast-loading, user friendly, focuses on your content and has a high stickability.

Making Money Online

• The internet provides an incredible opportunity to earn money. Where else can you create something that has the potential to reach the entire world? 
• Billions of dollars of sales are made over the internet.
• Overheads are minimal.
• No property to purchase.
• An individual has the same opportunities as the multi-billion dollar companies.
• To begin, you need a well constructed website.
• Once your website is under way, you will need to promote it and one of the important aspects for this is search engine optimization.

Software:

I recommend Frontpage as an excellent web authoring program suitable for the novice and even those with some experience.

For graphics I recommend Paintshop Pro and for

Flowcharts - Visio.

Search engine optimization and Web design and "First Web Site Design" have become a clinician's hobby. I wish all visitors to this site a hearty welcome and every success.

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