What is a CMS?
A CMS is a web site that allows non-technical persons to add and edit content easily. All the content is stored in a database and presented on request through a series of templates. This ensures that your site maintains standards of text size/font, layout and colouring keeping things professional and polished. Levels of access can easily be assigned giving contributors the ability to modify one, several or all site sections. Several CMS 'engines' are open-source greatly reducing setup costs although these require professional configuration.
How much does a web site cost?
How long is a piece of string? Sometimes an off the shelf web site built on an open-source CMS is perfect for a clients needs yet on other occasions desired features might require some custom coding that adds to the cost. The best way forward is for you to get in contact to discuss what your looking for and we can advise. There is no obligation and we don't employ salesmen who are then going to annoy you constantly to spend on what you don't need. Although a modern business requires a minimum web presence we understand that money matters and we will only recommend what you need and that is something you can measure tangible benefit from!
Can I sell online?
Yes! but on the web your up against everyone else. Your product or service must be unique, competitively priced and well presented. Giving visitors to your site confidence to buy also involves good clean jargon free text and a smooth trouble free experience in submitting credit card or payment information. If you can't get that bit right confidence in your ability to deliver is seriously undermined and there's usually plenty other places to go. Responding to sales enquiries speedily is essential to capture business as there is little patience in your average online browser. With features such as sms messaging you can be alerted immediately 24/7 on a web site enquiry being submitted.
Choosing the best option
We will shortly be adding further information below giving more detail on the options available. In the meantime if you are interested in a solution use our Contact Form to get in touch and we can advise on what is best for your needs.
