In an article I just read, it is subjective.
Please, take a moment and read the same article, I would never hide anything from anyone:
Click here.
I know from experience after being in the web design business for over 10 years, that this pricing structure is really based on Web Firms, and mostly in the corporate industry - not really the one person operations as well as the smaller companies.
The pricing is always dependent on what the customer can or will pay, and there is no article that can change that, or alter its course.
I am not saying I do not agree with the article on a general scale, but there always has to be exceptions. I know that my company has built sites over the years that range from the small $500 site to well over $5000 - and it was always about the customer.
We as designers are providing a service. Just like the guy that sells you your lottery ticket, a service. And we have to price that service accordingly because of the market. Of course this is based on lots of criteria, some of which have to do with style, education, proof of performance as well as many other factors.
Bottom line is this, and of course these are just my opinions as clearly stated on this blog, Cost + Time = Total Bill, and if the client wants to pay for a service that they can not do themselves then it is up to a professional designer charge accordingly for the knowledge that they possess - just like a lawyer, doctor or your mechanic - its just the way it is, and always has been in every profession, and always will be as far as I can see.
Do yourself a favor, and do not skimp on something like your image in the internet.
It could be devastating for your business, and for a small investment you could easily repay your business with the amount of clients you will receive but also retain, its just smart business.
Showing posts with label Web design. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Web design. Show all posts
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Straightfocus.com Re-Launched!
Well, it happened, we decided to re-launch our web site. We are officially open for business now after a well deserved break!
Please, take a moment and check it out. Let us know your thoughts or suggestions.
You should know the address Straightfocus.com
Our goal is to help you and your business with the highest level of design for your corporate image. The value speaks for itself when you see the results.
Business is not easy, but can be worthwhile with the right partners. We expect to be that partner to help your business on the World Wide Web as well as your corporate identity and branding.
Thanks for reading today!
StraightFocus Design
Please, take a moment and check it out. Let us know your thoughts or suggestions.
You should know the address Straightfocus.com
Our goal is to help you and your business with the highest level of design for your corporate image. The value speaks for itself when you see the results.
Business is not easy, but can be worthwhile with the right partners. We expect to be that partner to help your business on the World Wide Web as well as your corporate identity and branding.
Thanks for reading today!
StraightFocus Design
Monday, April 16, 2007
What about this domain name .......
For quite some time now people have been asking, "Hey, what do you think of this domain name"?
Whether it is for a business or a personal site, or even if it is for an investment, people are always asking the same question. Well, what does your domain name say about you?
Basically, your domain name should explain your company, or your personality I guess. I dont think you would want to own a car dealership and have a goofy name with a .org extension (goofyname.org) that would not be the way to proceed. What you might want is something with your name in it. If it was me, I might want Adamscleancars.com, or you might want your company name in the domain.
Whatever you choose, you can only hope that it available. And if it is not, the first thing you should do is find out why. Is there a site up already, and if so is there any contact information. If not, who owns the domain and are they willing to sell it?
The domain business has really taken off. People are selling domain names without web sites for hundreds of thousands of dollars (for the right name of course) But if you have the name, and then you develop a site that creates worth in todays www, then you can sell for a lot more.
What I have been looking at lately is the quality of the site, versus the quality of domain name that the site is attached to. For instance, if you owned cars.com and then you put up your own personal web page or blog, you would have to be completely crazy. Because if you owned a domain like that, short, sweet and simple, you should really look into developing the site into a well known icon on the web!
So, bottom line is, if you have a great domain name (like the one I have right now, www.gohd.tv) then it would be in your best interest to promote that domain and get as much out of it as you can, unless of course you just want to keep it, like the ones that I have that I do not really want to sell, unless I get the right price of course, (www.ideaoverflow.com, www.straightfocus.com)
Anyway, that is all I have for now, please let me know if you have any questions.
Have a great day!
Whether it is for a business or a personal site, or even if it is for an investment, people are always asking the same question. Well, what does your domain name say about you?
Basically, your domain name should explain your company, or your personality I guess. I dont think you would want to own a car dealership and have a goofy name with a .org extension (goofyname.org) that would not be the way to proceed. What you might want is something with your name in it. If it was me, I might want Adamscleancars.com, or you might want your company name in the domain.
Whatever you choose, you can only hope that it available. And if it is not, the first thing you should do is find out why. Is there a site up already, and if so is there any contact information. If not, who owns the domain and are they willing to sell it?
The domain business has really taken off. People are selling domain names without web sites for hundreds of thousands of dollars (for the right name of course) But if you have the name, and then you develop a site that creates worth in todays www, then you can sell for a lot more.
What I have been looking at lately is the quality of the site, versus the quality of domain name that the site is attached to. For instance, if you owned cars.com and then you put up your own personal web page or blog, you would have to be completely crazy. Because if you owned a domain like that, short, sweet and simple, you should really look into developing the site into a well known icon on the web!
So, bottom line is, if you have a great domain name (like the one I have right now, www.gohd.tv) then it would be in your best interest to promote that domain and get as much out of it as you can, unless of course you just want to keep it, like the ones that I have that I do not really want to sell, unless I get the right price of course, (www.ideaoverflow.com, www.straightfocus.com)
Anyway, that is all I have for now, please let me know if you have any questions.
Have a great day!
Posting in forums for design ideas ......
Not sure if anyone still does this, but it has always been one of my favorite ways to get some feedback for ideas that I come up with. Sometimes the ideas are not so great, and other times they hit you like a brick, and you just "know", if you know what I mean?
For the most part, I have used multiple forums for feedback, because there is a wide variety of users, as well as very different backgrounds, and they all see things a little differently. It is nice when you can go to a forum, post your URL so people can see what you have done, and almost instantly you can get feedback on what your latest design looks like to others.
For me, I have had a positive experience with this, but then again I do come up with some very nice designs - lol.
Also, I have recently taken part in reviewing other people's web sites, in hope that I can show them what a really well designed site looks like. I have even given referrences as well, such as the all important web site (http://webpagesthatsuck.com) which basically tells you in plain english what NOT to do. Also, I have posted a link to a site that has helped me many times (http://htmlgoodies.com) so that when people need to know how to code something specific, at least they will have a place to start.
I feel as though forums that are made for the purpose of learning, specifically the ones that I have been posting on lately (list below) have been an incredible resource. They are always busy with people trying to learn, and help others learn. For all intesive purposes, its like school that you do not have to pay for, and all you need to do is spend some time and ask a few questions.
Here is a couple forums that I have enjoyed recently:
http://forums.digitalpoint.com - Great site, lots of users, I give it a thumbs up!
http://namepros.com - Also a great site with lots of users, this was the first site I joined! I give this site a big thumbs up, incredible community!
Username on all forums that I am a member of is UneekTT
For the most part, I have used multiple forums for feedback, because there is a wide variety of users, as well as very different backgrounds, and they all see things a little differently. It is nice when you can go to a forum, post your URL so people can see what you have done, and almost instantly you can get feedback on what your latest design looks like to others.
For me, I have had a positive experience with this, but then again I do come up with some very nice designs - lol.
Also, I have recently taken part in reviewing other people's web sites, in hope that I can show them what a really well designed site looks like. I have even given referrences as well, such as the all important web site (http://webpagesthatsuck.com) which basically tells you in plain english what NOT to do. Also, I have posted a link to a site that has helped me many times (http://htmlgoodies.com) so that when people need to know how to code something specific, at least they will have a place to start.
I feel as though forums that are made for the purpose of learning, specifically the ones that I have been posting on lately (list below) have been an incredible resource. They are always busy with people trying to learn, and help others learn. For all intesive purposes, its like school that you do not have to pay for, and all you need to do is spend some time and ask a few questions.
Here is a couple forums that I have enjoyed recently:
http://forums.digitalpoint.com - Great site, lots of users, I give it a thumbs up!
http://namepros.com - Also a great site with lots of users, this was the first site I joined! I give this site a big thumbs up, incredible community!
Username on all forums that I am a member of is UneekTT
Sunday, April 15, 2007
Web Design 101 - Basic ideas ......
Well, to start off I would like to say that you should know a little about how to code before you even read on, because if you do not know how to code the back end, the front end will never look right. With that said, if you dont know how to, please visit one of the first sites that ever helped me: http://htmlgoodies.com
The first this I would like to talk about is basic design principles. Color, layout, font, background color versus text color. If you dont even have a clue on how to design, or you just dont have the eye for it and people look at your work and maybe snicker a little, then you need to see this web site: http://webpagesthatsuck.com
Ok - now that we are all done with that, lets talk openly about basic design. If you look at any newspaper or most magazines, they all follow some of the basic rules. There is a main section, with a big headline, and some other headlines as well. That is layout, and this differs from designer to designer. Then you have color. You probably dont want to have a black background with dark blue text, because nobody will be able to read it. So, I like to stick with the basics, whatever the background is, then the text is almost the opposite, pretty simple I think.
If you would like any other web sites that can help you with design principles, then you should get to know my friend "google", because they really know how to help you find things on the internet these days.
Have a great day!
Adam
The first this I would like to talk about is basic design principles. Color, layout, font, background color versus text color. If you dont even have a clue on how to design, or you just dont have the eye for it and people look at your work and maybe snicker a little, then you need to see this web site: http://webpagesthatsuck.com
Ok - now that we are all done with that, lets talk openly about basic design. If you look at any newspaper or most magazines, they all follow some of the basic rules. There is a main section, with a big headline, and some other headlines as well. That is layout, and this differs from designer to designer. Then you have color. You probably dont want to have a black background with dark blue text, because nobody will be able to read it. So, I like to stick with the basics, whatever the background is, then the text is almost the opposite, pretty simple I think.
If you would like any other web sites that can help you with design principles, then you should get to know my friend "google", because they really know how to help you find things on the internet these days.
Have a great day!
Adam
Saturday, April 14, 2007
My first post here!
So this is the first post of many. I want to welcome you to the site as well as explain who I am.
My name is Adam Warden, and I have been in the design business for over 5 years. I enjoy the design industry as well as the company that I own, Straight Focus (http://straightfocus.com) It has given me a way to express my love for the internet and produce high quality solutions for companies that need to get onto the internet.
Currently I am taking on only select projects as I have gone into another end of the business. Its certainly not new as it has been around for quite some time, almost as long as the internet has been around, and I really enjoy seeing what the future brings with new extensions. What I am talking about is what is commonly known as "domaining" or people that do this are called "domainers". Basically it is the purchase/sale/development of domain names, (ie; .com, .net, .org ....) and what people do is the buy them, put up a site, make it popular and then sell it! More later in another post :)
Once again, welcome, and please stop by in the future, I can assure you that I will always bring up fresh content as well as my perspective as well as ideas on how to design for now and the future.
Have a great day!
Adam
My name is Adam Warden, and I have been in the design business for over 5 years. I enjoy the design industry as well as the company that I own, Straight Focus (http://straightfocus.com) It has given me a way to express my love for the internet and produce high quality solutions for companies that need to get onto the internet.
Currently I am taking on only select projects as I have gone into another end of the business. Its certainly not new as it has been around for quite some time, almost as long as the internet has been around, and I really enjoy seeing what the future brings with new extensions. What I am talking about is what is commonly known as "domaining" or people that do this are called "domainers". Basically it is the purchase/sale/development of domain names, (ie; .com, .net, .org ....) and what people do is the buy them, put up a site, make it popular and then sell it! More later in another post :)
Once again, welcome, and please stop by in the future, I can assure you that I will always bring up fresh content as well as my perspective as well as ideas on how to design for now and the future.
Have a great day!
Adam
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