Saturday, 31 July 2010

Reasons to choose us

We aren't wannabe's
One of the most important factors about working with us is that we are not wannabe developers who do a little bit of design, or wannabe designers who do a little bit of development. We are one of the few smaller web companies who can truly cover both areas and produce outstanding quality.

Recent Client Testimonials

Surrey Architects

"We are absolutely delighted with the results and the whole process from inception to completion. We had one point of contact throughout and everything was explained clearly and concisely in a friendly and highly approachable manner. We recommend Near Perfect for anyone looking for a professional and creative solution to their web sites. Excellent job and service."

Laith Anayi – Surrey Architects
Web site redesigning can be as simple or as difficult as you make it. Here, we look at some methods to ease the redesigning process.
Pick A Reputable Web site Design Company
In order to get the best results, choose a reputable, well thought of company. This is important, not just from a design aspect, but to ensure that they can meet your needs. They should be concerned with what you're looking for, rather than how they feel. This is crtical to your success.
Develop a Good Style
One of most important considerations is the overall appearance of your Web site. Regardless of what you choose to do, an overall style is very important. It can determine several different things, such as the font(s) you decide to use and the graphics to include.
Think About Content
Content is key. Make sure that the information is legitimate, believable, easy to read and understand.
Make It Keyword Rich
Good SEO is also important, not only in design, but execution. Make sure you research your keywords.
Compare Web Sites in Search Engines
As previously mentioned, good SEO is important. If you don't know what keywords to use, make use of keyword search tools like Wordtracker. Once you have those keywords, compare them with Web sites that contain keywords that place well using natural search.
Keep Your Site Current
Keep your content current. To do so, one strategy is to check out the content on other Web sites. This will help keep you on track. Of great importance is checking out the trends, to see if anything new has been developed.
Easy to Navigate
Make sure your site is easy to navigate. Nothing is more frustrating than navigating a site where it's easy to get lost. This will negatively impact your profitability since potential customers are unlikely to stick around if it's too difficult to find what they want. Simple and direct navigation is key.
Make Sure It's Eye-Catching
One of the most important things that any Web site needs to do is grab attention. If yours doesn't, a site redesign may be in order. Carefully consider your message, then work on finding/creating a layout which matches that, yet is appealing to the viewer.
Develop Credibility
There are several ways to develop credibility. One method is to give as much information about your business as possible. Another option is to consider adding a discussion forum where all of your customers can recommend your services and share the experiences which they have had with your services.
Web site redesigning can be as simple or as difficult as you make it. Here, we look at some methods to ease the redesigning process.

Pick A Reputable Web site Design Company
In order to get the best results, choose a reputable, well thought of company. This is important, not just from a design aspect, but to ensure that they can meet your needs. They should be concerned with what you're looking for, rather than how they feel. This is crtical to your success.

Develop a Good Style
One of most important considerations is the overall appearance of your Web site. Regardless of what you choose to do, an overall style is very important. It can determine several different things, such as the font(s) you decide to use and the graphics to include.

Think About Content
Content is key. Make sure that the information is legitimate, believable, easy to read and understand.

Make It Keyword Rich
Good SEO is also important, not only in design, but execution. Make sure you research your keywords.

Compare Web Sites in Search Engines
As previously mentioned, good SEO is important. If you don't know what keywords to use, make use of keyword search tools like Wordtracker. Once you have those keywords, compare them with Web sites that contain keywords that place well using natural search.

Keep Your Site Current
Keep your content current. To do so, one strategy is to check out the content on other Websites. This will help keep you on track. Of great importance is checking out the trends, to see if anything new has been developed.

Easy to Navigate
Make sure your site is easy to navigate. Nothing is more frustrating than navigating a site where it's easy to get lost. This will negatively impact your profitability since potential customers are unlikely to stick around if it's too difficult to find what they want. Simple and direct navigation is key.

Make Sure It's Eye-Catching
One of the most important things that any Website needs to do is grab attention. If yours doesn't, a site redesign may be in order. Carefully consider your message, then work on finding/creating a layout which matches that, yet is appealing to the viewer.

Develop Credibility
There are several ways to develop credibility. One method is to give as much information about your business as possible. Another option is to consider adding a discussion forum where all of your customers can recommend your services and share the experiences which they have had with your services.
 
1. Credentials
Does the agency have professional qualifications in Web Design, Digital Media and the Internet? Are they certified in any particular area of Web Design and Digital Media? If they have taken the time to gain the qualifications, then you know they are serious about their business.
2. Experience
How long has the person or agency been designing websites or digital media? If it is only a short time then they may not be familiar with all the technologies available and how to provide your company with much needed ROI.
3. Vision

We always ask customers to create a basic plan of the type of website they want or search the web for inspiration, so we both gain ideas and understand what type of site you are looking for. Sketch your ideas out on paper, so that when you contact your designer, you already have a good idea of what you have in mind.

Decide what kind of Web Site it should be for example will it be an informational website, a website that will continue to expand as you develop your business, or an e-commerce web site with a number of products for which you accept online payments?

4. Technology
If need the latest web technologies on your site, such as flash, After Effects, Streaming large media etc, make sure your designer is familiar with them and how this may affect your site. They are often expensive to implement and may not be needed for you to set up your business on the Web.
5. Contact
When you contact your designer by phone or email, see how long it takes for them to get back to you. If it takes a long time, then this may be an insight of what type of relationship you will have with them. Are they helpful, professional, polite and friendly? I find this always makes it easier to do business and creates less stress on yourself, since you will want it to be a strong and stable working relationship.
6. Free Consultation
Once you have a plan of what you want on your web site (or even if you dont know where to begin), contact your designer for a free consultation before you set up any contract. Most web designers will give you a free consultation if they want your business. This will help you clarify what is expected in the design process. Near Perfect Media go one step further and also provide a free design mock of what your site could look like.
7. Contract
Make sure you have a contract drawn up before you make any payments. It should state clearly what is included in the contract e.g. how many pages, links, graphics? Does it include marketing and maintenance of your web site? If not, then ask what does it cost for the extras. This can include domain name registration, scanning and optimisation of graphics and hosting.
8. Pricing and Payment
Surf around the Web to compare prices, so you have a ballpark figure of what to expect for your site design. You can expect to pay half of the full price up front. If they are professional, they will accept credit cards for online payments. Do the prices include submitting your site to the main search engines? (SEO)
9. Testing
Your designer should test your site before its completed. Is it compatible in all browsers such as Internet Explorer, Firefox and Safari and can it be viewed at all resolutions. Without extensive testing, your site may not look good to a large number of your customers.
10. Ongoing Support
Support means that you know you can contact them to get a fast and courteous answer to any question or concerns you may have. Can the designer grow with your website? You may want to make additions or changes to your site in the future especially if your business is expanding. Does your designer have other ideas for driving traffic to your site (since this is the lifeblood of a successful web site)?

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