February 7th, 2008

Custom Website Design — The Layout

There are some things that every website needs. A content area is critical, displaying your text, videos, products, or other primary information. You need a section for your major links, of course, and if they are not drop-down lists or dynamic menus, you’ll also want a position for the minor links of that section of your site. And don’t forget your text links; the search engines like those. You probably want a banner, or a logo, or maybe both. Some sites will also need a section for advertisements, affiliate links, or shopping cart checkout buttons.

January 16th, 2008

Custom Website Design - The Cost

I would be remiss if I got into a discussion of custom website design without discussing the cost involved. There are always hindrances for any benefit, and before you decide for certain if originality is the path to follow, you should consider the detriments involved. In this case, the costs are mainly money, time, and effort.

In terms of actual monetary cost it should be noted that the cost is not owed to the custom nature of the site. The cost is essentially a prerequisite based on the fact that you are not able to use less expensive templates. If you want an original design, you will need a skilled designer. Presumably, you are reading this article because you are not, yourself, trained in that field. This, then, means hiring a professional.


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