Requirements
For us to be able to give you an accurate quotation, we will need to know about:
- the text — how much there is, how it is organised, and its format (for example, whether it is typed, in digital format, or a printed brochure);
- the images — whether a company logo is to be incorporated into the website, whether any graphics and photographs will be supplied, and whether any will need to be created specifically for the website;
- whether you have a preference for a particular colour scheme or layout;
- whether you wish to be able to update the website yourself;
- and whether you intend to expand the website in the future.
There are two elements of the website that you will need to provide: words and images.
Your Words
We are used to hammering text into shape, so there is no need to worry about supplying text that isn’t perfect English!
Most printed text requires cosmetic changes in order to make it suitable for the web. Paragraphs, for example, usually need to be short to be readable on a computer monitor. Our service includes the optimisation of your text to make it attractive to search engines.
We will gladly make whatever changes are necessary. If you require your text to be reproduced exactly as supplied, please be sure to let us know.
We are able to use text:
- as digital files, or
- on paper.
Your Images
We will optimise the file size of your images to make them suitable for the web, so that they include enough detail while keeping their download times to a minimum.
We are also able to take the photographs for your website: our resident photographer was elected a distinguished member of the Royal Photographic Society. If you need a logo, we can design that for you, too!
If you are thinking of taking any photographs for your website yourself, you’ll find advice on our Photography for Websites page.
We can cope with photographs and other images:
- as digital files,
- as photographic prints, or
- on film, as slides or negatives.
Planning Your Website
Here are some things you may like to do:
- Check out other websites with a similar theme to yours, to see what the competition are up to.
- Assemble any physical and digital documents, such as text, photographs, and brochures, which you would like to be used in your website.
- Check out other web designers too, and ask them a few questions.
If you need advice about planning your website, please feel free to contact us.