web site design and development

Our web site design and development goals

Whether you're a small business just starting out in the online arena or your current web site needs improvement, Rahvalor Interactive can build you a site that is:

• Valuable to your business
• Organized
• Informative
• Search engine friendly
• Easy to use
• Part of your overall marketing and branding strategy

You might notice that "aesthetic" is absent from our list of web site development goals. The reason is simple: ask ten people what a good web site looks like and you'll get eleven answers. In order to create an effective online presence for your business, you need more than just a web site: you need an image.

Don't let competitors outshine you! Contact us to find out how we can design a web site that works for your business.

The difference between web site design and redesign

Fundamentally, web site design and redesign encompass the same goals and development process. We simply refer to redesign as the re-thinking of a site that already exists. Hopefully your business is evolving, and your site should evolve with it. Redesign comes into play when your site needs a facelift, either aesthetically or functionally. Maybe you want your site to be easier to use, look more modern or offer a service feature to your customers or employees. Whatever the reason, redesign takes your site one step further.

The myth of the $300 site

Your nephew in college can do it. Your IT guy can do it. Someone who sent you an e-mail last week offered to do it. We wouldn't dream of doing it.

If someone offers a mouth-watering price tag for web site design or development: run. The truth is that a $300 site is going to look like a $300 site. Our goal is not to slap up an online brochure with a flashing banner or two, but to market your business online. It's important to plan, set goals and explore the ways a web site can work for you; in essence follow good web site development practices to ensure that your site is an integral part of your business. If you want a $300 web site then stop reading! Go directly to your nephew. Maybe a couple of pages and a banner are all you need. But if you're looking for an opportunity to market and grow your business, large or small, we can help.

The Bottom Line: just how much more than $300 is custom web site design and development?

Every web project we undertake is 100% custom. We do not have per-page rates because that limits the effectiveness of your site. If you're paying per page, you might cram as much information onto as few pages as possible without regard for how well that works for your business or customers.

We work with you to discuss goals, options and budget and to determine expectations and costs. Your marketing goals will determine the depth and complexity of your site, which in turn will determine the cost.

Ready to explore opportunities for online marketing with a web site design or redesign? Contact us for project consulting, planning and development.

For new customers or existing customers with a new project, take advantage of a free initial consultation and no-obligation project planning to help define your web design and development needs.