Are You Being Scammed By Your Web Design Company? By: Martin
Lemieux

This is a growing concern amongst many business owners. Does
your web design company own you? This may be possible if you’ve
allowed them to host your web site for you and also register
your domain name for your company.

Web design companies have a lot of control over their clients. I
refer to this as “False Power”. The sad reality is that most of
their clients don’t even know they are stuck in this potentially
painful predicament. This power is usually exercised when a
client of a web design company finds a better deal on hosting
for their web site and they simply want to switch their hosting
provider, or when the “client” wants to upgrade their web site
for a better rate than their current web development provider is
offering.

Here’s what usually happens to so called “traitor clients”:

- Current web design company sends their client a hefty bill
for switching - The web design company cancels their client’s
account - They may point the domain name to another place - They
sometimes take down the entire website until further notice

You get the point! Too much power is given to the web design
company. I truly believe that it is your right to shop for
better prices and it is your right to own your domain name even
if you didn’t have a hand in registering your domain name.

As the owner of the website, you put your trust into your web
design company to represent your business appropriately and
honestly, only to find out down the road that honesty isn’t in
their vocabulary.

I truly believe there should be a law against web design
companies that can be summarized as such: For any domain name
registered by the web design company on behalf of their client,
the domain name may not be disputed or need to be disputed, the
domain name is automatically owned by the client and is
automatically bound by their web development contract.

With every new venture, there is always going to be loopholes.
From the aforementioned example, what if there is no contract?
If you are reading this and are in the process of searching for
a web design company, please ENSURE that you have a contract
drafted, outlining everything you are entitled to and that you
have sole rights to your domain name.

See what most business owners fail to realize is that their
domain name is as important as registering their business name
itself. I will repeat that… Your domain name is “hot real
estate”, would you want someone else owning your property?

The same applies for your domain name. Don’t get caught with
your pants down while asking, why don’t I own my domain name. It
is as important as owning your own company name. There are
people out there searching for suckers to take their domain name
- don’t be the one who gets caught!

How to avoid this “Power Stricken” disaster: The best solution
is to go out and register your domain name BEFORE you hire a web
design company. This ultimately gives you the power over your
domain name. At any given time, you can go back and log into
your “domain name registrant” in order to switch your web site
to any hosting company you choose.

When searching for an “all around” package for your web design
project, make sure that your hosting is suitable for your needs.
95% of all web design projects don’t need a large hosting
package that costs between $150-$500 a year. The most you should
pay for your hosting in this case is around $100.00 a year, no
more.

You only need a large hosting package if:

- Your web site is 1000+ pages in size - You’re going to buy
traffic in the 1000’s every month - You need over 25 email
accounts setup

Ask questions when shopping for a web design company! Here are a
few questions you should be asking right away before you sign
any contract…

- Do you provide a contract for all your projects? - If you
register my domain name, will it state in my contract that I own
the domain name under all circumstances? - If I am late making
payments, is it your company policy to cancel the account? - Why
are your hosting services so high in price? Why wouldn’t I go
somewhere else for $100 a year? - Does it state within your
contract that I cannot switch to a different hosting company
later on? - Going forward, am I going to be able to hire any web
developer for my website updates, if I am able to negotiate
better prices?

This is another important note: Make sure your web design
company gives you the “FTP (File Transfer Protocol)” access to
your website. The FTP allows you to hire another web design
company to go in and update your website at any time. Without
the FTP information, no one can update your website besides the
original web development company or hosting company that you
hired.

In Conclusion: Be weary of web design companies that don’t
provide contracts for all of their projects. Be careful with
your domain name; make sure that in the end, you own all rights
to your domain name, not someone else.

I hope this article helps you out!

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We live in the century of speed and technology Everything is done with the help of machines these days and all important systems are computerized (banks, public institutions, everything). But computers brake down and they need fixing. This is how another business became necessary: computer repair. Of course, in addition to the hardware industry, the software evolved as well. But, it doesn’t stop here. The Internet gave birth to endless possibilities of development. From web design to online advertising - everything can be done.

Having a successful online business is the job of a lot of people. As web sites are portals to information and they are the focus of every person that uses the Internet, they create the first impression on the available online companies. Their images are the first encounter of the public with the companies on the market. So, someone has to take care of their web design. This is perhaps the most intelligent business of the moment - taking care of other people’s business images. A company that is well known and appreciated in this field in Atlanta is Bosco Systems. Its goals are to satisfy their customers by offering computer services of all types: computer repair, web hosting, web design, SEO, SEM, website marketing and many more.

A lot of people don’t understand what web design is. The World Wide Web didn’t just appear one day. The familiar internet images we now know have a rich history and a lot work has been put in their creation. Hours, even days of concentration and a lot imagination for web design are behind every site. Some websites may not even seem like much, but their making consisted in a lot of effort. There are many things to consider when creating a website: what programs to use, what to write, establishing the targeted public, writing the code, offering a certain web design, putting it up, promoting and advertising it. The clients, who own a business themselves, want the best for their websites. Their image, meaning their web design, is very important and this is the main reason why this Atlanta Web Design company tries to give its best. Web design isn’t just putting some colors on the web page. A web page has to show personality and represent a certain company. A pleasant environment has to be created so the visitors feel good when they surf the page. It has to be able to attract people and keep the customers interested in the offers without being inappropriately designed. It’s all about packaging, and this Atlanta web design company knows that.

So, if you want someone to be interested in what your website has to offer or in the material presented on the site then you have to make it pleasant, fun and interactive. People are first hooked by the image. Then they start being interested in the material. And, even if they are interested in the material and they don’t like how the site looks, then they will leave. So, you see now why web design is such a difficult and important matter and why the above mentioned Atlanta Web Design company pays extra attention to its clients.

Another important aspect to consider, when thinking of a certain web design, is the targeted public. If your site targets young people then you should make the site dynamic, interactive and fun, but, if you target older people, then you have to make the site conventional and easy to use. Their time is precious and their patience isn’t the same with someone in their twenties. An Atlanta web design company, a good one at least, knows all of these things and many more and will make sure that the designed site meets all demands.

Computer repair is another important aspect that the Atlanta web design company won’t forget. Of course computer repair can be done by any person that knows a thing or two about electronics, but you are advised to go to an expert Atlanta computer repair company because they can fix anything and you don’t have to take any chances. If you are thinking that trust is an issue, you can be sure you can trust an Atlanta Computer Repair company more than anyone else. Computer repair is a tricky business because it has to be done properly. There is no room for second guessing. Your computer parts are going to be treated with care and the information in the computer won’t be violated.

Computer repair is less expensive than web design, but this is only natural as there are more people who own a computer in Atlanta than who own an online business and need web design. Because our age is one that depends on the Internet and on computers, it’s easy to understand how necessary Atlanta computer repair is. Almost everyone uses a computer to work or study with its help and, as they are used everyday, they are bound to brake down from time to time. So, computer repair is an important business for the clients and the people that work in this area are indispensable.

Not only in Atlanta, but all over the world, everyone’s attention is focused on computers. Since the IT domain is the future, it’s only natural that the industry develops in this direction. Atlanta computer repair and web design are proof of the usefulness of technology and of the lust people hold for knowledge. Atlanta is known for the persons it has provided for the IT industry, either for web design or for computer repair. So, if you have problems don’t hesitate to ask for the help from an Atlanta computer repair company or from an Atlanta web design company (depending on your needs).

A successful business starts with the proper image. Atlanta Web Design Company will give your web site the face you’ve always wanted. And Atlanta Computer Repair will alleviate your computer’s headaches. It will work side by side with you just because it wants your business to thrive.

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Just as early filmmakers struggled to break free from the conventions of live theater, after 10+ years Web designers are still trapped in the structures of the past. Forget pages, linear text and other archaic vestiges of design’s print ancestry; the separation of content from presentation has already changed everything.

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I am working on a website and i need a realy good but free web design kit if anyone has any suggestions i would be thankfull.

Notepad.exe

I bet you even have it on your computer already.

We have had some web design classes at school, but they were not enough to be able to make a website.

If you are really serious, visit any number of internet portals providing base level HTML coding training for free (for example http://www.echoecho.com/). If you've got that down, the next step is start looking at HTML code for sites / pages that you like or find interesting. HTML is still the foundation of the Web, so having a solid understanign of most of the codes and elements is essential.

Also, maker sure that you have access to some form of Bitmpap graphic editing software, such as GIMP or Adobe Photoshop. There are MANY available for free. Website are not all text, and graphics and interaction form important components.

Make sure that you understand the fundamentals of interaction and navigation, as these are fundamental to building an effective well-designed website. Once again, look at sites that you find easy using, and try and see what they did right, and how.

Like the other answers say, the best way is stick it out, get your hands dirty, and try and redo what others have done.

The world we live in today is governed by technology- this fact cannot be argued. And the greatest discovery of recent times is the Internet. Billions of people all over the world access web sites on the Internet every day. The information that can be found on the Internet is not only endless but also very reliable. That’s why the number of people who choose this particular way of staying informed or of finding what they need is growing rapidly. Under these circumstances, if you have or represent a company and you want to advertise your products or services, a website on the Internet is a must. To make sure that your website offers the appropriate information, which is representative of you and it does it in an appealing way for potential clients, you should resort to the services offered by web design firms. Regardless of the size or information offered by your website, web design specialists will undoubtedly be of use.

The advantages that come with websites are multiple. First of all, the number of clients will most likely expand, since access to websites is possible from any part of your country or any part of the world. Secondly, you will be able to have direct contact with your clients through your website, and at the same time you will maintain a close relationship with them. You will also be able to store information about your clients in a database and send them the company’s latest offers on a regular basis. Last but not least, any person interested and the type of services or products that you present on your website will be able to contact you, since your website will be among the first choices in Google search results, for instance.

Every website on the Internet can be identified through a different aspect. Clients are impressed when they access professional websites, meaning that they should have a pleasant aspect and the texts and offers should be arranged in a professional manner on the web page. Web design is very important as it will provide the respect on the part of your opponents, but most importantly, the admiration of your clients. Web design services will offer you a complete solution, designed in accordance with the needs and wishes of your company.

If the offers you provide for your clients come with images or videos, another aspect of web design comes into focus –video streaming. Video streaming is becoming more and more important due to the growth of the Internet. Most users, including your potential clients, cannot download multimedia files fast. Video streaming comes to your aid and theirs in the sense that the data can be displayed before the transmitting of the entire file has been completed. If the data that your client wants to download doesn’t come fast enough, its presentation won’t be smooth. Video streaming prevents that from happening. Video streaming can be created in a variety of file formats, and choosing a particular format depends on personal preference alone. Of course, each video streaming format has its downsides, and therefore you must make sure that you employ the best specialists to have this done for you.

The Internet comprises billions of web pages, and your site will be among them. The only way to make sure that your website is at the top of the list is to have a special web design, that should be both accessible and pleasant. This is the only way your clients will be able to access your website directly and rapidly. Web design specialists will make sure that the websites they create are always among the first in the results of all search engines.

For more resources about web design or about video streaming please review this link http://www.symur.com

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I have to go to community college for two years and then I want to transfer but they dont have an advertising and design program.Can I start off with web design or is it totally different.

By pass web design.

If you want advertising, study psychology and economics. Mostly psychology. "Man and His Symbols".

Pickup web design on your own. Read about on the weekends.

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I have vested intrest in a year old web design company. My problem is this, whats the most effective way to get the word out about this company with out resorting to sale reps. and cold calling? No freelance websites, a client gets what they pay for with those sites. Any suggestion would help, I'm open to any suggestion!

I think sales reps are your best way, but you should be able to find ones that work on commission only basis.

You'll can find them in odd places like the kid running the copier machine in Staples, Office delivery people, etc.

Get in touch with them on there off-hours and get some business cards in there hands. If they send work your way give them a cut. You might be able to find low paid store workers through craigs list.

They can use the "hey tell them I sent you and they'll give you a good deal" or "These guys have awesome talent thell hook you up nice" pitches.

Nothing like paying out of profits.

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