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Archive for October, 2009

The beef behind florida web designers

Saturday, October 24th, 2009

You probably have a beef with your florida web designer if they:

  • Do not call you back
  • Promise to work on your site and never do it
  • Never call you back
  • Took your money and bought a book to figure out how to do it
  • Still do not respond to your calls or now frantic emails
  • Have a full time job doing something other than web design
  • Are any related family members

I seriously wonder why these guys are not on the evening news. Thousands of dollars go to these cheap web designers who promise a beautiful website and more traffic than I4 during rush hour. It seriously makes me sick. It gives all the good web designers a bad rep!

Their lies do catch up though, it doesn’t take more than a few months. The only problem is the client is out of money when they finally do find a good web designer.  So watch out for those pesky cheap free or ill learn it after you pay me web designers.

If you have had trouble with a web designer in orlando, then get in touch with us today for the real deal.

Best way to update your website

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

Clients are always waiting on their web designers to update mispellings, font sizes and bold or italics in their websites. Its always calling and writing emails about how the client needs this info changed as soon as possible!

We understand, your website is your image online and it must be perfect. So when you need a change we will do our best to accommodate your schedule and get it done as quick as possible.

But what if you need changes done off hours time or more consistent changes? Well you need a backend administrator.

We always offer with every website we build a backend administrator for our clients. Yes, there is more cost involved, but over the course of a few months it will pay off almost immediately. You just had a crazy day and forgot to call db tech design, its now past work hours and you forgot that you need to update a news article on your website! No problem, just log in with your username and password and update your calendar, schedule or article! Yes its that easy!

So next time you are frustrated with your current web designer, and their late updates.. then give your florida web design firm a call today at 407-572-5026

Professional aviation website design without the turbulence

Friday, October 16th, 2009

Flying high in the sky at over 450 MPH in a aircraft is no easy job. Neither is landing or take off.  I now have alot more respect for the pilot of jet aircrafts. We visited canada 2 weeks ago and flew into buffalo to drive over the boarder for a little bit cheaper ticket. I now wish we had not. I have never been so sick on a plane before, there was storms in buffalo new york airport that where just sitting right over the landing strip. We circled while bouncing up and down for 45 minutes.  I almost saw my dinner like the other 20 children and adults just had.  The worse part was we couldn’t land and had to go to rochester to land for a hour or two. Not the best plane ride experience.
A majority of our clients call us because they have lousy web designers.  They have had a bad experience with a previous firm or uncle or brother who did web design, and now they are wondering how the next web designers are going to treat them. We offer high quality web design without the turbulence.

Next time you are looking for a aviation web design firm, call us for a chat and a free consultation.  We promise you wont loose your cookies

Design before you design

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

Just got back from a meeting with a local client where we talked about designing a database for his website. He wanted to update information on his website and have some of his employees make minor adjustments to text on the site. We spent over 2 hours just talking about the design and how each of the tables should be set up inside the database.

Many florida web design companies our clients have delt with have never offered to take the time to sit down, explain the benefits and show examples of databases in action. This is where db Tech Design is very different. No matter what you are looking to build if its a small 5 page website you need to update, a news section on your current site or a full blown e-commerce site. We will actually listen to you needs and design the appropriate database for your needs.

If you have questions about putting a database on your website then call db Tech Design Today!

Duck, Duck, Duck, Goose!

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

Remember that old game you use to play at school… I sure do, we all sat in a circle and someone would be tagged as “IT” and they would walk around the circle tapping their classmates head while saying “duck”, “duck”. I was one of those kids who only said duck about 5 to 6 times before I choose someone and ran around the circle.

We all cant wait, even when we were young, we didn’t want to tap everyones head, we wanted to start running and play the game! Well you need to think the same way with SEO. Your customers are not going to spend alot of time searching for the thing they are looking for. They are going to take a look at the first few websites on the first page, maybe a few on the second page and they are going to scream GOOSE, well not literally, but they are going to call someone. From my statistics I haven’t had any clients tell me they had calls coming in from the 17th page.

If you not on the first or second page of google, then your not in the game and your potential clients are not calling you. But we can help, call us today for a free SEO quote and consultation on how to have your website rank higher.

Orlando Video Production has its costs

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

The other day I was working on a website for a client, the phone rang and I picked it up. Someone was interested in our orlando video production. They explained to me how they had called a few other firms and their prices were too high and he was looking for a quality video at a discounted price. He went on to explain that if it was going to be too much then his nephew could edit a video on his mac with the included software for free.

I interrupted him and asked, is this for his business or for personal viewing. He said “business”. I explained to him that if someone who is slightly interested in his product, and would take the time to view the video should not be disappointed. You will loose more credibility with the client when you don’t live up to the expectations that they expect.

See customers want to be wow’ed before they purchase a product or service, and one of better cutting edge ways to do that is with a video. So before you pick a orlando video production company, make sure you give us a call and check us out!

Designing with Wireframes to pre-design your website

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

Wireframe website design involves simple line drawings that show the layout for the elements required for your webpage.  Wireframe layout enables the website designer to focus on the elements necessary to create the webpage, instead of focusing on colour, fonts, or other design elements, which allows the designer to concentrate on the important elements of each page, how much space is required, and if the layout will meet the client’s needs.

When completed, the important elements of the webpage should include navigation bars, search boxes, page heading, company logo, and content areas.

The beauty of the wireframe system is that it lets the designer draw it by hand and go over it step-by-step with the client, which includes them in the process and makes them feel as if they are contributing to the design of their website.

If a client is not happy with one of the elements in the layout, the wireframe design lets the designer move the layout around until the client is pleased.  Using wireframe design, your client’s attention can be focused on the actual “structural bones” of the layout, instead of distracting them with colour, fonts, and other design elements like animation, flash, or rotating text.

Today, the majority of software design packages including Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator are capable of wireframe design, but there are other programs, specific to this type of work. If you are looking to build a web site and want to start with wireframes you need to call the orlando web design professionals today at 407-572-5026

Why Your Business Deserves the Finest Orlando Web Design Company

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

Choosing the “right” orlando web site design company can make the difference of whether your business has an online internet presence, or whether your business fades into the internet abyss.

Whether your business is located in Orlando, Florida, or Florence, Italy your website presence needs to be created by a team of professionals that specialize in marketing, search engine optimization, graphic design, photography, and video.

If you choose to go with a company that is not professional and cheaper than you will be protraying this image to your clients as your company is cheaper and lower quaility. You work hard , and you spend time in your business and it deserves a company that will take your ideas and run with them to create a unique, custom-designed website that will achieve high search engine placement.

As well as website design, this company needs to be able to supply your business with corporate branding that enhances your online presence.

As with everything else online, you need a quality website to compete against other online businesses; therefore, it is essential you find the best that you can afford.  Although there are several companies that offer good services, there are only a few that are great! A majority of smaller web design firms many use “Canned” websites, or templates, instead of creating something for your company that will stand out from the rest.

So, when it is time to make that business website that will put you miles ahead of your competition, it is time to give us a call for a free consultation. We strive to be the top Orlando based web design company, with a renowned global reputation and an elite list of clientele.  Give us a call today for a free quote at 407-572-5026

Is Your Logo Brand working?

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

What’s in a logo? A logo is so much more than a picture with your business name. When you have business in the Orlando Florida area you may have a lot of competition. Your logo is the ultimate branding tool. With a strong logo, your business will be instantly recognizable. With a poor logo, your business will look unprofessional.

If you have not put thought into your logo, there is a good chance it is holding your company back instead of propelling it forward. Poor logo design could be what is keeping your company from going to the next level.

Take a look at your logo and be honest about what you see. Do you see a brand that is instantly recognizable? Do you see a logo that looks as if it belongs to a legitimate business?

If you are unsure, there is a good chance it is not the logo for you. Instead of letting your logo hold you back, consider getting a logo makeover. Take the steps you need to have a logo that will help your company instead of hurt it.

Without a great brand, it will be hard to build a network of loyal customers. Do a logo assessment and then make a commitment to giving your company the logo it needs to get ahead.

Give us a call at 407-572-5026 or visit our orlando logo design page for more information.

Can you call your website designer on the phone?

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

With all the important decisions required to create a great website, being able to call your orlando web design company on the phone should be your number one priority. If the company designing your website is not willing to take the time to talk with you over the phone, then the possibility of achieving a website that scores high in the page rankings and assists your business with online visibility and growth, are most likely not going to happen.

Part of being an excellent web design company is listening to your client, understanding their needs and wants, and incorporating all the elements necessary to create a website that stands above the rest. This takes time and effort on the part of both the designer and the client. Both parties need time to learn about each other and in order to do this; they need to communicate over the phone.

Today, many companies prefer email as it provides a paper trial and proof of what the company has asked for, but what it doesn’t do is supply the designer with how passionate his/her client is about the content, the colour, or the elements of his website. Without client input, you can design the best website in the world, but if the client doesn’t like it, or find it serviceable, you have failed at the work you were hired to do.

So, is being able to contact your website design company on the phone essential to your website success? To put it quite simply…YES!

After all, you are the client, you are paying for the service, and you are entitled to have a say in something that represents you and your business. So make sure that the company you choose in the end will continue to be in contact with you throughout your design and launch of your website. Give us a call today for a free web design quote!

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