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Let's
create a site together...
My
principles of web design
1)
As a photographer, I believe that first of all, a website
must be visually attractive to the viewer. That's
what is going to keep you there and will leave a lasting
memory on your mind.
At the same time, this visual form must enhance the content,
not distract from it.
We
can combine both your images and
my images
to make it more fun, exciting, interactive and up-to-date.
If you're missing certain photos, I can always come and
do the photography, even if you're in Timbuktu.
If
you're not in Timbuktu, but in a more remote corner of the
planet, I can always do some abstract photography which
we will design especially to your site.
2)
All information should be presented in a user friendly way,
easy to navigate, click on, and lead you further.
It is part of my job as the web designer to see that all
content is presented in a clear and organized manner.
3)
The introduction pages should be kept as simple as possible,
using a graphic design, logo and possibly collages which
will signal the clear message you want to give your viewer.
4)
Animated gif's and pop-overs can make a site more exciting
and fun.  However,
they should be used with discretion, only if they are fitting
the content and design of the site.
5)
Don't think of your web site as an electronic version of
other press / advertising material you may have. Your website
should be made up of new elements.
It
should be dynamic, moving and not static, containing an
element of curiousity. Your customer will become involved
and want to see more of your site.
As the provider, you must have an attitude. And be proud
to show it. You must give your potential customer more than
just information and data: show him / her opinions, statements,
transmit emotions.
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Building
an idea...
So
many elements can play a role in building a site; in this
case we're talking about ecology
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To
get started
The
customer delivers:
• Sketches and/or drawings of the start page
• Photos, illustrations and logos for possible use
• Any material previously used for promotion
• All relevant texts
Teamwork
Together,
we make out a plan for the structure of the site.
Sometimes
the customer contact is over the
net,
if you are in Copenhagen, we can meet in my office. I like
to give my customer personal attention.
I am always ready to listen to ideas, to brainstorm or develop
a concept together with you or on my own.
Technical
details
The HTML I do is basically designed
for 3.0 browser version, though a few features, like "mouse-over
effects", can only be viewed in 4.0 browsers.
I always take consideration to the fact that there are still
many net-users with slow modems and lower band-width connections
(14.4 modems), small 14" screens and only 256 colours.
Web pages must be fast-loading, screen colour-safe, and
the images must be compressed. I have the optimal software
for this.
The
process
An
example of how a site is built:
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Day 1 and 2: Selection of relevant photo and text material
– conceptual decisions.
Draft of the site and the site map. Possible: supplementary
photography.
• Day 3: Basic design, Photoshop work with collages,
deciding on templates.
• Day 4, & 5: Production of the pages.
• Day 6: After final approval from customer, I promote
the site on the web and see that it is submitted to 30 of
the most important search engines.
Interactivity
To
make a website that is useful and lively, you need to have
interactivity with your customers and users. A guest book,
a feedback page, an order form, or a simple response formular,
will enhance the site tremendously.
Server
space and 'webhotel'
The
customer is responsible for buying the necessary server
space at an Internet provider. All I need is the ftp-address,
user-ID and password to the server, so that I can upload
the files when they are ready. If you don't know which Internet
provider to choose, I can recommend the right one for you.
Domain
name
You
should have a nice and short webaddress, like "www.yourcompany.dk"
rather than "www.webhotel.dk/home/users/yourcompany".
This is ordered through your Internet provider.
Promotion
Once
the site is ready, you'll need to promote it - to make it
known! You need to be "signed up" in all the major
search engines, like Yahoo, Altevista, Jubii, Kvasir, etc.
You can exchange links with other sites,place banner ads,
send out emails, start a mailinglist, etc. If you wish,
I can assist you in these matters.
Maintenance
Arrangements
can be made for how to maintain the site, according to the
customer's wishes. I can teach you how to do it yourself,
or we can make a.
contract on how often you wish me to update it for you.
Prices
When
we have an idea of the amount of pages and features involved,
then we can fix a contracted agreement on price and deadline.
Each
website is unique, and is priced according to the client's
requirements.
Please use the Information / order form, or email:
info@multifoto.dk
to give me an idea of what you're looking for in a website,
and I will be pleased to give you a free estimate.
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