There is a massive difference between Website DESIGN and Website DEVELOPMENT. For any successful website, it is essential that there is a clean, professional DESIGN that is backed by robust and reliable DEVELOPMENT.
A website that has stunning design, but lacks any structure or usability will lose any impact on a user. Similarly, a website that is functional and practical to use, but is unpleasing to look at will deter any potential user.
At Teranet we firmly believe that in this current economic climate, your website is one of your most important marketing and selling tools. It is there to help attract new customers and increase revenue. In a time where the use of the Internet is ever-increasing, a well presented, functional website is paramount.
That's why we pay as much attention to the usability of your site as we do to how it looks. During the design and build process we will ensure that your site:
- Effectively showcases your products and services
- Is simple and easy to navigate
- Will encourage users to purchase products or services
- Is uncluttered and easy on the eye
We understand the web, and you understand your business. Together we can make your website work harder for your business and provide excellent value for money.
All our websites are custom designed to your exact specification. We're not restricted by templates so you get exactly the website that you want.
Please feel free to read more About Us, where you will see that our 18 year experience and expertise in Website Design and Website Development (since 1994) leaves you with only one choice for your Web Solution.
Website Design is typically the first stage of any project. The aim at this stage is to create a Website Design with enchanting visual appeal. For any user, the first impression of a website will be the design and layout...essentially the look and feel of the website.
Teranet’s experience in Website Design is that the design is not only the overall look and feel of the website. A website that is truly successful will require the following:
- Clearly shows what your Company has to offer
- If the company offers a large number of products / services, the most important should be prominently displayed
- The website's navigation(s) need to be intuitive and easy to use
- Points of contact need to be clearly visible
- Points of sales need to be simplistic and hassle free
- The website should not be cluttered with useless information
- The text should be inviting to read – sometimes short and simple is valuable
We will continually put our feet in the shoes of a potential user – and we will be asking ourselves how they will choose to, and how we would like them to, interact with your website. We will also look at what they can suggest to improve the website and how it can be more user-friendly.
Approaching the website design with this user centred direction, we will provide your users with an engaging brand experience, one that supports your company's goals, and contributes to end results.
Whether you are looking to set-up your first website, develop or re-brand an existing site or micro-site or are in need of advanced e-commerce solutions we can help you achieve your business goals through our understanding of existing and emerging e-commerce and marketing platforms.
Website Development comes in two parts - front-end development and back-end development. There are many companies offering Websites – however it is this level of detail that sets Teranet apart from the rest.
It is important to distinguish between the front-end development and the back-end development as both will play a major role in the day-to-day operation of your website. Below is a description of the Front and Back End Development, and we have made is Jargon free as much as possible!
Front-End Development:
The initial aim of front-end development is to turn a design or set of designs into a web page / web pages. It is the programming that enables the transition from a design to a finished web page(s). Teranet prides itself on the quality of its programming, where every single page is hand-coded using clean, scalable, semantic, keyword-rich HTML. This means:
- Clean and minimal coding - resulting in pages that are easy to navigate, manage and update
- The web page is constructed in a way that best informs Search Engines what that page is about
- The web page is scalable - content can simply be changed to fit any requirements and the size of the site can be increased infinitely
- HTML and CSS is provided free of errors and compatible with major web browsers
- Web site will be compatible with all screen resolutions
Once your site has been meticulously put into HTML, the next stage is to add features and facilities to the user interface. This consists of constructing light effects, such as the menu at the top of this page and more advanced facilities like the quoting system or the portfolio.
The front-end development is for the users – it is there to make the navigation of the website simple and easy to use and essentially to ensure that they have a hassle free experience when visiting your website.
Back-End Development:
The back-end development is the main area of focus for any website. The main reason is that, at a glance, it can tell you all about the success and areas of concern regarding your website.
It is important for the website to speak to its audience; however it is also useful to see what the audience is saying to the website, and subsequently your business. The back-end development will enable you to see the following information about your website:
- The number of visitors – including the time, date and country of origin
- The specific word or phrase used to access the website – what has attracted the user to your website
- The time spent by the user on the website, including specific pages etc...
- The number of sales / enquiries / views per product etc...
Additional back-end development includes:
- Integrated invoicing system
- Payment management
- Online payment processing
- Stock control
- Management of website contents, including products, prices, photographs, text, banners etc...
There are many more functions that can be built in and the list is fully comprehensive. To find out more, or to request a detailed demonstration please Contact Us.
The Electronic Catalogue or Brochure Website is the ideal solution for suppliers, manufacturers, distributors or wholesalers of products with a medium to large product range, anything in excess of 50 products or services. The aim of the Electronic Catalogue / Brochure Website is to clearly categorise and display the products or services.
The Electronic Catalogue or Brochure can be dynamically created and customised, so that only the specific products or services required are displayed. The Electronic Catalogue or Brochure can then be emailed to clients and customers or printed.
The products or services in the Electronic Catalogue or Brochure will be updated as soon as there are changes made to the website. It is an extremely effective way of communicating with clients and customers, who always have access to the latest and most up-to-date information.
The Catalogue solution is also easily upgraded to full e-commerce with shopping cart facility with no disruption to the website. A range of complimentary modules are available including nearest distributor locator, multilingual facility and e-newsletter suite.
To see some of our Electronic Catalogue / Brochure Websites, please visit our Portfolio section, or alternatively, you can Contact US to arrange a demonstration.
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