Bring new visitors to your website

Homestead offers powerful tools to help you manage your websites and increase your website traffic. Our Homestead Searchlight package uses advanced website promotion techniques, including search engine submissions and advertising on Google, Yahoo and MSN. Expert consultants will take care of all your marketing optimization, driving highly-qualified leads and ready-to-buy customers to your site automatically, letting you focus on running your business. Not only can you make your own website rival that of a professional website designer, you can easily bring qualified prospective customers to it.

Start with a complete, functional site, including images and text

Unlike generic page templates you might find elsewhere, our free website templates are complete, working websites custom-designed by Web professionals for your type of business. Each site template includes unique pages, working navigation, relevant images - even usable text! If you're rushed for time, you can just drop in your business name and logo, add your contact information and publish the site as-is! You can always "tweak" it later.

Web site Design Service

Our design services combine much of what we do as part of our search engine optimization services. During the discovery process, we will consult with you and your web development team to establish what you want your web site to accomplish. If applicable, we will then evaluate and assess your current site's strengths and weaknesses. We will work with you to determine how to fix those weaknesses and build upon your strengths. If you do not currently have a site, we will help you build one that is search engine friendly, so that you do not have to rebuild it after it launches and is submitted to the search engines.
While the discovery process is taking place, our graphic designers will be working on internet marketing and SEO design ideas with you to find the best look and feel to meet your site's objectives. Site architecture, navigation, and content are the most important parts of a well designed site. We will help you in setting up a strong foundation for the information you want to convey or products/services you want to sell, and set up a superior navigational structure to help visitors find their way through your site.
If you need content written, current content expanded, or your search engine marketing ideas more developed, our writing experts will work with you to convey your message correctly and in an SEO friendly way. Included in our content writing services is keyword research done by an SEO analyst assigned to your project. The analyst will work with you to figure out which keywords you should be targeting and how to use them correctly within your META tags and in the content being written for the web site.

You can be successful with a good web design

Having a good Business website is a must for any entrepreneur to attract the maximum number of clients to purchase products from him after visiting his website. In today’s competitive world of internet marketing, where every business is coming up with better-designed and alluring websites to carve a niche for his business, an attractive web design is a must for an effective and alluring website
Web design has to be conceptualised keeping in mind the interests and needs of a specific target audience. It is very important that a website is able to meet the requirements of the target audience with its site where the user is easily able to locate all the information that he needs. It is also important to design the page layout in such a way so that a user is able to easily navigate through the site for his required information.
Make sure that you follow the simple thumb rules while designing a website:

• It is also important to remember while going for web design that your website should have the 'call to action' element in it. It should not only be informative but should also try to persuade the visitor to go for the purchase of the product from the company immediately after visiting the site. Make an effort to provide simple-easy-to-understand directions to a product user on how to buy a product.
• Try to make your website as functional as possible. Also make sure that you make use of weapons to make your website appeal to the largest number of product users to buy the product. A very pivotal objective of the site is to make sure that it explains the benefits of the company’s product to the largest number of customers inducing them to purchase it.
• It is very important for a businessman to make his website as credible as possible to win the largest number of customers. For any small business, it is very essential, that a web design includes all the elements of 'call to action' and try to clear any doubts in a customer’s mind about purchasing a product from the small business.

Software Development

GBdirect's Software Development team is a truly first class group of programmers: virtually every one of them holds a first class degree or better and they bring decades of corporate experience to their work.
Whilst we like to think we can turn our hands to most of the common problems in corporate IT, these are our current development priorities:

• Building electronic commerce web sites and their back-end infrastructures
• Maintaining the software infrastructure for commercial web sites
• Integrating legacy software systems with web and Internet technologies
• Building mobile computing and location-dependent software solutions

Whether they are implementing strategies recommended by our own consultants or they are working to independent project specifications, our programmers' work is characterised by rare speed, attention to detail and creativity.
Whilst many programs employ a degree of ingenuity in their execution, we like to think that that our staff's creativity goes that little bit further. In particular, it is typically the vital ingredient for closing what we have dubbed the actualisation gap, i.e. the gap between any project's formal specification and its concrete realisation.

Web building tools

A web editing program
Well, to be honest you don't really need a web editing program; it is possible to hand code the HTML (HyperText Markup Language), but you'll have to be an expert in HTML to hand code, so for all practical purposes a web editing program is a must.
A domain name
A domain name is almost like a postal address. Your Internet "address" or domain must be unlike any other, and when you choose and register a domain it will be yours for as long as you continue to pay the yearly renewal fee.
A web template. The fast track to a great site!
A web template is an "empty" website with all the design elements - including the navigation bar - in place. What you have to do is simply to insert your own text and your own images, create new pages as needed, and you will have a very attractive site without any design worries at all.
A graphic editing program
A website without graphics is a bit like a bird without wings. To liven up your site, to show what you sell, and to inform about your services you will need images.
Web hosting
Once you feel that your site is ready for the world you need a web host, and just as the Internet is without boundaries so are web hosting.
Meta tags
In order to let people find your site in a browser you need to use Meta tags. There are a number of Meta tags you can - and should - use, and the most important tags are discussed on this page.
A submission tool
When you are happy with the design and content of your website, have tested all the links, and when you have inserted all the Meta tags you need, then it's time to submit your site to the search engines.

how to build your own website

We'll show you how, and we'll point you in the right direction for some useful tools to help you build your site fast, easy and affordable.
Some of the web building tools are free, some can be downloaded as trial programs, and a few must be purchased. If you wonder how much it will cost you to build a site we will give you a rough estimate, and you'll be surprised when you learn how inexpensive it can be.
When you use web templates to build your site you don't have to worry about the graphic design for your site, that's taken very well care of with the web template. Your task will simply be to insert your content, both text and images into the ready-made template. It really is that easy.
One of the must-have items when you want to be online with your own site is a domain name, and we'll explain what a domain name is - and where to go for a very good deal.
If you feel a little uncomfortable when it comes to making web graphics like headers, logos, ad banners and easy-to-navigate menus for your site you will be pleased to learn that there is a program that will let you make all those graphics in very little time.
Not only is the program extremely easy to use, but the result will be professionally looking web graphics that will stand out.
We explain what you should be looking for when you choose a web hosting company, and in cooperation with Dreamhost we can offer you a really good deal.

How we build your web site

Following a successful application, we would typically proceed as follows:

• Client gathers together all relevant material you would like to incorporate in the site (text copy, photographs, artwork, company logos, etc.), together with any ideas you may have.
• A home page and, if required, an internal site page are produced to allow you to 'get a feel' for the site.
• We implement any changes you request.
• All sites are placed onto our server for you to view the pages.
• Once you are happy, the complete site is then built for final client feedback, enabling you to add final 'tweaks' to the project, and for us to test the site.
• Finally, the completed project will be 'made live' on your web space, allowing your clients access to the site.
• Among other services we can offer at this stage are hand-submission of your site to all major search engines and a monthly service contract which includes monthly site health check, statistics report (covering site hits and visitor information, etc.), search engine effectiveness and regular updates to the site (late breaking news items, etc.).

The process of building a web site

We work closely with our clients to create the perfect site for their business. It is important to us that you get the site you want to represent your company and work as an effective marketing tool for you.
Discuss your requirments
We want to know what you like and dislike and your aims for the site so we can get a clear picture in our minds of what you want for the site. We will either meet with you at our offices in Cardiff Bay, at your location or we can discuss your needs over the phone depending on your availability and location
Formal quote
After discussing your requirements we will provide you with a formal quote and order form. You will be expected to pay a deposit but once that is done we will begin work on your site at the earliest possible time.
Domain Name and Hosting
If the site requires a domain name we will purchase this for you and organise the hosting and any email addresses required for you. Domain names are usually renewed every 2 years, hosting every year. We will inform you of the annual costs for hosting and domain names during the quote stage
Begin Development
Once the hosting is set up we will begin building. Hosting the site during the build will allow you to view the progress of the site and comment on the work as we build. This way you can review the design and make small changes along the way.
Review Progress
We continually ask for your comments on the work so at any time you can bring up any concerns or wishes. It is at this point that any extra work required will be costed and agreed if necessary.

Web Design Information

uite apart from being an extremely cost effective advertising medium which is permanently available for viewing, your website can be used to provide information to your customers about corporate as well as service and product issues, and is an excellent medium for launching new products and concepts.
And, with a worlwide online community of over 1 billion and growing, including around 35 million in the UK alone, a website can open up a host of new opportunities for your business within the local, national or international market place.
Whether you require a comprehensive ECommerce catalogue complete with a shopping cart and online secure ordering facilities, or a simple 3 or 4 page information site, WebLink4u can provide a solution that is tailored to your requirements.

How can I get a Building Warrant?

Apply to your Verifier to obtain a Building Warrant. If you have appointed an architect, or other suitably qualified person to prepare plans, the procedures should be known by them, and you can ask them to act as your agent to apply on your behalf. This is recommended as the best course for people not experienced in building work. If you are applying yourself, the application forms can be obtained from your verifier. The form is the same whether you wish to alter, erect, extend, demolish or convert. Appropriate plans must also be submitted.

Building a Global Web Strategy: Best Practices for Developing your International Online Brand

Recent research proves a solid Web globalization strategy is vital to the success of companies generating revenue in global markets:

• Fourteen of the top 25 U.S. Web properties attract more visitors from outside the U.S. than within.
• English represents well less than the majority of languages spoken on the Web.
• Buyers prefer to interact with your global Web site in their own language.

Projecting a globally viable, coherent brand on the Web, and conducting business through your Web site in multiple languages, however, is not a trivial proposition. It requires a deliberate focus on four key elements:

• Strategy
• User Experience
• Content
• Technology

As you expand further and faster into global markets, you must adapt your Web presence to target key populations in their native languages. The shift to a truly global audience compels companies to adopt a Web globalization strategy that conveys information in the cultural, linguistic, and business context of the target audience.

Design & Build

Web site design, build and support
We offer a personal, friendly and flexible service from our Sussex, (UK) office and work with a highly professional team of designers and technicians in India. Hence excellent personal service and yet our low prices. Using the lower costs of our Indian team we can provide quality work quickly reasonably priced.
New Web Sites
Every site is built from scratch (no templates) so each site does exactly what you want (within reason!)From simple good looking brochure type sites to more complicated ecommerce sites with, maybe shopping cart, login areas, uploading areas, email marketing facilities etc.. we do them all.
Refresh Existing Sites
Much of our work is adding a professional look to existing web sites or just freshening up the look of your existing web site and/or adding new facilities. Ask us our opinion of your existing site. We give our opinion free of charge. Small jobs are charged at £30 per hour and larger jobs are usually charged an agreed amount.

Build a personal Web-Site that Evolves into a Home Based Business!

• When you offer a product or service from your website…and a visitor to your site makes a positive purchasing decision…you are paid by the merchant.
• This is known as Affiliate Marketing.
• The advantages of building a home based web business, include the fact that you don’t carry inventory or ship products. You simply present information about the merchants and products you represent, and earn money when your visitors decide to buy.
• Affiliate Marketing website hosting and home based web building opportunities allow you to work from home online, either full or part-time, to earn money by working from your computer.
• If working from your home online, with the added benefit of flexible hours and an opportunity to earn an unlimited income are attractive to you...
• If you have ever wanted to build a home based business from scratch
• If you yearn to earn money based on hard work, perseverance and your unique determination to succeed...affiliate marketing website building is for you!
• An Affiliate Marketing website business incorporates the best of available basic information about Website Hosting, and can help lead to overwhelming financial success!

How to get started?

• with bare, minimal computer skills; Design, Build and Implement a web site, per a ready made template, or a custom design of your choice!
• that can become a work from home, income earning, Affiliate Marketing web business!
• Consider the Results obtained by other SBI Web-Builders!
• Site Build It's easy implementation of the basic information about Website Hosting guides you through each step of the web building process...from beginning to completion!
• from domain name registration...to building an informational site using keywords that make all the difference!
• to Adding valuable content to your site...monitoring the traffic (number of visitors) that visit your site...making needed adjustments...and adding more content...
• and ultimately...to adding affiliate merchants to your site, whereby you offer information, goods or services that your visitors may need...and by which, as sales occur, you earn money!

Web Design Tips

When designing your website's main page, instead of trying to cram all of your information into one page, consider creating sections. These sections can contain highlights of your information with a link to further information. You can set your sections up in tables with colored heading sections for information such as news, articles, products or whatever you'd like.

It's much better to keep your main page down to the most essential elements. You can then use links to additional pages to provide the detailed information. A good rule of thumb is "less is more." In other words, keep your main page as small as possible, while at the same time, include your most important elements.

To enhance your page, you can format your text using bold headlines, colored table cells, and graphic bullets and/or arrows.

If you use the same graphic bullets and arrows throughout your page, you can enhance your page's appearance, but you won't add any additional time to your site's load time. When you reuse an image, your image only has to load once. When the image has loaded, it will instantly be displayed in all of the other locations.

How It Works
You can start with a unlocked template or a blank page and then began drawing shapes or lines, inserting text, links, pictures, and video all of which can be dragged-and-dropped onto the page. A floating toolbar gives you easy access to create and edit page objects and this toolbar can be moved around your screen while you're working.

What are the Significant Issues Related to Web-Building?

You do not need any special programming or computer skills!
Build and/or host your website with a proven organization that provides all the tools you need for long-term success.
Choose a web hosting-web building organization that provides a step-by-step instructional process from beginning to completion.
Choose an organization that encourages you to build a home based web-business that will stand the test of time…via integrity and hard work.
Avoid get-rich-quick promises and schemes…there is no substitution for hard work and determination!
All of the groundwork has been laid for you...there is no reason to reinvent the wheel...
...there are others who have gone before and provided a successful road map that illuminates every step of the way in simple, easy to understand, step-by-step-fashion...begin your quest today!