WEBSITE CONSULTING

We're glad to announce new additions to our suite of web and technology services - our consultation and coaching services!

We've found that a lot of times people who are in the process of designing and developing their websites need help and feedback that goes beyond the help that you find in forums and message boards. These services are aimed particularly at addressing those needs. We'll work one-on-one with you  to get you the help you need to get your site to where you want it to be whether it's first foray in to building a website, or you're an experienced designer needing a fresh set of eyes and help to reach the next level.

Have you been tasked with finding someone to build the website? We can help there too. Having someone build a web site can be a daunting task. We'll work with you to evaluate proposals from development firms, help you sort through the technological jargon and get a set of objective eyes on your project. We'll help you piece web talk and web technology together into a web site master plan that meets your needs.

CONSULTING SERVICES

It's easy to think that your site is intuitive and user-friendly. And it can be utterly confusing to not know why your site fails to achieve the results and goals you have for it. The services below will help you get to the root of the problem and get you on the right track to web success. Each of our reports provide a grade on a 5 point scale with 4 being the best possible to 0 being an area in desperate need of attention and action.

CONSULTATION, COACHING & COMMUNICATIONS PACKAGE

This is the perfect solution for those who have the task of building a new web site for their organization and may not know where to start, or need help overcoming obstacles. This service is aimed particularly at addressing those needs. We roll up our sleeves and jump right in with you to your project working one-on-one via email to help you when you need it. For 30 days you'll receive UNLIMITED consultation and support!

Buy our Website Consultation Communications PackageWe'll work one-on-one with you via email to get you the help you need to get your site to where you want it to be - whether it's first foray in to building a website, or you're an experienced designer needing a fresh set of eyes to help your site reach the next level. Get input on best practices, SEO & keyword usage, site marketing, content creation, image optimization and usage, and site optimization. We'll even work with you to evaluate proposals from other development firms, and help you sort through the technological jargon by getting a set of objective eyes on your project, even if you don't chose us for your project.

This is a great option to add to one of our consulting options below but is available on its own.  You can get help wiith your site, get further clarification on the issues from your report, get additional recommendations on potential solutions, and get feedback on best practices.

WEBSITE ASSESSMENT & USABILITY TESTING - THE USABILITY REPORT

Buy our Website Usability Assement Report Now!Get an honest assessment of your website so that you can make quantifiable improvements to your site's performance. Our website assessment and usability report gives a solid, detailed review of your site and provides actionable recommendations on improvements that can be made to fine-tune your existing site, and solid foundation if you're considering redesigning your site. If your site hasn't changed much over the last few years, you could be missing out on a whole host of new technologies and practices that could significantly improve your site's overall performance - why re-design if you don't know where ALL the issues are with your current site? Eliminate the guesswork regarding content, structure and approach by starting your evaluation process with this report!

This report will cover:

  • User-Friendliness - Site architecture and internal navigation
  • Design Aesthetics - Page layout and overall site design
  • Code Validation and Semantic Practices
  • Branding & Identity
  • Interactivity - Conversion path (i.e. the “sales funnel”)
  • Content - Other credibility factors that can affect sales or lead generation
  • Keyword research

EVALUATION TESTING & ANALYSIS - AUDIT

Buy our Website Evaluation Audit Report Now!For a more thorough and detailed analysis we are also offering this website audit. This is a much more detailed written analysis covering every page in your site with recommendations on areas to make improvements. Includes 1 hour of consultation time to discuss direction for future plans and any questions. In addition to the areas covered in the website assessment report this report is based on the following additional criteria:

  • Design Aesthetics 
    • User-Friendliness/Ease of Use
    • Branding & Identity
    • Graphics
    • Aesthetic Appeal & Color Usage
  • Coding/Technology
    • Semantic Web practices
    • Page-load times
    • Does everything on the site work—forms, databases, animations?
  • Content analysis
    • Is your site easily readable?
    • Is your site 508/ADA compatible?
    • Quality copywriting and engaging content
    • Engaging visitors to act
    • Navigation
    • Do users feel comfortable on your site, or do they easily get lost and confused?
    • Can your visitors easily find the information they need? Can they complete their task?
  • Search Engine Friendliness
    • Proper use of internal SEO practices
    • Proper use of external SEO pracitces
    • How does your site rank in search engines like Google and Yahoo?
  • Does your site help you achieve your business goals?
    • Conversion rate analysis
    • Ease of use and engagement for existing and potential clients
    • Business plan website comparison & matching
  • Interactivity 
    • Can your clients and potential customers interact with your business through your site? 
    • Can they purchase your product or service through your site?
    • Intuitive use of tools (newsletter sign-up, etc)
  • Social Media Techonology
    • Blog
    • Forums
    • External site Social Media (Facebooks link, Twitter, LinkedIn)

COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS

Buy our Website Competitive Comparison Report Now!Benchmarking your website against your 3 biggest competitors - this is a formal written report that evaluates your site as compared to the top three competitors you face showing where you need improvement, and where you may be better. We use the criteria mentioned above, as well as traffic information in this side by side comparison and grade each element for each site using a 5 point scale.