Most web sites contain certain standard features that visitors expect. A typical web site is developed around these standard features. Proper planning and organization are essential in developing a web site that is rich in content yet easy to navigate and user-friendly. When planning a web site, the following features are an essential part of any web site:
Obviously, the type of business your company operates will determine the specific types of content that is expected and the detail in which that content is provided. A web site should reflect a clean and professional image. Remember - your company only has 1 chance to impress a visitor! A visitor's initial feeling and ultimately their decision to do business with your company hinges on their image of your business as portrayed by your web site. YOur web site could be the only impression a potential customer obtains before making a decision to buy!
A typical web site containing 10 to 15 basic pages of content takes between 2 and 6 weeks to complete depending upon the complexity of any form processes that need to be programmed, the complexity of the graphical design and the time it takes for the business to compile and organize their content.