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    Planning a website

    Place of Design, yes definitely if working on a 300 page website it's totally reasonable that, that would involve some major planning before anything else, the amount of info that would go into something like that is huge, but for a smaller website of say 5 pages would not have to be so...
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    Planning a website

    LOL everyone to their own I guess but any advice given will be welcomed and considered, what would a Designer be if you did not have an open mind and give room for improvement?
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    Planning a website

    Well its not that im disagreeing with anything, I think everyone has made some really good points here, I just think that not everyone's thought patterns are the same when it comes to designing, just like some people learn faster doing the practical hands on aspects of stuff, while others cope...
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    Planning a website

    Yes I will agree with you on that point you have to know what the content will be to make sure you don't compromise any of it by committing to a layout and then realizing afterward you are strapped for space, all I am actually saying is the general layout and content should go hand in hand and...
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    Planning a website

    Hiya Dark Phoenyx, my sentiments exactly, one has to have a general idea of what the customer is looking for as far as the layout is concerned, once u have the ideas down you are able to then start designing the pages and thereafter planning and mapping out where specific information is to be...
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    Planning a website

    I think the site looks good, but I would say try doing an opening/cover page to the site highlighting the most important services clearly and then have a "more info" or "other services" link leading to the rest so that the page is not too overcrowded with info, and in so doing you will entice...
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    Planning a website

    Hi there Fisicx Yeah you are right I must have skipped that message, but would you not agree that when planning the layout of a sight you would also plan which content and information would go on the pages before uploading them anyway? I have found NetObjects Fusion Essentials a good design...
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    Youtube and Blogs...do they increase sales?

    Facebook is a good way to go as you are able to post links on there to leading to Youtube, twitter too is becoming ever more popular and is a great marketing tool to use.
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    Advertiseing

    I agree SEO is a good way to go if you need some exposure, its a good method to get word out, people will be able to click on your site link and check it out for themselves, and if they have any questions or require more info they are able to text you back instantly thus giving you an...
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    Where do I find a salesman?

    You could try job boards, there are quite a few good ones out there you could have a look at Careers & Jobs UK is one iv had a look at recently and they have many resources you could use, this way you have a variety of candidates to choose from and ensure you get exactly what you are looking...
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    Should marketers understand design better?

    Well I dont think one can expect a Designer to understand all the aspects of marketing, they do need to have a clear understanding of what is involved first off, Iv done some design myself and have found that when having a clear understanding of what needs to be done and what is expected then...
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    Sales letter writing skills 101

    Id like to know which kind of handmade goods you will be selling, is it the kind of crafts a garden center would be interested in selling, all the garden centres iv been to sell stuff like pottery wall hangings, garden ornaments, grass matts etc, if your product is relevant to what they are...
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    Planning a website

    Hi Maxine I think to have a good website designed you would have to definitely discuss what it is you have in mind beforehand, more or less how you would like the final setup to look and come up with the best layout of the site itself first, I myself prefer a website which is easy to navigate...
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