best place for websites

[imbusi]

hi all
were is the best place to make a good website for a business.
i know of wix and moonfruit but im sure there is better website builders out there i just don't know were to look.
what would all you recommend? thanks

 

[PurplePearCreations]

If You are going to use it for business then I would say use a professional Web Designer.
Your website will be the first thing your customers see and it needs to look the part! It is your showroom to the world you have to remember that.
When employing a company to design and build your website remember that what you will end up with is an investment in your future and not some expense that you just happen to have right now.

Are you selling online or are you potentially using it for information?

On the Wix side of things - I have been watching them on Facebook recently and they are posting that Mr or Mrs X loves Wix when infact they have never used it or even heard of it. Very naughty indeed...

 

[businessfunding]

Where does the website sit in your strategy?

Is it your business driver or is it simply a brochure?

This and other questions will dictate how much you invest in a site and what you need.

 

[imbusi]

hi thanks guys that makes sense now lol. well for my business its for people to leave posts and to drive the sales as the market im hitting has a lot of competition. but my idea is taking the market to the next level. i do believe my idea can compete against all the bigger firms so im going to give it a try. but of course the site needs to be good so that people visit it.
can you's recommend any good site builders. or point me in the write direction to finding one that can build a big site for me.
i am on a budget but i do plate to get investment.
thank a lot for replying guys your help is much appreciated!

 

[ZedS]

Don't mean to market my own services but I am a web designer for small businesses and it seems like you need either a brochure website or a web shop which can sell your products online.
At the moment, I'm offering seriously low prices on all my packages (to officially introduce my business). This offer won't last long, especially as these are set at fixed rates with no extra hidden charges so I'd definitely recommend you to take a look. Your budget won't be happier elsewhere

If you would like to browse my web design packages, I will gladly send you a private message with my company URL.

 

[imbusi]

hi zeds that sound really good and would like to take a look. i dont really understand websites so would need help picking the write one to suit my needs. thanks alot gary aka imbusi

 

[PurplePearCreations]

Don't mean to market my own services but I am a web designer for small businesses and it seems like you need either a brochure website or a web shop which can sell your products online.
At the moment, I'm offering seriously low prices on all my packages (to officially introduce my business). This offer won't last long, especially as these are set at fixed rates with no extra hidden charges so I'd definitely recommend you to take a look. Your budget won't be happier elsewhere

If you would like to browse my web design packages, I will gladly send you a private message with my company URL.

Think you might just get a telling off for plying your wares like that

 

hi zeds that sound really good and would like to take a look. i dont really understand websites so would need help picking the write one to suit my needs. thanks alot gary aka imbusi

Perhaps look into setting up a Wordpress website? They're extremely easy to use and very 'newbie' friendly.

 

[PurplePearCreations]

Perhaps look into setting up a Wordpress website? They're extremely easy to use and very 'newbie' friendly.

You are quite right, Wordpress is a great platform we use this platform for many of our clients.
What I will say is buy the .co.uk name and the .com name so your site doesnt look like its just another wordpress site.

Great CMS facilities that are easy to use and fantastic plugins, especially the simper Fi SEO free plugin.

David.

 

[ZedS]

Think you might just get a telling off for plying your wares like that

Wasn't sure whether to post that response or not, sorry big guys!
Just thought it was relevant to the original question

 

[callumlaird]

I am with Phil, Would definately be worth looking at building a wordpress site at first. Once things are moving though a professionally built site will give a better image to your potential customers. The thing that I find with moonfruit is you are very limited on space unless you want to upgrade to a paid package, and also the sites and admin run slow on older systems.

Cal

 

[PurplePearCreations]

Wasn't sure whether to post that response or not, sorry big guys!
Just thought it was relevant to the original question

It is and it was I totally agree

I had a little telling off for the same thing

 

[Yiuwin Tsang]

Don't mean to market my own services but I am a web designer for small businesses and it seems like you need either a brochure website or a web shop which can sell your products online...

This bit was relevant to the thread. The rest is difficult not to see as self promotional (there are better areas to post this kind of thing)

As someone in the know - and to keep this on-topic, what do you think are the top 3 things to think about when considering a website for your business? Or maybe the 3 things to avoid!?

Thanks,

Yiuwin