Website Design Klerksdorp
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Why Your Klerksdorp Business Needs a Website, or even a Refresh
Klerksdorp has proven to be a thriving business centre for many entrepreneurs. A website is often the first point of contact for yourself or your business. It doesn’t matter if you run a cozy family-owned restaurant, or if you’re part of a large corporation. Having an online presence is something most successful businesses are taking advantage. And it’s not just about having a website, but having a website that is modern, responsive, user-friendly, and most importantly a website that converts your users into actual paying customers.
Sure, you might already have a website. But is it converting? Are you getting new clients? Has it been online for months or even years and it’s not the traffic or results you’re expecting? It’s possible to consider getting a website refresh. But maybe it’s possible you don’t need a refresh at all, you just need to give it a boost with SEO or ads. This is a big reason we need to do an audit if you already have an existing website.
Whether we're building you a brand new website, auditing or refreshing your website. We take the following into account.
Mobile Responsiveness
Mobile responsiveness a must-have feature, in recent years Google has taken mobile responsiveness very seriously with its search ranking algorithms. You’re quite possibly reading this on your mobile as we speak. Imagine if this looked all jumbled and weird. You wouldn’t be interested.
And recent stats show that over 70% of South Africans use their mobile to access the internet. If your site isn’t mobile-friendly you could be missing out 70% of the possible traffic. And it’s not just about having your site able to resize on mobile. It’s about making sure that it loads well on mobile, text placement is easy to read, imagery isn’t in weird places and more.
User experience (UX)
We take user experience quite seriously.
I’m sure you’ve visited a site that was insanely slow or struggled to find simple information. It’s frustrating.
You have no idea how many times I’ve struggled to find simple contact information or a simple service page for a website. We ensure that your relevant information is easy to find and easy to navigate.
We also supply reliable hosting services on your behalf so that you don’t have to worry about contacting the service provider and dealing with those headaches.
Local competition
Local competition is also something to consider. Businesses need to stand out. And a website is more than just a digital brochure; it’s a 24/7 salesperson working for your brand. An attractive, engaging, and functional website is essential to capture the attention of your desired customers.
When we do your audit for your new existing or new website, we also take into consideration how your website has been performing (if at all) on Google search results.
If it’s a new website we will also do our best to advise you on what features your website will need so that you have the right stepping stones to get your website running. It is worth noting that your site won’t immediately rank in Google Search above everyone else. It take consistency, planning, strategy, excellent service delivery and hard work to get your site ranking above every one else.
Behind the Scenes: How Our Websites are Designed
You’ve see the final result of a website before – a stunning, functional site that represents your company and your brand. But have you ever wondered what goes into creating the website?
It’s a very creative and collaborative process. We at WebCraft Studio work closely with our clients to help them bring their vision to reality.
Step 1: Understanding You, Your Company and Your Brand
Before we being on your journey, we will only begin the project if a 50% deposit has been paid.
Once the deposit is paid we will consider the project has officially started and we will schedule an onboarding call with you. Depending on the complexity of the project we may schedule an online call as opposed to a phone call.
It’s vital for us to understand who you are, what you do, what your company does, and what value you or your business brings.
We will start by hopping on a call and understanding what your requirements are. We will make whatever recommendations we need to, in order to get your project rolling.
We collect data such as, your current logo (if you have one), your current branding (if you have it), your current website (if you already have on but need a new one), your written content (if you have it ready), and your current hosting provider (if you have it). With all this data collected we will be able to start on your project.
Step 2: Creation Process
Once we have all the data and requirements we need to start your project we will begin the design phase. With your needs in mind we will build out the “first draft” of your site. This usually takes us about 1-2 weeks. For larger projects, it could take us up to about 3-4 weeks.
In the process of creating the first draft, we will keep you updated on the progress so that you aren’t left in the dark.
We create your website in one of our development environments which acts like a website, just not with your Domain name.
Step 3: First Draft Presentation and Collaboration
Once we’re completed with the first draft, we will send you the link to the site we’ve created on one of our own hosted domains. It will be your actual website just without your domain.
This will allow you to review the site we’ve created and prepare any feedback you’d have for us before our collaboration call.
In the same email we’ve sent you the with first draft website link, schedule a one-on-one online meeting to cover any changes, likes, dislikes and improvements that the site would need.
We most commonly use Google Meets for our online meetings, but we’re happy to use Zoom as well.
NB. Please note we do not use Microsoft Teams for one-on-one meetings.
Step 4: Site Approval and going Live
After we’ve collected your feedback, we will action the feedback and changes to your website. Please note that the changes and feedback need to be within the scope of the original quotation and agreement with the client.
Once you’re happy with the website and ready for it to go live, we will send you the final invoice of the project. Once payment is complete we begin taking your site live.
If you already have a hosting provider we will require you to give us the necessary login credentials so that we may take your site live.
If you don’t have a provider. We will be happy to assist you with our own hosting plans.
Step 5: Site Launched and Operating
Of course, we don’t just take your site live and then wish you well.
We of course do offer to assist you in maintaining your site. Either on a retainer or on an ad hoc basis.
Our website support plan starts at R400 per hour.
We even recommend a marketing strategy to get your site rolling and bring traffic. And not just any traffic, traffic that you need to get your site’s sales and your business where it needs to be.
Let’s Create Together
Whether you’re a startup looking to establish your presence or an established business ready to take your brand to the next level, WebCraft Studio is here to help. Get in touch today, and let’s craft something extraordinary together!
