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msl62

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Jan 10, 2009 12:27 AM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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 My company is called Accessory Glam. I am a LLC company but my dba is Accessory Glam. I am selling unique accessories like handbags, jewelry, sunglasses, belts etc....

 

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arkitechebc

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Jan 10, 2009 12:38 AM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Well, the real work begins when you determine what you actually NEED versus what you would like to have.  The best results are going come from a professional web design and service firm. (i.e. $$$ THOUSANDS of dollars right).  You can also try DIY (i.e. "Do It Yourself" ) . 
 
Budget
When designing on a budget always remember you`re going to get what you pay for, or in some cases, what you don`t pay for.  But again the real work begins by you carefully defining what your NEEDS are versus what you want. 
 
Web Hosting
Many Web hosting companies will give you `cookie` cutter templates when you sign up for the service.  However, you should be careful because most will lock you into their own designs.   So my best advice is to Know What You Need. 
 
Outsourcing
Also, you might want to try outsourcing your website construction to someone locally by using Onforce.com.  Onforce.com is a vendor service firm with local contacts.  Their website is here:
 
 
Hope this helps.
arkitechebc1/10/2009 11:29 PM
CraigL

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This brings up an interesting topic relating to what are the components of a Web site. In order to determine what we "need," versus what we "want," we have to know the overall categories, right?
  • Actual pages -- does each individual item get its own page, or can they be consolidated? Should some pages be dynamically created? Which ones?
  • Content -- a site has to have something written, and someone has to write that content. Should there be new content on a regular basis.
  • Images -- more often than not, particularly in e-commerce, people will want to see what`s being discussed. Where do images come from. Who handles product photography?
  • Data storage -- will information be stored in a database, called up into a page through programming; or will information be contained entirely within each page.
  • Type of programming -- HTML, php, Flash, or what?
  • Design -- some kind of decisions regarding the artistic and aesthetic layout.
  • Formatting -- will this be done manually, or use styles.
  • Shopping carts -- almost an entirely separate concept, and will involve currency exchange, compatibility, maintenance, security, etc.
  • Inventory control -- if a site has changing items for sale, who connects those changes to the shopping cart
  • Merchant accounts -- how does the site exchange actual money
  • Customer information -- what does the site need to know and keep about customers (repeat, one-time only, etc.)
  • Advertising & Ranking -- will the site need professional skills for search-engine marketing (SEM)
  • Statistical reporting -- like Google Analytics and other programs, how the site will track movement and performance
  • Customer service -- how does the site interact with customers if there are questions, problems, language differences
  • Hosting & Tech Support -- who handles problems when a site goes down, servers crash, an ISP goes out of business, etc.
When you look at the overall categories just generically, you can see why functional Web sites cost money. You also can see how much of your time you can spend on the site technology without ever even starting to actually run the business.
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msl62

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Jan 10, 2009 8:57 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Thanks for the info. I am taking heed to any sound advice I get.

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vwebworld

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Jan 10, 2009 10:47 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Understanding what you need now and may need in the future is important.
Also, make sure to contact someone who has ecommerce experience. There are a number
of decisions to be made surrounding an ecommerce site that are not present for a static website.
 
I would be happy to provide you with a quote or answer any questions you may have.
 
Just contact me (via PM or email).
~Roland
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arkitechebc

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Jan 10, 2009 11:34 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Also,  1and1.com, Register.com, and GoDaddy all offer offer DIY website templates.
MiteyMite

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Jan 12, 2009 4:34 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Have you checked the marketplace here at StartupNation?  You can find the Marketplace under the blue "resources" tab at the top of most SUN pages. The services are rated which can be very helpful
gonink

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Jan 16, 2009 9:53 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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You`ve already received some solid advice here and I probably can`t add a lot, but I`ll throw in my $0.02 worth in anyways.

1.) Templates: Be VERY cautious of these templates because some of them are buried with so much code that it`s surprising any search engine could even find them.
2.) Understand the security you`ll need for an eCommerce website. Will you or can you be PCI compliant?
3.) Shipping: Do you have a particular courier you prefer? What is the max weight you can send? Do you need a handling fee for your product (to cover shipping materials)

I understand that you probably had a near heart attack or two after receiving some quotes, but even if some topped out at $10k that`s still dirt cheap compared to opening a storefront. I know, I know, right about now you`re saying "But Chris, I`m not looking for a storefront." But if you view this site as your sales person, the cashier, your front counter, your CEO, you might find that $10k is still a phenomenal price.



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May 23, 2011 7:32 AM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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hi i bought the web site fully designed for my buisness from here


here they use standard design templates in their deign at reasonable cost it mainly saves the time and money a lot.they also provide other services like banner design service,logo design service ,hosting at reasonable cost.

 



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lillianabe

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Take help from Web Designer to make a new website. Many web designers available on the Internet but you have to find out the best web designer who understands you and your business needs and also give importance of your business. There are a couple of websites which would provide freelancer web designer as well. Just ensure the quality of any web designer or web design firm by having looked at their portfolio and observing previous work.

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