Affordable website design in Swansea, Cardiff, Wales & throughout the UK

If you are thinking of investing in the future of your business in any way then you should be thinking about a business website. The reason is clear when you look at current online spending figures. According to the market research company Forrester, online spending in the UK is set to defy the recession by reaching £56bn bUy 2014. Their survey, which covered more than 4,100 UK consumers and large retailers with a web presence, indicated that internet sales would grow at a yearly rate of six per cent over the next six years. There are roughly 28 million UK consumers shopping online today and the figure is set to rise to 37 million by 2014.

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Open Source systems Top If you require an online system, an ecommerce website or a content management system that costs considerably less than a bespoke system and is ready to launch in half the time, you might consider a program written in Open Source Code. Open source code usually takes the form of an internet program that has been written by a third party, who has made the code available to every one to download for free. Open source code usually has an open source code licences attached to it which means the code is available under terms that allow for modification and redistribution without having to pay the original author.
	The benefits of open source systems		Top
	Established open source mediums are free to use and resell, they are often supported by forums, Q and A' s or blogs, they cut down system development time and they usually have add-ons to suit most needs.
	The drawbacks of open source systems		Top
	They need to be properly setup on your system and may need integration with other systems. They may require adaptation and further development to suit individual process needs and the front end template design will need to be changed so that the look and feel fits in with an existing website or new website design.
	What we do		Top
	We can integrate open source code into your system. We can design modules which can be easily fitted into an open source system. We can design a front end template which fits in with your companies branding or we can design a totally new front end template and apply it to the system. Contact us now for more information.
	Here are some examples of open source systems		Top
	Open source Content management systems - Joomla, dotnetnuke, Mambo.
	Open source Ecommerce systems - Magento, Zencart, OS Commerce.
Our Process			Top
This is the process we typical go through for new clients, however steps may vary, change and merge according to the specific needs of customers.
	Your requirements		Top
	We start by meeting with you at your office or talking to you over the telephone to find out about your business and what your requirements are.
	The quote		Top
	A few days after our discussion we supply you with a quotation. The quote specifies your website requirements and our solutions. This usually includes extra features brainstormed after our discussions and future development ideas you may not have thought of. The quote also contains the cost of the system with a payment schedule.
	Access to the client area of W3 Communications website		Top
	If you are happy to proceed with W3 Communications as your provider we then provide you with your own username and password to access the secure client area on the W3 Communications website. From here you will be able to monitor your website's progress.
	Specification document		Top
	The specification document includes a description of your requirements as discussed in previous meetings, a detailed description of our solutions as discussed in previous meetings, website layout diagram, website page structure, database design and future development concepts.
	Logo design		Top
	When we design a website logo we make sure it fits in with your companies current image, colour scheme and business name. We will usually design several logo's for you to choose from and are happy to alter logo's or merge ideas.
	Website design		Top
	The design for the website is created in Photoshop according to your specification taking into account the website structure, colour schemes, themes, images or ideas you have stipulated you prefer. We are happy to make any changes to this template prior to the development phase commencing.
	Website development		Top
	The development is always done in stages. The basic database structure for the website is designed and created first and then the website pages are designed and created. Website interactivity is then programmed onto the pages. Then the text and images can be placed on the pages. After the front end of the website is completed the content management system can be designed and created.
	Standard Search engine optimisation (SEO) Top We will discuss with you what your business's keywords and phrases are and then help you produce website content which best utilises these keywords. We will make sure that all tags and titles have your keywords or phrases in them and that all images have alt tags which are relevant.
	Testing		Top
	All systems we design are thoroughly tested at each stage of development and all bug fixes completed before launch. We also give our clients the opportunity to thoroughly test the system to make sure everything is working according to their requirements. We are happy to perform small minor fixes to the way the system works, however large structural changes which deviate considerably from the original quote will need to be either negotiated under a separate contract or charged at an hourly rate.
	Hosting		Top
	If you require a hosting solution we can advise you on which hosting provider would be best for you and which server solution you would require. We can purchase this on your behalf and set up your website and email accounts.
	Website launch		Top
	The website is completed and handed over to you. You are the sole owner of all the code, images and text which appears on the website. We will supply you with all usernames and passwords for hosting purposes.
	Search engine submission		Top
	We will submit your website to the major search engines and web directories. Which includes: Google, AltaVista, MSN, HotBot, AllTheWeb, AOL, iWon, Netscape, Lycos, Teoma, AskJeeves, DMOZ, Looksmart and Microsoft Bcentral.
	Ongoing support		Top
	As with all systems the true testing comes when you launch. Large bespoke systems typically have bugs which are only highlighted through testing in the field. We will be happy to fix any issues that arise for a period of one month after the contract has completed. Once the contract is completed we can supply further support based on an hourly rate, under a new contract or a support contract.
For a list of our E-commerce Packages please go to our Ecommerce pages
Contact us now on 0845 0034265 for an informal discussion regarding website design.