Do you want a personal or small business website but don't know how to get started? After 20 years in the graphic arts industry, 10 years designing, redesigning, updating and maintaining a nature photography website, and now responsible for creating and maintaining the website for my family owned business, CitiWide Computers & Technology, I have come to realize that many people want a web presence but not at the expense of paying someone else to maintain it. They want to be able to add content and update web pages immediately with no middleman. They don't want to buy expensive software requiring hours of learning before the first webpage is ever uploaded. So, while I have used more complex website development software such as Dreamweaver and FrontPage, I will not recommend you buy any of these programs to create your website. Instead I will show you have to use free software provided by your hosting service to create your web pages, which is easy to learn and enables you to update your website from any computer. The websites I will show you how to create can be a few, or many pages, of information and images. They are designed to start simple and grow with your needs. Hosting services for these websites start run from $7.95/mo to $12.46 month. If you decide to use the hosting service I recommend,you sign-up directly with them, with no up-charges. My fees are simply for teaching you to use the proprietary web-creation software to createan organized, yet eye-catching website. If you are a self-learner you can certainly find a host and start your website without any outside instruction. But, if you prefer one-on-one lessons with someone who can jumpstart your efficiency, I am offering my friendly, tailored instruction in a low stress setting your home or place of business. I am selling nothing but my knowledge, so there will be no high-pressure offers of additional services or products unless you request them. After choosing a hosting package and securing a domain name (most provide a free one with hosting),I will show you how use the web creation software to create the first few pages of your website. I will also show you how to size andoptimize your images and upload them to your website.and use the on-line website creation software to create and maintain a website for your family, hobby or small business. Once you learn the basics, you maintain complete control over your website, with no monthly maintenance fees. For the personal website, I will show you how to create a home page, photo album and to update your website from home or while on vacation. For the hobbyist, I will show you how organize and showcase your collections in photo albums, create a feedback form for visitors to your site and a add personal profile page. For small businesses, I will show you how to pick a website template to match your service or industry, create an eye catching storefront (home) page,instantly update store hours, products, coupons or specials. I will also show you how to set-up and add email accounts, add links, survey and track visitors to your website. My first 1/2 hour telephone consultation is free. During the phone call I will evaluate your needs and let you know what I recommend. I will explain the different hosting packages, themonthly (or annual) cost of the hosting service,and outline theinstruction I will provide. If you decide it is not for you, you pay nothing. If you decided you would benefit from the One-on-One instruction, the feeis only $25.00 per hour, and you pay for only the time you need to master the basics. NOTE: While a basic business website will enable you to sell products directly from you website via PayPal or a simple mail-order request,I do not pretend to be an expert in E-Commerce sites with shopping carts, credit card sales and more complex business applications, so if your needs are more complex, please consult an E-Commerce website professional.
Do you want a personal or small business website but don't know how to get started? After 20 years in the graphic arts industry, 10 years designing, redesigning, updating and maintaining a nature photography website, and now responsible for creating and maintaining the website for my family owned business, CitiWide Computers & Technology, I have come to realize that many people want a web presence but not at the expense of paying someone else to maintain it. They want to be able to add content and update web pages immediately with no middleman. They don't want to buy expensive software requiring hours of learning before the first webpage is ever uploaded. So, while I have used more complex website development software such as Dreamweaver and FrontPage, I will not recommend you buy any of these programs to create your website. Instead I will show you have to use free software provided by your hosting service to create your web pages, which is easy to learn and enables you to update your website from any computer. The websites I will show you how to create can be a few, or many pages, of information and images. They are designed to start simple and grow with your needs. Hosting services for these websites start run from $7.95/mo to $12.46 month. If you decide to use the hosting service I recommend,you sign-up directly with them, with no up-charges. My fees are simply for teaching you to use the proprietary web-creation software to createan organized, yet eye-catching website. If you are a self-learner you can certainly find a host and start your website without any outside instruction. But, if you prefer one-on-one lessons with someone who can jumpstart your efficiency, I am offering my friendly, tailored instruction in a low stress setting your home or place of business. I am selling nothing but my knowledge, so there will be no high-pressure offers of additional services or products unless you request them. After choosing a hosting package and securing a domain name (most provide a free one with hosting),I will show you how use the web creation software to create the first few pages of your website. I will also show you how to size andoptimize your images and upload them to your website.and use the on-line website creation software to create and maintain a website for your family, hobby or small business. Once you learn the basics, you maintain complete control over your website, with no monthly maintenance fees. For the personal website, I will show you how to create a home page, photo album and to update your website from home or while on vacation. For the hobbyist, I will show you how organize and showcase your collections in photo albums, create a feedback form for visitors to your site and a add personal profile page. For small businesses, I will show you how to pick a website template to match your service or industry, create an eye catching storefront (home) page,instantly update store hours, products, coupons or specials. I will also show you how to set-up and add email accounts, add links, survey and track visitors to your website. My first 1/2 hour telephone consultation is free. During the phone call I will evaluate your needs and let you know what I recommend. I will explain the different hosting packages, themonthly (or annual) cost of the hosting service,and outline theinstruction I will provide. If you decide it is not for you, you pay nothing. If you decided you would benefit from the One-on-One instruction, the feeis only $25.00 per hour, and you pay for only the time you need to master the basics. NOTE: While a basic business website will enable you to sell products directly from you website via PayPal or a simple mail-order request,I do not pretend to be an expert in E-Commerce sites with shopping carts, credit card sales and more complex business applications, so if your needs are more complex, please consult an E-Commerce website professional.
