Creating a website is a multi-faceted process, ranging from the creation of a "domain name" to search engine optimization. Tri-County Web Design offers a complete solution for each website, and we keep our customers involved in every step.

Domain Name Registration
A "domain name" is simply your address on the Internet, the ".com" name for your business. Unfortunately, the popularity of the Internet has made most of the common names scarce, but we will work with you to find a suitable domain name for your website. Domain names generally range from $7-15 per year (depending on the registrar), and are registered for a minimum of 1 year.

Site Composition
Your website is an important representation of your company, and as such, it should contain an appropriate combination of aesthetics, functionality, and content. We stress to our customers the importance of keeping things simple. Your customers visit your website because they seek information about your company. Flashy menus and animated graphics (that can be found on many websites) are a significant distraction to visitors, whose time is just as valuable as your own. We pride ourselves on our ability to convey information in a clear and concise manner by using just the right amount of color to make your website attractive, and organizing your content to simplify navigation. Your website will also be created in such a way that ALL users will have the same, pleasant experience, regardless of the type of Internet browser they are using. Most "consulting" companies only design websites to be fully compatible with Internet Explorer, which limits the functionality for those who use other browsers.

Site Hosting
Once your website has been created, the actual files used to create the site need to reside on a web "server" connected to the Internet. This is known as "hosting", and is a service we can provide to you personally. See our Web Site Hosting page to find a comprehensive package that suits your needs, or just call us for advice. Our prices are competitive, and our service is outstanding.

Search Engine Submission & Optimization
Internet "search engines" such as Yahoo! and Google work by indexing website documents that are available across the web. The search engines use carefully crafted keywords found in each document to categorize each site for later retrieval. In order for your website to be listed in the database of each search engine, it must be individually submitted to each search site. Upon completion of your website, we will submit your site to many of the largest search engines available on the Internet so that you can take advantage of the added exposure that the web has to offer. We will also optimize any keywords in your website content to ensure adequate placement within each search engine database.

Site Maintenance Training
In dealing with typical "consultants", the ongoing cost of updating your website content can add up. You'll find yourself being billed for one, two, or three hours here and there to accomplish simple tasks like adding or changing an email address to a page. We take a different approach by handing the controls over to you (if you want them). Each website is equipped with an online administrative interface that allows you to change page content, upload pictures or files, modify your navigational menu, etc. This is an excellent way to keep costs down using a Do-It-Yourself approach. Once your site is up and running, we will meet with you to explain the various aspects of site maintenance, and give you a brief tutorial on how to use your administrative interface.