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First...
take a few moments to think about the scope and feel of your project by filling out our interactive form. The form covers a number of important conceptual areas, and completing it greatly assists us in helping you develop your project. If you'd rather print out a paper version, a standard pdf is available here.
Then...Give Us A Call.
It's free, so don't hesitate to call (866) 890-4409,
we will help you to define your project as well as assist
you in preparing your materials (as listed below) and establishing
a sensible budget.
Collect Your Materials:
Gather any and all information you think
we can use (i.e. images, verbiage, files, concepts, etc.)
If you have digital copy, be sure to perform a spell check
before sending it. Initially, it is not necessary to have
all the text. Preliminary notes, doodles, design references,
etc. are
welcome and can be instrumental in helping us to build the
site you want.
Transferring Documents:
Depending on the e-mail provider, large
e-mails are sometimes difficult
to handle due to restrictions
on size. At Armand Gilbert
Internet Design Studio we can
provide alternatives to ensure
ease and cost efficiency of
getting the files transferred.
Quality of Graphics:
Photographs
are a common graphic element
used in web sites. Be sure to
send the best images you possibly
can: clean photos, camera ready
art,
high resolution images, etc.
If your pictures aren't in good
shape, this could cause many
extra hours for the graphic artist
to bring those pictures back
to life. Send your pictures (packaged
properly so there
is no transfer damage, with a
piece of cardboard to prevent
creasing)
by standard
mail, FedEx, or UPS.
Colors:
Colors on the Internet are shown to you
based on your personal computer
system settings. Keep in mind
that colors may show slightly
different on other computers.
This is unfortunately is out
of anyone's control and should be considered when viewing
a new design.
Targeting Your Market:
You are having a web site built for an express goal. Remember, when you build a web site, you need to keep the consumer's needs in mind. What you like might not be what the viewer likes. Check with your designer on this matter, they are the experts and can provide you with valuable information based on years of experience.
Communicating with the Designer:
We are very good web designers and will be able to answer
most of the questions regarding web site design and marketing.
However,
no one is as expert about your business needs as you yourself.
Feel free to ask as many questions as you need and be sure
to communicate your
ideas thoroughly. Remember, don't hesitate to communicate.
Information about your company and client expectations are
essential to
help us design the most effective website we can.
How to Save Money:
Remember to communicate with the designer
at the beginning of the project. Don't introduce new design
requirements late in the project. If you have a file in a
digital format by all means send that rather than the print
out. Keep
notes, write down your ideas, send e-mails. If you see something
that inspires you, send it over to the designer. And remember,
a picture is worth a thousand words so don't be bashful about
your art skill. Sketch a picture and fax or e-mail it. This
will
make for a smooth design process and keeps you involved as
a vital part of the design process.
By using these guidelines to help yourself and
your designer, the project will run smoother, take less time,
and cost less.
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