Keep up with IT

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Based on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, I specialise in web development, and training in several areas of IT.

These days everyone needs to keep up with Information Technology. The internet has become so intertwined with our daily lives that most people are unaware of its full implications. It is a very great medium for global communications. We all need to take advantage of what the internet offers. But some of us need some help. Let's face it, the complexity of the internet is overwhelming. My goal is to help anyone who wishes to leverage the power of the internet to assist them in their daily lives or in their business activities.

Websites. Need help with any issues regarding website design, coding, maintenance, standards compliance? I am able to give guidance in most areas of website building and maintenance.

FREE Advice. Would you like 30 minutes of free advice regarding any issues to do with websites, be it design, hosting, maintenance or otherwise? Please feel free to contact me:

Phone: 07 5452 6268 (Australia)
Email: rodborder(at)hotmail(dot)com

Every Business needs a Website. Why?

To Help Increase Revenue

Create an online shopfront
Make information readily available to the public
Make existing advertising more efficient
Access a larger market

To Decrease Expenses

Reduce the cost of phone book advertising, and other paper based advertising
Reduce other overhead costs by having a virtual office
Update documents online in a centralised location
Use targeted email marketing
Use statistical tools to aid online marketing strategies
Have an online inventory database

Improve Customer Service

Provide fast service using online tools such as instant messaging
Have answers permanently available to Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
Make special offers through your website
Display testimonials from satisfied customers
Respond quickly to changing customer needs

Site Promotion and Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)

Customers can use top search engines, such as Google, to find your website using keywords or a domain name
Easy click and submit to search engines
Be able to reach millions of potential customers

The Cost of a Website? The level of functionality and quality determines the cost, as well as the number of pages and amount of content. Websites are as varied as the internet, almost anything is possible. After speaking with you directly and carrying out a needs analysis, we can get a better idea of what the overall cost might be. Please take advantage of our 30 minutes of FREE advice!

Your budget will determine the level of functionality that is possible for your website. The budget will also determine the quality. Websites can vary from a basic site, starting at around $345, to the more complex site which includes online shopping, usually in excess of $2000. The cost is determined by you, according to your needs and any budgetary contraints.

Website with Online Shopping. Websites in this category vary greatly in both functionality and price. The most common features included in this type of website are:

Customers are able to view products and prices online
Orders can be processed electronically
Product information and pricing can be easily updated by the website owner

The simplest solutions may only be a few hundred dollars. However, it is more common for an ecommerce website to cost anywhere from $2,000 to $5,000.

So, talk with an expert about the options that may be available to you. Following are just a few examples of some of my recent work:

I believe in creating websites that are not only visually appealing, but well coded, standards compliant and fast to load and navigate.

Thanks for visiting, and have a great day!