What should we look for in a Website Development firm?
Last Updated on Wednesday, 18 July 2007 18:05 Written by Jonathan Jeter Wednesday, 18 July 2007 17:23
One of the major frustrations for churches and other ministries occurs when they receive wildly varying quotes for web design projects. One of the best ways to avoid this, and ensure the work is completed to the highest standards, is to specify accurately all aspects of the work to be completed.
The old cliché of comparing apples to apples rings true. MinistryWebs has the experience and focus needed for an effective ministry web site that few others possess. In addition, note down the exact specifications for the project, how many pages you require, how many forms, etc. Only by doing that will you ensure that everyone is quoting the same and only then can you really see who is the best value - without compromising on quality.
Having said that, we usually only establish the exact needs of our clients after several meetings and discussions. It can be very difficult for people inexperienced with the Internet to know exactly what can be done to serve best your specific needs. Beyond this, you need to consider various other factors.
These may include:
- Experience of the team.
- Expertise of the team.
- Past projects completed.
- Success of previous projects.
- References and testimonials.
- Technology, including digital cameras, scanners and software.
- Resources, including developers, testers, graphics libraries and research capabilities.
- Specialist skills (i.e. Search Engine placement skills, 'Flash' programming experience).
As an example, our company has over twenty years of experience implementing technology solutions in a Christian ministry environment. We have been creating web sites since 1998 and are continually striving to understand and embrace new technologies, especially when they pertain to helping our clients meet their needs and reach their audiences. We have expert resources in web development, using technologies such as ASP, ASP.net, PHP, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, Flash, and more. We have the ability to create sites in English and Spanish and have available resources for other languages. We work hard to stay ahead of the curve in new technologies and web development, including search engine marketing and web advertising.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 25 July 2007 09:48 Written by Jonathan Jeter Wednesday, 18 July 2007 17:02

