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Designing a Website

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  • 15-05-2006 11:30am
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    yellow
    Closed Accounts Posts: 54 ✭✭


    Hi I am setting out to design a website. I am currently deciding on whether I should do it myself with the likes of dreamweaver or frontpage or one of these or should I fork out a few thousand to a web agency? Anyone have any opinions on which way I should go? whats good and bad about doing it DIY with something like Dreamweaver?


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    Keedowah
    Registered Users Posts: 979 ✭✭✭Keedowah


    Thats a bit vague - what experience do you have of web development?
    What functionality does this site need to have?
    Is it for a business or personal?
    etc..


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    comer_97
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    it depends what you are trying to do and what your design experience is like. And not all web agencies charge thousands. I do websites as a sideline, and there are lots of others who do too!


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    smash
    Closed Accounts Posts: 34,809 ✭✭✭✭smash


    OK, your site has to represent your company and look professional.

    I've done a lot of sites for people who've tried to do it themselves and realized that it's harder than it seems is. First you need to get a somain name and plan out exactly what you'll need the site to do - EXACTLY, down to last detail because there's no point in starting it without a vision. Then you need to design the layouts and chop it up and code it around a content management system so it can be easily updated at any stage. Then set up the hosting and upload the files, do the testing and add the content and set it live.

    If you're going to do it, use Dreamweaver - but you'll end up back with an agency in a few months any way. Send me a message then and I'll send you a tender for the job. I have a good portfolio with a lot of high profile clients.


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    GoneShootin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,478 ✭✭✭GoneShootin


    The questions you pose should be asked here


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    paulocon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,171 ✭✭✭paulocon


    shouldn't cost 1000's to have a site designed.

    Issues about doing it yourself would be in relation to getting a professional look, having something that can be updated easily (Content Managed), having something that will perform well with Search Engines.

    A lot of people thing setting up a successful website is easy.
    Believe me, it is far from that.
    It is extremely time-consuming even after the site goes live...

    I've plenty of experience in this field so if I can be of any help, feel free to PM me and I'll give you my email address.


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