Web Design Agency – idDesign

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO BUILD A WEBSITE IN AUCKLAND NZ?

In New Zealand Auckland there is no exact answer to the question, how much does web design cost without knowing the clients requirements. Thats why at idDesign first consults face to face with a client to determine all the facts to give a tailor made website design quote.

Average Web Design Cost in  Auckland:

The average cost of websites in Auckland is $1,000 – $10,000+ for a custom website built by a professional website design company.

The things that will affect the cost include the amount of pages, special functionality and custom graphic designed content. Many start up companies need logos which will increase the cost if branding and web design is needed.

What are the main web design elements making up the cost

There are a few main elements of website design that influence the cost.

1. Web Hosting, Domain and Software setup – the installation of your websites software on a secure virtual server, installing an SSL certificate, securing a domain name and setting up email accounts on the domain
2. Website Design Responsive Layout – this part of the process involves designing the layout of the website that works on all devices. This involves looking at the navigation on work stations, tablets and mobile phones, to ensure the best user experience is as good as possible.
3. Objective functionality to meet business requirements – this is where a website designer works on the core functionality you need. This can be eCommerce, booking or any specific coding that achieves an action.
4. Text and Image creation – this involves copywriting  purchasing stock images or getting a professional photographer finalising with graphic design services.
5. Ongoing Support and maintenance – a website is never fully finished as it requires ongoing software updates and security patching. This prevents hackers from hacking your site and your site working on the latest browsers.

Professional Website Design Services

The main reason for getting a professionally designed is it will look up market and function according to your requirements.

WHO IS THE BEST WEB DESIGNER OR RATED A TOP WEB DESIGNER?

This is subject to opinion similar to walking into an art museum and saying who is the best artist.

Most people will be influenced by the relationship with the web designer they have engaged with, if they have a good experience with the web design company or web designer they will have rave reviews.

The single biggest objective with a small start out business or company is lead generation and brand awareness. If the company chosen  is successful with generating business, any small to medium business owner will be over the moon. They then will refer this company and consider them the best web designer.

If you are looking for a web designer request to speak to a few clients they have worked for to determine the overall experience.

WEB DESIGNERS AND A WEB DEVELOPERS?

Web Designers Explained

This has changed over time since technology has made it easier for graphic designers and qualified web designers to familiarise themselves with add on web software and plugins. This has taken much of the ground up coding away. WordPress and other content management open source software allow companies achieve many functionalities without the need for a web developer

A  good web designer is someone who is both creative and technically inclined, and uses both these attributes to build or redesign websites. The web designer has the ability to understand what is needed to make a website functional and easy to use, but at the same time make it aesthetically appealing to the user.

Some key skills in web designers:

• Visual design
• UX (user experience)
• SEO (search engine optimisation), marketing and social media
• Implementing coding software like HTML and CSS
• Implementing design software like Photoshop and Illustrator

You may also find it useful to have basic photo editing and copywriting skills.

Web Developers Explained

Web developer is a web software programmer who specialises in the development of applications using associated programming languages like HTML/CSS, C#, Ruby and PHP to name a few. A Web developer is usually concerned with the back end or the programming aspect of creating a website or Web application and is not to be confused with a Web designer, who only deals with the aesthetics of a website or application, although many professionals have both skill sets.

HOW TO PLAN WITH THE CHOSEN WEB DESIGN COMPANY?

The success of any store often comes down to attracting plenty of foot traffic; similarly, on the internet, being ranked highly on search engines can increase business drastically.

However, being on the right page when it comes to establishing new (or refreshing existing) websites is just one string that idDesign offer

Successful website design planning and content management tips:

Develop a clear site map to reach your objective.
Create rich media with design elements to send correct branding messages.
Ensure Functionality and Navigation is tested and has an easy of use.
Edit and write purposeful content that will capture your audience with call to action buttons.
Test and get opinion of relevant audiences for last improvements.
Decide the content associated with each page. Plan for short content and how images can be arranged. The arrangement can reveal how you expect a visitor to review the site. You can then plan how an analytics tag should be implemented.
Decide on a keyword strategy based on the content presented. Plan for non-branded keyword terms (for discovery of your business) and branded terms (to strengthen a brand) – words that contain your business name, or persons involved in a website who are well known online.
Create a relatively broad list keywords for search engine optimization, though remember to select words that speak to your customers.

Spend time crafting the text around the selected keywords to explain the benefit customers receive from working with your business.
Insert keywords in your image filenames when applicable. The file names can appear in the HTML code for a page on which the image appears. To be manageable and not overwhelmed by managing pictures, keep images to a low count 30 if possible and avoid stock photos – Thanks to Pinterest and Facebook, customers are expecting real experiences when they come to see you.
Avoid animations or flashy splash pages on a page. Page speed has increasingly become a factor in visitor enjoyment of a site, as well as a factor in search engine consideration. Moreover many people view websites through a smartphone, even ones not optimized for mobile, so adding extra flash to entertain viewers is outdated.
Consider how images are arranged on each page – as parallax or as a carousel. This will cut the size requirements of a page, as well as provide another way for customers to remain engaged. Let the designer know if you plan to update pictures more than once, so that they can review with you where new images can be placed in the site code.
When adding a mobile site, choose simple actions a visitor would take to contact your business online. An example is being able to call your business via a simple button instead of forcing a dial up of a number.
Footer content should appear across each page, containing social media buttons (Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook, Google Plus, Reddit, etc). It should contain the business address, as well as links, badges, and widgets for other associations, such as the Better Business Bureau or trade association membership. Because social media platforms and organization typically considered highly ranked in a search engine, placing these into the footer can strengthen search engine optimization.
Gather customer accolades for a display on the site. They can appear on main page, one or two on every page, or in a dedicated page for “what customers are saying about us.”
Analytics tag should be decided such that future digital marketing efforts can be planned. Plan exactly what marketing tools will be used, so you have an idea of what to add.
Do not seek to build a great amount of traffic initially. Overcapacity can slow down loading times, hindering customer service, and make the site appear mismanaged by visitors. Build traffic over time, monitoring performance to make adjustments that will come for every site. Make sure a set aside budget for upgrades and site improvements.

WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF WEB DESIGN?

Web design encompasses many different graphic software skills such as using photoshop to design templates and web development disciplines in the production and maintenance of websites. The different areas of web design include web graphic design, content management, image selection and graphic design.

Web design is the process of creating websites. It encompasses several different aspects, including webpage layout, content production, and graphic design. While the terms web design and web development are often used interchangeably, web design is technically a subset of the broader category of web development.

Websites are created using a markup language called HTML. Web designers build webpages using HTML tags that define the content and metadata of each page. The layout and appearance of the elements within a webpage are typically defined using CSS, or cascading style sheets. Therefore, most websites include a combination of HTML and CSS that defines how each page will appear in a browser.

Some web designers prefer to hand code pages (typing HTML and CSS from scratch), while others use a “WYSIWYG” editor like Adobe Dreamweaver. This type of editor provides a visual interface for designing the webpage layout and the software automatically generates the corresponding HTML and CSS code. Another popular way to design websites is with a content management system like WordPress or Joomla. These services provide different website templates that can be used as a starting point for a new website. Webmasters can then add content and customise the layout using a web-based interface.

While HTML and CSS are used to design the look and feel of a website, images must be created separately. Therefore, graphic design may overlap with web design, since graphic designers often create images for use on the Web. Some graphics programs like Adobe Photoshop even include a “Save for Web…” option that provides an easy way to export images in a format optimised for web publishing.

WHAT AREAS DO idDESIGN WEB DESIGNERS COVER IN AUCKLAND?

We offer our web design services to all regions in Auckland and have worked for clients around new Zealand and across the ditch in Australia .

Here are some regions that we cover:

Web Design Auckland :  Arch Hill, Avondale, Balmoral, Blockhouse Bay, Eden Valley, Eden Terrace, Epsom, Ellerslie, Grafton, Glen Innes, Glendowie, Freemans Bay, Mount Wellington, Mount Albert, Mission Bay, Oranga, One Tree Hill, Parnell, Saint Heliers, Saint Johns, Stonefields, Te Papapa, Westfield, Westmere, North Shore and all other suburbs in Auckland City

Web Design East Auckland :  Airport Oaks, Howick, Bucklands Beach, Brookby, Cockle Bay, Golflands, Flat Bush, Farm Cove, Greenmeadows, Heron Point, Hill Park, Mellons Bay, Maraetai.

Web Design North Shore :  Bayswater, Birkenhead, Crown Hill, Cheltenham, Campbells Bay, Long Bay, Hillcrest, Greenhithe, Rothesay Bay, North Barbour, Stanley Bay, Torbay, Unsworth Heights, Windsor Park, Westlake and all other suburbs in North Shore City.

Web Design South Auckland: Manukau, Mangere Bridge, Howick, Otara, North Park, Middlemore, Papatoetoe, Randwick Park, Settlers Cove, The Garden, Wattle Downs, Wiri and all other suburbs in South East Suburbs.

Web Design Franklin :  Ardmore, Alfriston, Papakura, Manurewa East, Rosenhill, West Auckland  and all other suburbs in Papkura District

Web Design West Auckland:  Green Bay, Hobsonville, Laingholm, Konini, Riha, Sunnyvale, Te Atatu, Waiatarua, West Harbour  and all other suburbs in West Auckland.