On this page, we will provide you with answers to many questions regarding the Web Site design process: from your initial Web Site ideas, to seeing the finished Web Site on the Internet on the domain name of your choice.

Q. I need a Web Site, but I don't really know where to start!

A. That's fine. Even if you only have a rough idea in mind, through discussion with us we can build a few initial pages for you, with some text, graphics/photos etc, depending upon the style of Web Site pages you want.

Web Site design is not a linear process, as items can be added/erased/changed to a variety of separate pages until the finished result is reached. Even if you need a large amount of text on your Web Site but are not sure what to write or how, at Atrium Web Design we are unique, with an honours degree in English Literature, we can actually structure the content for you- your Web Site will be written in a lucid, professional manner, depending upon the text you require. If you would like to see this writing style come to life, please view the Web Sites already designed on our portfolio pages.

Q. I only need a small Web Site but don't want to pay a fortune. Can I still get a quote?

A. Definitely. At Atrium Web Design we specialise in the small/medium business and work from one page upwards. What remains constant is that every Web Site is treated with the professionalism it deserves, whether we are designing one page or 200. We can also design different kinds of Web Sites depending upon your requirements; from CV's, music/video showcases, to on-line catalogues and everything inbetween.

Q. I already have a Web Site but I want it fine-tuning/re-vamping. What can I do?

A. We provide a special service for those who already have a Web Site, as we can change anything you would like on your site, or even change the site completely and add/delete as many pages as you wish. We can even change your graphics/company logo or add new ones. Please telephone, e-mail, or use our enquiry form to find out about our special rates for Web Site re-design.

Q. I live miles away from your office. Could I still use Atrium Web Design?

A. You could still use Atrium Web Design even if you live outside the UK! Web Site design is unique in the manner that ideas can be communicated via e-mail, telephone or post, and you can view your Web Site being built online (or we can send everything to you as your Web Site progresses). We can also arrange payment to Atrium Web Design in your local currency.

Q. What is a domain name? Do I need one?

A. A domain name is the ‘address' on the World Wide Web where your site will reside. If you reserve a domain name, this space on the Internet is your where your customers can easily find your site. Domain names commonly begin with the prefix ‘http://www' and have a name in the middle reflecting your business/ personal name (ie ours is ‘Atrium' as in http://www.atrium.cwc.net). Domain names end in a number of suffixes, most commonly .co.uk, .com, .net or the new .tv. Registering a domain name makes sense as this will be your personal Web address, and one that reflects your business. As part of our services, Atrium Web Design will arrange and register a domain name for you.

Domain name registration often comes with Web Site hosting space. This means that the company that ‘hosts' your web page can provide e-mail access to/from your site etc, and any extra's such as the provision of on-line forms (useful if you have an e-commerce site and people would like to order goods from your company). Once again, Atrium Web Design arranges the provision of Web Site hosting space alongside the registration of a domain name.

Q. How would you actually design a Web Site for me?

A. Your Web Site is an on-line advertisement for your company; a professional ‘brochure' to promote your business to the rest of the world. We begin by helping you formulate your ideas, collect and arrange photos you would like to use on your Web Site, discuss the style of the site/special effects etc, and help you write your text. We then decide with you the look for your on-line company logos, and begin building the Web Site.
As your Web Site is being built, we are constantly aware of how it will look on the Internet; everything we design is maximised to be viewed on the web very rapidly, as business can be lost if a potential customer is waiting too long for a Web Site to load. We make sure your pages, graphics, photographs and text load quickly, easily, are fully functional, and look professional.

Once the design process has begun it does not end there! You have complete control over how you want your Web Site to look, and when your Web Site is finished and you are happy with it, we upload it to the Internet and submit your site to 40 of the worlds top search engines. (90% of search engine visitors use just five major search engines).

Search Engine registration is one of the most important aspects of Web Site management (and submission to them is a monthly task), as good serch engine placement means that people around the world will be able to find your Web Site quickly and easily.

Q. What if I need to change things on my site in the future? Can you update my site for me?

A. Yes. As part of our monthly search engine registration service, Atrium Web Design can change anything you would like on your site, from contact details to photographs. We understand that the maintenance of a web site is a very fluid process, and details can go quickly out of date. Half of the process of Web Site Design is the upkeep and maintenance of your Web Site.

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