Why do I need a website?

How much does it cost?

Why not just create one myself?

What do you mean by a 'bad website'?

How will anyone find me on the Net?

Can I update the site myself?

Why should I use Centrical Solutions?

What other services to you offer?

Can you help promote my website and my business?

Can I see some samples of your work?

What's the difference between a web designer and a usability expert?

Why do I need a website?
Every business can benefit from a well designed website. Whether you are a sole trader working from home, an independent business owner selling products or services to local customers, or a medium-large service provider, Centrical can show you how a website can, very cost-effectively, help your business grow to the next level. Every company is different, and we don't believe in a 'one size fits all' approach - please contact us and we'll explain to you in simple terms how you can get the best from a website.

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How much does it cost?
Budget is obviously a big consideration for you and we'll always do what we can to work within your particular budget. However, in terms of 'value for money', the benefits of having a good quality website are endless - most sensible people don't mind investing in something that will provide them with long-term, good value. However, we believe that paying for an unprofessional, badly designed website that gives no thought to usability or purpose, is a waste of time, effort and money (see 'Bad Websites' in the Links and Resources section). We are happy to provide you with a quote, but we usually need to discuss your specific requirements before we can give you an accurate price breakdown. Please contact us for a FREE, no obligation quote and proposal.

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Why not just create one myself?
This may appear to be a cheap and attractive option - indeed, the Internet is full of examples of 'all my own work!' However, it is very rare that one person will have expertise in all the skills needed to produce a high quality website - professional graphic design skills, layout knowledge, copywriting skills specific for the web, marketing and sales know how, html and other programming language - and a number of other skills are all vital if you want to succeed on the Web.

Also, be wary of friends or relatives offering you a website as a favour or on the cheap. It's wise to check out their previous work first and educate yourself about what makes a good site, and what makes a 'bad' one. If your business and customers are important to you, it really is better to leave website design to a team of experts that know how to create the best site for your particular business needs - there's more to it than meets the eye! Contact us for a FREE quote and proposal.

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What do you mean by a 'bad website'?
As you know, a good website presence can build your company and brand at a phenomenal rate. Done properly and marketed well, you can expect to see a rapid increase in sales volume, an increase in the number of times your customers buy from you, and an increase in the number of customers you currently have.

However, be warned that a bad website can do exactly the opposite!

A 'cheap', amateurish-looking site can actually have a very bad effect on how your business and brand is perceived. Remember, your business reputation is at stake - a poor website can very often do more harm than good.

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How will anyone find me on the Net?
Internet users have millions of Web sites to choose from - and it's growing by the day. Statistics show that back in April 2000, there were around 15.6 million sites on the Internet. By January 2008, this number had grown to 155.5 milion. So how does anyone find your site on the Internet?

The fact is, despite the many promises that Search Engine Optimisation companies often offer - there is no surefire, guaranteed method to ensure your site will be found, or listed on the Search Engines.

However, there are some timeless, common sense approaches that Centrical adopted from day one, which we know are still as relevant and effective today as ever.

By understanding how web users surf the Internet, we can optimize your website so they can find it in the Search Engine results (still the number one way that people find their way around the internet). Secondly, we can advise and implement online and offline marketing and promotional methods which will promote your site and build your brand with the people who need to know.

Put your website in our hands and we'll make sure you're not lost in the Internet 'black hole'!

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Can I update the site myself?
Yes! We are happy to create 'self-managed' sites, or individual pages, that allow you to add and remove text and/or images yourself - talk to us about how we can do this.

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Why should I use Centrical Solutions?
Not all Web design companies are the same! If you've read any of our site, you'll see how committed we are to producing clean, simple and usable websites - without them coming over as boring or unattractive. If you want a website that your customer is happy to use and really 'sells' for you, then please contact us.

We adopt the same approach for our other services - we focus on you and your customers to come up with the best solution for your needs, and we deliver 'the goods' on time. We're small, but perfectly formed! Centrical have a very talented team of people - telephone and speak to one of us about how we can help take your business to the next level.

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What other services to you offer?
We have an experienced graphic designer (Senior Creative) who creates corporate identity, logos, packaging and marketing materials. We also have marketers, illustrators and copywriters who can focus their talents on any form of promotion that your company needs. Please also see below about promotion and concept work.

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Can you help promote my website and my business?
Yes, we can! We have worked for over 10 years, helping businesses to market and promote themselves - this experience and know-how comes through in all areas of our work. As well as using new and upcoming online tools and information (such as Twitter or MySpace), we're not afraid to remain with simple, tried and test methods, which have proved effective, practical and cost-effective since we first started out.

We can also assist you in building a recognised 'brand' (even if you're a very small business or sole trader) and help identify appropriate marketing, advertising and PR routes - and generally, inject some energhy, enthusiasm and creative 'juice' into the process! We're good at coming up with ideas and concepts for company names, brand identity and logos, and also advertising campaigns.

To see how we can help you and your business, please call or email us without any obligation.

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Can I see some samples of your work?
Our website has recently been updated to show some recent examples of our web design, logo and corporate identity, print design and packaging design work. Please take a look at these examples - and if you'd like to see our design work 'in the flesh' to appreciate the quality, then please let us know.

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What's the difference between a Web designer and a usability expert?

As Jakob Nielsen explains:

"These are two different skills. Sometimes you can be lucky and find one person who can do both well, but that's rare. Most big companies need to hire several people and build an interdisciplinary team for their Web site. It is true that there are more Web designers than there are usability professionals. Of course, it's tempting to spend 100 percent of your budget on design and development, but then you'll almost always end up designing the wrong thing that customers don't want to use. Better to spend 10 percent on usability and making sure you are doing the right thing."

The good news is that by placing your website with Centrical, you can rest assured that we take care of usability for you! We believe there should be no need to spend extra on something which is vital to the overall success of your website.

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