When I started out in web design I wanted to help musicians get their music out to the masses.
Little did I know, I was also learning how to build effective and usable websites for all types of people, not just musicians.
Over the last few years the web has become an everyday extension of brand marketing and everything that makes up the digital ecosystem that we have all come to experience on a daily basis.
Naturally, from web designs for musicians came businesses and non-profits and eventually I realized that I needed to branch out and build websites for all types of people
Recently, I launched my freelance portfolio and I have been shocked at the response I’ve received. My inbox is full of requests for web designs.
This is really an exciting time for me. I’m trying something new and I can’t thank my friends and family enough for your encouragement and support.
So what is all this stuff?
What is a domain? What is hosting?
DOMAIN
Dub. Dub. Dub. (aka. WWW dot.) www.example.com. Double-U, dOUBLE-u, Double-u DOT.
Your domain name is your web address. Think of it just like your home address. When you buy a domain name, you are buying a plot of land on the World Wide Web.
Once you’ve got the plot of land of the web, you can start building the house.
HOSTING
This is the house. This is the architectural structure, the behind-the-wall framing. All of your website pictures and videos and text will need walls to hang on, won’t they?
A web hosting service is a type of Internet service that allows individuals and organizations to make their website accessible via the World Wide Web.
DESIGN
This is paint, the colors, the decoration. When most people think about building a new website this is the first thing they think about. In reality, the design is a culmination of the creative elements and the architectural elements coming together.
My Design Process
To kick things off, I work on the overall layout/ architecture of pages, content, photographs, links etc. I develop a prototype/ wireframe which helps illustrate a few page layout options.
Then we focus on the creative elements.Things like:
- colors
- photography
- imagery
- branding elements.
Once I have the architecture mapped out AND and the creative elements agreed upon, it’s time to Build the Website.
On the SEO front, I help determine what you need to write about, what keywords to use and how to link it all together so that Google will find and index your website.
If you are in need of a website, a blog, heck- even an app, that’s right, I can even help with building iPhone apps. Let me know- And thanks again!
photo credit: twm1340 via photopin cc
