Quill Studios Web Services
Quill Studios offers a range of web services, from simple static web pages to more complicated sites with e-commerce features and content management.
All of our sites are coded using web standards and reflect our commitment to client satisfaction, usability, accessibility and elegant design.
Click here to contact us for detailed information about pricing and timeframes for your website.
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The Quill Web Development Process
Our process for designing and developing sites for the web is focussed on understanding the goals of our clients. We like to begin by gaining an undertstanding of the business we are working for;
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What do you do?
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Who is your primary market?
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Which parts of your business do you want to grow?
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What is your vision for your business?
We think this kind of information is really important for designing a site that will meet your needs.
Once we have an understanding of your business we begin brainstorming ideas and creating wireframes and mockups of designs. These initial ideas are presented to our client and any feedback is incorporated into the designs.
When the client is happy with the design we begin coding the site. By this stage we usually don't require much input from the client as most of the creative decisions should have already been made.
After the site is coded we do some testing and debugging and then it's ready to go live! Your business has a brand new, shiny website!
We Can We Do For Your Business?
Quill Studios has experience developing basic static websites with very few advanced features, right through to fully-featured e-commerce sites.
We have experience with a wide range of leading content management systems (CMS's) including WordPress, Joomla, TextPattern and CushyCMS. We also have experience with several e-commerce platforms including CubeCart and WP e-Commerce (an e-commerce plugin for WordPress).
So whether you're looking for an attractive, well built, simple website or something a bit more advanced Quill Studios has got you covered.
The Importance of Accessibility
In the world of web design, accessibility means making websites that will work on a range of technologies; from older browsers like Internet Explorer 5, through to the most modern browsers, mobile phones and other portable devices. Accessibility also refers to ensuring a website can be used by people with different needs, such as the sight impaired.
Ease of use for the end user is the main priority. Quill Studios can add accessibility features to your site that will ensure everyone can enjoy what you have to offer.
Websites Communicate in a Variety of Subtle Ways
Websites are a form of communication. All aspects of your site communicate to your visitors - from the content, the colours, and the layout, through to the way the site responds to user interaction.
We understand the importance of colour in creating mood, and have a firm grasp of the 'rules' of design, and how and when it makes sense to break them.
How your site works also tells your visitor something. If you weigh down your site with large images or fancy intros that take forever to load, some visitors might think that you don't value their time.
That is why Quill Studios carefully considers how we build your site and every design element we use. We will ensure the messages sent from your website are as positive as possible.
Satisfying the Stakeholders
We see the primary task of a web designer as satisfying the goals and desires of the major stakeholders.
This means listening carefully to what clients want and ensuring they are happy with the finished product.
However, it also means ensuring a wide range of visitors, using a variety of technologies, can access the site and have an enjoyable (as opposed to frustrating) experience.
This commitment to client satisfaction, creating an enjoyable experience for end users and crafting beautiful designs is absolutely central to the way Quill Studios designs for the web.