Web design
We have extensive experience designing a wide range of websites and we will work with you to create an effective online presence which drives business to you. We offer a full range of services and the process does not stop after we have designed the site as we will help maintain and promote the site for you as well as actively encouraging you to take the steps that will ensure your website remains a vital marketing tool.
Our design service starts with an initial consultation where we will develop an understanding of your business and market sector. We look at the company background, your target audience, key competitors and your requirements (if known) and from this we develop a website proposal which outlines the suggested look, structure and content of the site. During this initial design phase we will create mock-ups of the designs allowing the customer to experiment with colour schemes, images and layouts.
As experts in your field ASM Development will assist you in developing and structuring the content in a manner which makes it attractive to the online user and readily accessible by search engines.
Brochure sites - Whether it's 3 page site for a small business or 300 pages for a multinational we will design a site which looks great, is easy to maintain and meets all the latest standards.Recently designed brochure sites
E-commerce sites - With experience designing sites which range from those selling 1 item to over 40 000 we will build a bespoke e-commerce site to meet your exact needs. Security is always a concern with e-commerce and all our sites meet the highest standards whether using Paypal, Worldpay, Google Checkout or any other payment gateway.
Recently designed e-commerce sites
Database Driven Sites - Whether it is a booking system, intranet, forum, stock library, networking or any other site which relies on a database we can develop a bespoke solution to suit your requirements. Normally the site will be designed from scratch but on occasion there may be an out of the box solution available and we are happy to undertake the integration of such solutions into an existing or new website.
Recently designed database driven sites
Content Management System (CMS) - A CMS is a system which allows a user with no web design skills to make changes to a website. E-commerce and database driven websites include CMS by the very nature of their function but a CMS can also be built into a brochure site.
Blogs Increasingly being used for business as well as personal use having a web log or blog is a great way to reach out to a wider community of internet users and we can design and install a custom blog of any type - including integration into a standard website.
Web Hosting and Domain Names
All our sites are hosted on the very latest, high quality servers to minimise down time and ensure the security and availability of your site. In the unlikely event of things going wrong the host company we use has one of the best support desks in the whole of the industry and responds to technical and sales enquiries within minutes and hours rather than days and weeks, which is unfortunately so often the case.
If you prefer to use an alternative host this is not a problem and we are happy to advise on the hosting package you require.
Domain name registration is one of the first steps any new business should undertake and we will search for, and register domain names on your behalf and provide advice on choosing names to ensure that your brand is easily accessible online. Although useful to have your company name registered it is valuable to have a generic domain name for search engine optimisation purposes. Eg A plumbing firm in Glasgow may take AscottandSon.co.uk but would be well advised to take a domains such as glasgowplumbingservices.co.uk as well.
Website Check-up
The internet is a fast moving environment and this coupled with development within your company means that it is realistic to expect that your online requirements will change over time – a good website will reflect such change. Our no obligation web checkup service is provided free and highlights areas where your online presence could benefit from changes or additions. It is also increasingly important as disability discrimination legislation is enforced that companies have a website which meets at least the minimum design standards. All sites designed by ASM Development meet the latest W3C standards.
Digital Design
Whether your already have company logos and branding our digital design service allows you to develop a brand identity which is suited to the online medium. Traditional logos do not always transfer well to screen and we can offer advice on how to tailor existing ones to meet the requirements of digital while retaining the all important company identity.
Website Updating/Maintenance
Updating and maintaining a website is critical to its success and whether you choose to use a CMS or engage us to make the changes we can develop a structured program to ensure that your website always looks great and stays effective.
