Creative Design

Creating a website for your company can be a daunting and scary process. We take the stress out of the process by delivering quality results in a timely manner, all with a level of professionalism and service that simply cannot be exceeded. Whether you need a personal web site or a corporate portal, Design SM can create an innovative web presence specified to your needs. .

By working through our step by step process you will never feel a project is running away from you.

Not sure what you’re looking for? That’s fine too. We will develop a few visual site ideas for you to choose from before you ever sign a contract.

The bottom line is we love what we do. We are in the web design business, not the web template business. We design an online projection of your business, not force feed you some standard template.

Call or email today to see what we can do for you.

Content Management

What good is a website that never changes once it is built? We live in a demanding society; if your company falls behind the latest trend, it could be the last mistake you make. You can’t afford to wait for a web designer to update your site with critical information or products. We provide websites that once built, you take control!

So what is a Web Content Management System? Simply put, a Web Content Management System (CMS) is software that enables you to make a range of changes to your website at your discretion, without any technical or programming know-how.

Design SM can build you a creative, personalized site utilizing the latest open source CMS tools available. If you already have a site, we can integrate your existing site into a CMS, give you lessons on how to use it, and provide unique, stylish skins, which will accurately represent your values, mission and character of your site.

Search Optimization

The most detrimental and often overlooked part of a website is optimizing it for today’s search engine. Having proper tags and descriptions for your site can mean the difference between showing up first in a search and being lost in internet obscurity.

Beware of “Web Optimization Specialists” who promise to “Make your site #1 in Google instantly!” Unfortunately, the methods employed usually violate search engine rules and can lead to you getting banned.

There are a few basic principles to increasing your search exposure. The easiest way to do so is $$$. Paying to have your site listed is the fastest way to move up the search result chain. What? You don’t have big bags of money lying around waiting to be sent to Yahoo and Google? Most people don’t. By following these simple steps, it will dramatically improve your search result standings.

• Build the site properly –Basically, if the search engines can’t read the content of your site, they can’t list it.

• Keyword analysis – We will identify the keywords and phrases people actually use to search for your site.

• Linking strategy – We will develop a solid strategy to increase your inbound links and maximize their effectiveness.

• Keyword placement and keyword density - The manner in which you use keywords or phrases is critical to success.

It is important to emphasize that Search Engine Optimization does not happen overnight. Search engines may take awhile to reposition your site. Furthermore, search formulas change over time, requiring occasional adjustments along the way. In all cases, you can take comfort in knowing that Design SM will guide you in maximizing and refining your content.

ECommerce

Professional ecommerce web site design is essential to sell in the competitive online marketplace. The market seems to be unlimited, but visitors avoid mediocre websites with either pretentious and amateur design or inconvenient technology.

To setup and manage an online shop you need effective eCommerce solutions that are easy to use and have all the required features. Design SM makes it easy for you to sell your products online without compromising your store’s aesthetics and features.

BrandIdentity

Our logos don't just create an identity, they create a connection with the audience they speak to and differentiate the product or service being offered. Your logo and branding should allow your customer to see your company as providing a distinct solution to their unique problem. A logo speaks volumes about what your company does, what its values are and what it can achieve. We make sure your logo has as much personality as your company does.

At Design SM, we have 'True Artists' that can create not only cutting edge graphical designs, but also give you a traditional hand-drawn, custom design.