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bam bam · 12-03-2007, 10:29 AM

Right, so my Dad wants a new website for his Computer repair company. But i have no idea where to start.
Anyone got any ideas?

His exact description of what he wants is "The whole sha-bang!"

If we could get some ideas rolling i'll be able to start designing. I've got a major creative block at the minute.

Uzzz · 12-03-2007, 10:39 AM

check out your competition...and make something better.

emp · 12-03-2007, 10:49 AM

Exactly. Look at the competition.

Two ideas I came across that I liked:
1) Small computer shop selling parts on ebay as well, advertising this on flyers in their store and advertising their store on ebay auctions
2) A major computer retailer offering phone service (RESTRICTED hours) when you a)register and b)fill a form with your question, THEY call YOU and are actually very helpful.

Other than that, a decent design will already put you above a lot of the other small shops.

To avoid like the plague:
Flash

I HATE all those restaurants, small businesses, etc,... that have a full screen flash anim that will just crawl on my wifes small laptop.
If you want to reach the computer impaired crowd, go with clean, small, optimized HTML 1.0

::emp::

emp · 12-03-2007, 11:02 AM

Other points:

include offline marketing

print that URL everywhere, including, but not limited to:
- business cards
- flyers
- price lists
- invoices
- bumper sticker, etc..
(please leave the http://www off tho)

Provide a Corporate identity

Both site, business cards and everything should have a unified look.
Make a clean logo and include it everywhere. Decide on two colors (or even one) to represent your business.
If your dad's shop already has a color scheme/logo, use that for the site.

Provide clear, friendly and easy information

Chances are that you are either dealing with the computer impaired or the frustrated (after hours of self-repair failing).
Make the page easy to read, provide clear information including prices.
Also make the welcome page friendly and soothing. Research has shown that people experience great frustration, anger and even depression when faced with computer problems. You are here to help.

To include pricing is often not wanted or..Idontknow. however, I find it frustrating if I have to call first to get an idea of how much this is going to cost me.
------------------

After all, make your dad understand that the site is ONE PART of marketing and all parts should play well together. So, yes, he might have to shell out to get a few biz cards or new letterheads printed.

::emp::

bam bam · 12-03-2007, 11:12 AM

Cheers dude, he's got the marketting side under control. I think he just wants to test my ability! I'll suggest all of this to him.

lol, i've only known him for just over 3 years so i wanna make him proud.

Thanks again.

emp · 12-03-2007, 11:36 AM

Hope all goes well.
BTW: Gonna order a batch of autoblogs from you the next few days.

::emp::

sampunk · 12-03-2007, 11:51 AM

What is the main function of the website?

Most small company's site has 5 page. main page, Aim/Goal, product/service, about/company history and contact information.

as emp said, no flash, keep it simple and easy to navigate. Clean professional look is the best

and check this out before getting stock photo
9 things I learned about the world from anonymous stock photo models.

DaveEMG · 12-03-2007, 02:09 PM

^^^ HA HA one of my favorites.

12-03-2007, 10:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
bam bam Fail. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Devon, UK Posts: 845	Brainstorm.... Right, so my Dad wants a new website for his Computer repair company. But i have no idea where to start. Anyone got any ideas? His exact description of what he wants is "The whole sha-bang!" If we could get some ideas rolling i'll be able to start designing. I've got a major creative block at the minute. __________________

12-03-2007, 10:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
Uzzz Death im yur Bitch Lover! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canada, T.O Posts: 1,164	check out your competition...and make something better. __________________ How to make Money- Join Copeac Today! ______________________________________________

12-03-2007, 10:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
emp Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,634	Exactly. Look at the competition. Two ideas I came across that I liked: 1) Small computer shop selling parts on ebay as well, advertising this on flyers in their store and advertising their store on ebay auctions 2) A major computer retailer offering phone service (RESTRICTED hours) when you a)register and b)fill a form with your question, THEY call YOU and are actually very helpful. Other than that, a decent design will already put you above a lot of the other small shops. To avoid like the plague: Flash I HATE all those restaurants, small businesses, etc,... that have a full screen flash anim that will just crawl on my wifes small laptop. If you want to reach the computer impaired crowd, go with clean, small, optimized HTML 1.0 ::emp:: __________________ Blind Ape Seo ¦ My WickedFire articles

12-03-2007, 11:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
emp Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,634	Other points: include offline marketing print that URL everywhere, including, but not limited to: - business cards - flyers - price lists - invoices - bumper sticker, etc.. (please leave the http://www off tho) Provide a Corporate identity Both site, business cards and everything should have a unified look. Make a clean logo and include it everywhere. Decide on two colors (or even one) to represent your business. If your dad's shop already has a color scheme/logo, use that for the site. Provide clear, friendly and easy information Chances are that you are either dealing with the computer impaired or the frustrated (after hours of self-repair failing). Make the page easy to read, provide clear information including prices. Also make the welcome page friendly and soothing. Research has shown that people experience great frustration, anger and even depression when faced with computer problems. You are here to help. To include pricing is often not wanted or..Idontknow. however, I find it frustrating if I have to call first to get an idea of how much this is going to cost me. ------------------ After all, make your dad understand that the site is ONE PART of marketing and all parts should play well together. So, yes, he might have to shell out to get a few biz cards or new letterheads printed. ::emp:: __________________ Blind Ape Seo ¦ My WickedFire articles

12-03-2007, 11:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
bam bam Fail. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Devon, UK Posts: 845	Cheers dude, he's got the marketting side under control. I think he just wants to test my ability! I'll suggest all of this to him. lol, i've only known him for just over 3 years so i wanna make him proud. Thanks again. __________________

12-03-2007, 11:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
emp Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,634	Hope all goes well. BTW: Gonna order a batch of autoblogs from you the next few days. ::emp:: __________________ Blind Ape Seo ¦ My WickedFire articles

12-03-2007, 11:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
sampunk Dirty Chino Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NY Posts: 419	What is the main function of the website? Most small company's site has 5 page. main page, Aim/Goal, product/service, about/company history and contact information. as emp said, no flash, keep it simple and easy to navigate. Clean professional look is the best and check this out before getting stock photo 9 things I learned about the world from anonymous stock photo models.

12-03-2007, 02:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
DaveEMG Pwner. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Silicon Valley, CA Posts: 913	^^^ HA HA one of my favorites. __________________ "If you ain't first you're last..." ... "Oh hell, Son, I was high that day. That doesn't make any sense at all, you can be second, third, fourth... hell you can even be fifth."

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