Web Services
Design
On the Web, design means much more than choosing colors and type
fonts. The best Web sites are designed with careful attention to
items that users may not see but are affected by as they use your
site.
Using a "Rapid Web Development" approach, DoIT staff
can help you master the essentials of excellent Web design.
- Rapid Web Development
Rapid Web Development is a structured approach to help organizations
- Site structure and organization
Defining a clear purpose for the site; ensuriing that purpose
is achieved through good organization of content.
- Page design
Using templates, style sheets and other tools to create a consistent
and compelling visual presence.
- Text writing and formatting
Clarity and brevity are essential for text that is to be published
on the Web. "Chunking information," using lists and
other practices have been shown to help users keep reading in
the online environment.
- Multimedia & Graphics
Selectively adding sound, video, and interactivity to a Web site
can reinforce messages to your target audience. Title banners,
unique buttons, and other graphic treatments can strengthen the
impact of your Web site as well.
- Content management
Having a plan and process for maintaining web site content
keeps your site current and attractive to users. Even on small
Web sites, content can quickly become unmanageable. Similar text
may reside in multiple places (i.e. directory information) which
makes it difficult to update.
DoIT staff can advise you on solutions (i.e. database-driven content)
and options, such as having DoIT maintain the site through an
ongoing maintenance contract.
- Solid infrastructure
To support your new Web site, your organization's technical infrastructure
(Client and server software, networks, security, etc.) may need
to be upgraded. DoIT consultants can help you evaluate your infrastructure
and migrate it to an environment that fully supports current web
technology.
For more information, call Tech Consulting at 265-SHOW(7469) or
send email.
