INTRODUCTION

 

ARKA DESIGN was established to provide simple but distinctive designs for attractive yet accessible websites. Whether you're looking to kick-start your internet presence or to update your existing website, we have the experience and creativity you need.

 

All our sites are designed with the following features in mind:

• Clear presentation
• Quick loading
• Accessibility
• Search engine ranking

 

Use the menu on the left to discover the different services that we offer. And for more information, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

BASIC DESIGN

 

The possibilities are endless: from a single page with logo, information and contact details, to a more complex site with hundreds of inter-connected pages featuring galleries of images, biographies and lists of products. Whichever package you require, it can be designed to complement your corporate image or house style.

 

If you already have a web-site, we also provide a makeover service, to update the look of the site in this rapidly changing medium, and to make it more accessible to all browsers and search engines.

ADVANCED DESIGN

 

For a more sophisticated site, the following are possibilities we offer in our more advanced packages:

 

As we've done on this site, we can integrate javascript, and flash animations without distracting from the main content, or making the site inaccessible to users that choose not to use these technologies.

 

Although cookies sometimes get a bad press, if used appropriately they can personalise the experience for your visitors and provide useful feedback for you.

 

Streamed sound is vital for a musician to be make demo tracks available at high quality. It can also add atmosphere to non-specialist sites.

 

E-commerce is vital for many small businesses, and several options - including accepting credit card payments via Paypal - are available.

HOSTING

 

The two basic requirements for having a website are registering a domain name (such as www.arkadesign.co.uk) and paying for space on the web, offered by several Internet Service Providers.

 

We can deal with both aspects, and because of our experience with companies who work in these areas we will save you time and money, especially if you require only a small site. Both hosting and domain name registration require ongoing payment, as detailed in the price list section of this site under 'hosting'.

 

All hosting packages include numerous email addresses linked to the website address. Remember, catchy names are being snapped up fast, so if there's a particular name you want, get in touch as soon as possible.

MAINTENANCE

 

There's nothing more annoying than visiting an out-of-date website. In our basic packages we offer the possibility of updating contact details, CVs and news of recent events. Just email us the details, and we can upload the information within 48 hours.

 

But to retain interest in your site over the long term, you need to have a website which is constantly offering something new. With a more advanced package we can regularly upload monthly newsletters, new photos or information about your most recent products or events.

 

 

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS

 

Photography:

On the team at ARKA DESIGN is a professional photographer, offering you a truly integrated web design service, with photographs to fit in with your specific needs on the web. A portrait, a picture of your premises, or pictures of your products will greatly enhance the individuality of your site. Contact us to discuss your specific requirements.

 

Search Engine Submissions:

In order to improve the search engine ranking of your website your site must be well-designed, but must also accumulate links from other sites. We offer different levels of search engine submission: at the basic level we will contact the major search engines and directories, while at the more advanced level we will research websites more specifically geared to your particular business.