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Web Design
This page is aimed at local businesses who want to set up or improve their website.
We do not offer any commercial web design services ourselves, the information here consists of advice and tips.
Setting up a website
Two basic options are available - create the site yourself or get someone else to design it.
There are a number of free sites available that let you set up a fully functional basic website that serves well
as a front window for a small business. A bit of HTML programming knowledge is useful but not essential.
Try Google Pages for a good example of a free page creation service.
To get a more professional design you can employ a website designer to create the site for you. There are a number of web designers in the Dorset area and further afield.
Check for designers who offer a fixed rate package and have a portfolio of exisiting sites available.
Search Engine Optimization
Search Engine Optimization (or SEO for short) is a wide area that cannot be covered in depth here. Many free SEO resources are
available on the web. This guide www.websitepublisher.net/seo-guide/ is a good resource.
Directories
Visit the Google Local Business Centre at www.google.com/local/add to update your business profile.
The Yahoo Directory lists businesses by category at dir.yahoo.com/.
Add your website to Microsoft Live at webmaster.live.com/.
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