What do you want in your web site?
Certain businesses only require a brochure type web site simply reflecting their existing sales catalogues or brochure. For some a brochure site may provide exactly what is requied.
However if you require a little more interactivity then consider some of the functions listed below. Some of the functions we can provide for web sites may interest you, other may not. You may not have realised that certain tasks can be accomplished via a web site and want to explore more.
We've tried to provide a selection of functions that will enhance and increase the interactivity of your web site. The days of static pages that provide a couple of images and some text are fast comming to an end. Site visitors now days will invariably move away from your site in less than 10 seconds if the site appears shabby, unprofessional and has no interaction. Don't let the lack of user stimulous lose you trade.
We hope you enjoy . . .
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Visitor Counter
Keep track of the number of visitors access your site. The counter doesn't necessarily have to be visible to the public, it can be hidden code that provides updates every time a marker is reached. For example when the 10'000 visitors mark is reached you receive an email update.
Add date and time
Adding the date and the time to the site is a nice little feature that some how assure the visitor that the site is up to date. It's also asthetically pleasing.
Shopping cart
With any online sales the shoppng cart function is essential. Letting users keep track of their purchases while feeling assured that the transaction are safe and secure.
Advert rotation
This handy little function lets you tailor adverts and their links to suit. Instead of having one advert on your page linking to one destination each advert can have it's own link to a different landing page.
Email Form
Have a secure contact form that allows site visitors to contact you via email via your web sites, use it to accept enquiries and provide you with accurate and up to date feed back from your customers.
Forum - feedback section
Most of us are familiar with the forum processes where users upload their comments to a site. This function allows visitors to express views and opinions and then display the results on the site -this can be a handy resource generating positive feel for the site and your business.
Collapsible Panel
You may have seen this popular approach on many web sites. The idea is expandable and collapible listings. Many sites use them in the FAQ sections. Apart from looking nice it also provides a easier way for the user to navigate through a large amount of text.
Photo / image gallery
This function allows visitors to get a closer look at some of the images on your site. So for example, a thumbnail of a product would be clicked where upon the image would increase in size providing the user with a better look at the product.