what is broadband

Why do I need a website?
In this new millennium, the computer and your personal web page are quickly becoming the most powerful sales tool available to you. There has been a fundamental shift in the way people access information and even if you view a computer as a useless box, the lion's share of the population is integrating the Internet and computer into their daily life. "The Internet will wait for no man, no company and no country", said John Chambers, CEO of Cisco Systems. A company web site is inexpensive, reaches a global audience, and can be continually updated with unlimited information.

What is unique about a web site designed by Broadband Wave, LLC?
1. We design to clear cut objectives and strategy.
2. We custom build each web site - we never use templates.
3. We concentrate on making your web site both functional and entertaining.

Stages of development identified by Broadband Wave, LLC:

I. Stage One: Understanding Your Product, Service and Objective: The first stage requires some work on your end. We will be designing a shell of your web site. During this phase, we will put a splash (coming soon) page online.

A. Site Architecture: We have found that most small business will present information in 5 main categories: About Us, Products & Services, Contact, Customer Assistance and Extra. We have listed a few possibilities below. Take a look at what we have and then brainstorm on what sections will best suit your business.

Examples of About Us Pages: •About Us •What We Do •Why Choose Us •Mission statement •Our Process •Qualifications •Philosophy •Our Staff •History •References •Portfolio •Employment Info •Case Studies

Examples of Products & Services Pages: •Store •Products •Services •Programs •Events •Rate Sheet/ Pricing

Examples of Contact Pages: •Contact Us •Comments Form •Support Form •Seminar/ Course Sign-up

Examples of Customer Assistance Pages: •Product Data Sheets •FAQ's •Customer Service •Return/ Billing Policy •Contracts •Locations/ Map (Directions- we can link to mapquest) •Privacy Policy

Examples of Extra Pages: •Articles •Emergency •Links •News

B. Navigation Style: Consider if users are going to be using your site for: •General Surfing •Quick Navigation •A step by step process

If you don't anticipate having too many pages, you may want to have a site navigation bar with all pages available on each page. If you need users to go through a step by step process (such as an in a photo album), you will probably only want to give them access to the "next" page on each page.

II. Stage Two: Development of Strategy and Design: During this stage, we will be trying to get all of the content that you would like online in the proper place. Your layout designer will consult with you to make sure that all information is in the proper place and that it fulfills your goals for your online presence.

III. Stage Three: Implementing and Finalization: This stage is the culmination of all stages. Your art designer will consult with you to make sure that you are happy with the design features that we are using.