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Helpful DocumentsHelpful LinksJosh Questions What services do you offer? My skills and experience are focused on many types of onscreen design and development. This means that I offer a long list of services ranging from Web design to Multimedia development. Basically, I design and develop Graphic User Interfaces and Multimedia Presentations to be delivered over the Internet and CD-Rom. Apart from my design, I also offer services related to development of HTML, JavaScript, Action Script, Flash, Animation, 3-D Design, Video, Audio, and Voice Over. What are your rates? My rates change depending on the current economy and market value of my services. I always charge one flat per hour fee for all my services, no matter what that service is. Typically, I estimate the project's hours before beginning so a project price can be agreed upon. Contact me directly about your project and I can share my current rates and estimate your specific project. What training do you have? My degree is in Visual Communication, I also have over 8 years experience doing design and development for websites, CD-Roms, animation, user interface, and multimedia presentations. I also have experience with many types of presentations, training, and lectures regarding these techniques and technologies. Web Questions Why is a Web site important to my business? More and more websites are becoming a vital part of doing business. At the very minimum, a Web site provides general information about your business including contact information, locations, and a simple description. A Web site can be an effective tool because it is much cheaper to reach a larger audience than traditional marketing efforts. Furthermore, a Web presence helps to build your company name and recognition by utilizing your company logos, colors, tag lines, etc.... More sophisticated sites can provide your company an opportunity to interact with your customer and educate them about your products and services, encourage them to contact you for more information, and even get them to spend money! What do I need to get started? There are some specific items to think about when you are ready to get your business on the Internet. Identifying what items you want to deliver on your Web site is very important. Your Web site should just be an extension of all other marketing material, strengthening your current identity program. Features and functionality can then be added to expand the sophistication of your Internet presence. See the Helpful Documents above, to learn more. How do I market my Web site? Generating traffic to your Web site is the most important element to a successful Internet strategy. There are a wide variety of ways to advertise your Web site. However, there should be additions made to all your current offline marketing material to assist your online efforts. A significant online marketing budget will translate into increased business, sales, and market share. See the Helpful Documents above, to learn more. Multimedia Questions How can multimedia help my business? Utilizing multimedia when delivering your company's message will add instant sophistication that puts you ahead of the competition. Having a small business card sized CD-Rom that contains animation, video, audio and other interactive information gives you something special to leave with your clients. Creating a product sales brochure that connects to your website can extend the shelf life of your marketing material. Developing tailored sales presentations that can be utilized by your entire sales force to unite the company's message. The possibilities are endless if you have a market that has ready access to a computer. |
