Top three reasons to use a Content Management are as follows:

Posting to your site without technical knowledge. If you don’t have the right tools, only people with specialized technical skills can post information to your website. A CMS allows any individual with access to the internet to update a website, even those who don’t have technical skills.

Creating a consistent site. Creating a consistent site should be a goal for any website that wants to present a professional, polished image. An inconsistent site reflects badly on you and your organization, actually driveing people away from your site. A CMS makes it easy to maintain a consistent site, while still giving the people who post content the flexibility to express their ideas.

Controlling the information on your site. With a CMS, you can allow whoever you provide access the ability to update your site. Keeping your website updated has never been easier.

This is our top five “never leave home without it” plugins!

Google Analyticator
Everyone needs to track their viewers. No matter how small or large your website is, knowing your website stats is essential. This plugin has an awesome Dashboard widget that, with a glance, you will have a summary of site usage, the top viewed pages, the top referrers, and the top keywords for your website.

All In One SEO Pack
Worried about Search Engine Optimization and can’t afford a SEO expert? Check this plugin out! This plugin automatically optimizes your page titles and automatically generates meta tags. The added bonus? You can fine tune your titles and meta by overriding the manual settings. How cool is that?

Google XML Sitemaps
Want a SEO boost? This plugin automatically generates and submits and XML Sitemap to Google, Yahoo, Bing and Ask.com to better index your blog.

Statpress Reloaded
Real-time visitor statistics for your website. Instantly view the most recent pages viewed, search engine keywords, referrers and more!

Contact Form 7
A simple, flexible contact form. What more can most WordPress users want?

We love these plugins so much, we upload them on every WordPress site we install…At no charge!

We create unique, cost effective websites which help you reach the goals that you have for creating an online presence – whether it be for business or personal use. We strive to create professional website designs that will effectively enhance our image and generate sales. The following outlines our web design and development process.

Initial Consultation

All our services begin with a free quote and consultation to determine your project requirements. We will work closely with you to determine your exact needs and the best way to implement them. A detailed, itemized design worksheet identifying all of your requirements will be created to ensure the best possible solution is provided. This worksheet helps us gather information about your company, services, audience, purpose and goals. Included with this worksheet are requests for examples of websites you like and don’t like, colors you are partial to, and links to your competitors’ websites.

Proposal

Once you are confident that we have addressed your project needs, you may request a formal written proposal that contains all of the details of your project including pricing, payment schedule, and contract. Once signed, the proposal is a legally binding document the authorizes Triple Moons Design to begin work on your project.

Deposits & Payments

We require a 50% deposit upon contract signing. After the legal paperwork is signed and mailed to us, we will begin the design process. Before a project is launched, the balance of the contract is due in full.

Collecting Your Content

You must provide all text, imagery and video for your website. We can provide you with access to hundreds of thousands of royalty free stock photography and video at a cost. We also offer professional copy writing services if needed.

Design

Once a contract is signed you will be provided with three concepts for your new website, usually within two business days. From these three concepts we will work closely with you to develop a final layout that will be both visually pleasing and user-friendly. Final written approval will be requested before moving onto the next stage.

Development

After receiving final approval on the layout we will begin building the website, incorporating the design and all of the content that you provide. After the site is built, you will be able to view all pages to make sure everything is exactly how you wish it to be. You will submit any desired changes and provide final written approval before the site is launched.

Launching Your Website

After final approval and payment has been received, your website will be published onto your domain, live for the world to see. If you do not have domain and hosting for your website, we can take care of that for you.

Ongoing Support

After your website is launched, we can work with you to establish a maintenance schedule to accommodate your requests, feedback, updates, upgrades and any new web technologies you would like integrated.

For those curious about what is and isn’t essential in creating a web site, below is the web design checklist we use before launching a web site. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us and we will be happy to answer any and all questions you may have.

If you are a budding designer or programmer reading this, we highly recommend you pay close attention to this page. Details are very important with each and every web site you create. Double and triple check you work!

Does the site have a favicon?

A favicon is an image that can be seen next to a web site’s address or open tab. These are included on nearly all professionally developed web sites and allows the web site to further promote its branding.

Is there a specific color scheme?

Inconsistency in coloring can deter visitors from ever coming back to a site and not only is it hard on the eyes, but it screams a lack of professionalism. Choosing a color scheme that represents your company or what type of web site you wish to present to viewers is important and time should be taken when making a choice.

Is there sufficient color contrast?

Ensure that foreground and background color combination’s provide sufficient contrast. Viewers with color deficiencies can find online viewing more difficult if contrast is not appropriate.

Are all images optimized for web viewing?

Many web sites are slow because their images are not fully optimized for web viewing. Optimizing images will decrease file size, which means a faster load time. Reducing image size, colors and image quality are the three ways to optimize images for a web site.

Is the site’s navigation easy to understand?

Menu accessibility is one of the key elements in creating a positive experience for a site’s visitors. Most web sites either display a left-aligned, vertical menu, or a top-aligned, horizontal menu. Using these familiar menu styles will help your users feel more comfortable moving from page to page.

Is the site’s navigation consistent?

If each page on a web site has a consistent style, viewers will find it easier to navigate between pages and find the information they are looking for.

Does the site use a correct Doctype?

A doctype (short for ‘document type declaration’) informs a validator which version of (X)HTML is being used on a web site. The doctype must appear at the very top of every web page.

Does the site use valid XHTML?

Valid web sites will load faster than web sites with errors, further more, having valid code will decrease the likeness of having cross browsers problems. Browsers are becoming more web standards compliant, and it is becoming increasingly important to write valid and standards compliant XHTML.

Does the site use valid CSS

For the same reasons the XHTML must be valid, so does the CSS. Mistakes can result in errors in your documents appearance.

Does the site have any broken links?

Broken links can frustrate viewers and drive potential customers away. Broken links will show a lack of professionalism and also keep search engines from properly indexing a web site.

Are “alt” attributes applied for all images?

A text tag should be provided for every non-text element. This not only helps with search engine optimization but with viewers who use a text based browser.

Is the site cross browser compatible?

This is one of the most important aspects for every designer to master. Visitors may not always be viewing your web site in the most modern browser available. While those more technology inclined may scoff at the idea that someone is still using IE6, there are those who lack the knowledge to update or simply don’t care to. Always be in mind of potential viewers or customers needs first and foremost.

Does the site contain detailed metadata?

Metadata (also known as metatags) can include author, copyright, description and keywords information. The use of this coding is mainly for search engine optimization.

Does the site work will in a range of window sizes?

Assuming an average screen size of viewers can put a web site at a disadvantage if all screen sizes are not taken into account. The minimum average screen size for new computers is now 1024 pixels wide, however internet users are still using smaller screens. While a target audience may more then likely use larger screens, consideration should be taken for the possibility of losing viewers and customers if a web site is not created to suit all screen sizes.

Is the home page linked on every sub page?

Some internet users like to go back to a web site’s home page after navigating to other content. The home page becomes a “base camp” for these viewers, allowing them a place to regroup before exploring new content on the web site they are viewing.

Do all external links open in a new window?

Implementing links that don’t take the visitor directly to a page on your site should be opened in a new window by default. This approach benefits the visitor as much as it does the web site owner: the viewer is given free reign to browse the external link, with the option to return to your site simply by closing the external site’s browser window.

Any one who owns or plans start a business should consider having a website. A website is a powerful marketing and advertising tool and a great way to expand your business into other areas. The main benefit to having a website is that your website will be open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Your website can serve as a representative that answers questions about your business, offers customer service even when your business is closed and to sell your products and services. We create unique websites which help you reach the goals that you have for creating an online presence – whether it is for a business or personal use. We strive to create professional website designs that will effectively promote your business to target your audience and generate sales for you. Our goal is to provide High Quality, Affordable, Custom Design.

There is more to building a successful website than learning programs, inserting graphics and text on a page. To produce a successful presence online, there are elements that are essential to a successful website.

Visually Appealing Design

Online users today are directly affected by visual stimulus. Making a lasting impression on your audience is vital to unleashing the potential of your business. We focus on making your site design professional, attractive and unique.

Navigation

If the user can’t find the answers they are looking for quickly and easily on your website, there’s a good chance they will move onto the next site. We will suggest the most effective navigational structure for your website based on the information you want to present and how your customers typically use other sites.

Site Consistency

If your website doesn’t have consistency in the design, structure, color and content layout, users will question if they are on the same website. When someone comes to your website, they should feel they are within the same website from start to finish.

Technology Compatibility

The internet is changing. Web standards are being changed and many of the existing ways to create a website will no longer be successfully executed with modern browsers. Don’t be caught in a panic when within the next five years your website will no longer be accessible to your customers.

Search Engine Optimization

There is no guaranteed method to rank high in search engines, but there are ways to optimize your website to increase your site’s probability in becoming ranked. We’ll do the research and coding necessary to accomplish this without any extra costs.

Performance

With high-speed internet, people are impatient in the online world. If your website takes too long to load, chances are your viewer will leave within seconds of reaching your web site. We are conscious of every bit of space that goes into your website and find a balance between quality and size.