WEB DESIGN
Let’s Build a Website That Works for You
We know it can be overwhelming spending the necessary time researching and choosing the right website solution. With so many do-it-yourself platforms promising fast results, it’s easy to feel unsure about which direction to take. It is worth remembering however, that not all websites are created equal and a cookie-cutter template from Wix or Squarespace isn’t the same as building your own professional, independent web presence.
At J.Thow Designs, we create custom websites using WordPress, the platform that powers more than 43% of all websites on the internet today. It’s not just the world’s most popular web platform, it’s flexible, reliable, and trusted by businesses of all sizes around the world. Best of all, it helps us put you in control.
Built for the Real World
Gone are the days when your site only needed to look good on a desktop. Today, your audience is just as likely to visit from a phone, tablet, or even a smart TV. That’s why we design sites that are fully responsive, ensuring your business always looks professional, no matter the screen size.
We don’t cut corners. Instead of relying on generic stock images or clip art, we offer original content creation tailored to your brand. Need photography, video, or custom graphics? We can handle it in-house to make sure your site feels authentic and original.
Designed to Be Found
It’s not enough to have a beautiful site, it also needs to get seen. That’s why we include Google Analytics integration with every site we build. You’ll be able to track visitor activity, understand how people are finding you, and make informed decisions about your content and marketing.
Support Beyond the Launch
We don’t just build your site and walk away. We’re here to help you through every step of the process, from securing your domain name and setting up reliable hosting, to making sure your site is running properly 24/7. We’ll even handle the regular updates, unless you prefer to manage things yourself. We even offer training and support options so you can update content on your own even if you’re not already proficient at it.
From the first conversation to launch, and beyond, we’re here to build a site that truly represents you and grows with your goals.
HOW TO SUBMIT CONTENT FOR YOUR WEBSITE
We are always happy to create original content for your website. For content you choose to provide, please use the following guidelines when submitting image or document files for inclusion on your site. If you have questions please feel free to contact us directly.
- YOUR COMPLETE DOCUMENTS – newsletters, etc.. should be saved as a .pdf file. Any future changes that need to be made to these files will need to be made by the creator of the file. (we are NOT responsible for typos or other issues from provided finished files)
- If you prefer, we can compile the files from your content for use online. Images must be saved separately from any Microsoft Word or other word processing documents as jpg or png files. Word corrupts the resolution of your images and they do not display properly online. PLEASE BE SURE TO USE HIGH QUALITY/HIGH-RESOLUTION IMAGES – pixelated images or images that are to be used larger than their original size will display poorly. Often it is better not to use an image at all than to use a bad one. Bad images make your site look amateurish.
- All text should be in Microsoft Word (or similar) or typed in an e-mail that we can copy the text from. PLEASE PROOFREAD FIRST. We are copying and pasting the text you provide for the site, it is a waste of time and resources to post unfinished or incorrect documents. Please make corrections prior to sending them for use on your site, or let us know that you prefer we proofread your content.
- If more than one person is working on parts of your site please be sure to only send us the finished files you wish to use from one of them. If we receive multiple copies of what appears to be the same file we have no way of knowing which one you intended to use and will typically post the most recent file received.
- Please BE SURE YOU HAVE THE RIGHT(S) to use any images or content you are posting! I/WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES INCURRED FOR POSTING IMAGES OR CONTENT YOU PROVIDE THAT YOU DO NOT HAVE THE RIGHTS TO. Typically this means you are only using your original images or images you have purchased the rights to for online use specifically. DO NOT copy images online and think it is ok to use them, in most cases, this is copyright infringement.
- Please be aware we DO NOT edit bilingual or foreign language content. You are welcome to include it, but we simply post what you send, so please be sure all is correct when providing it to us.
- PLEASE REMEMBER – We are happy to create or edit content for you (billed at our normal rate).
If you have further questions please contact us today, Thank You.