North Florida Web Design

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Fort Walton Beach, Crestview, Destin, Niceville, Valparaiso
Shalimar, Mary Esther, Cinco Bayou, Laurel Hill

You’ve worked hard turning your dream into reality, one last step.

Use a Website Builder or Let us Build It?

Nowadays, building a website isn’t rocket science. That’s right, we said it—let all the high-priced web designers roll their eyes and sigh. At North Florida Web, we’ve been building and marketing business and niche websites for over 20 years, so we know what we’re talking about.

With the explosion of ready-made templates and drag-and-drop web builders like our Site Builder, building websites has never been easier!

With a little up-front money, some trial and error, and a fair amount of Googling “what does this mean,” most people can build and publish their own website.

So now the question shifts from “can I build my own website” to “is it wise for me to build my own website?

Although it’s totally doable, there are a lot of other nuts and bolts that go into publishing a successful website besides the actual building of the site. These include:

  • API services
  • Google Search Console
  • Google Business Manager
  • XML sitemaps
  • Analytics … and a host of other connective concerns that go into a modern website these days.
  • SMTP Mail connectivity

Every day we hire professionals to do tasks that, if we put our minds to it, we could probably do ourselves.

The thing is, when you hire a pro, not only will you skip the chore, time, and aggravation, you’ll know that the job was done correctly and will stand the test of time. After all, it’s not like small business owners have a lot of spare time on their hands, right?

Building a website is akin to building a house; it’s never as cheap as you originally planned, and there’s going to be an unpleasant surprise along the way. The web, as it relates to web development, is generally free or very cheap to get set up to build a website.

However, that is where the charity ends because those “free” plugins or extensions all have “premium” versions that you will need to purchase to get the full functionality of the plugin. You will probably need a premium theme because all of the “free themes” are desperately wanting.

Ensuring that Google and Bing can easily find and index the website is just as critical, or even more so, than building a nice-looking website. We call it “making the trains run on time.”

These are:

  • Web hosting
  • DNS management
  • Domain management
  • SEO optimization
  • Schema markup
  • Caching for server speed
  • CSS and HTML validation and much more.
  • Social media connectivity
  • Google My Business

One of the most common questions we get from customers is: “Why are you guys less expensive than the other web designers?” The answer is simple: because we can.

In our opinion, the main reason web design is so expensive is that everyone is specialized to a specific niche of the web design process. For example, most design agencies will reference “our design team” when quoting a job or marketing their business. The problem with the word “team” is not the aspect of a team working together; it’s the fact that they MUST have a team in order for them to build a website.

In today’s era of specialization, you have front-end designers, back-end coders, graphic designers, video editors, JavaScript gurus, CSS & HTML experts, IT and server support services, and more. Generally speaking, people in these positions usually only function in THAT specific role. Nowadays, asking a “front-end” person to work on “back-end” issues is analogous to going to a podiatrist for a sore throat. Meaning, most of the larger companies that we compete with have a “team” because it LITERALLY takes a team to build a functioning website.

At North Florida Web, we do 99% of all our projects in-house. This is because we are “the team.” North Florida Web is run by two experienced web developers who can complete almost every aspect of the web design process from start to finish. We don’t need a team of high-priced specialists making $90 an hour to do the things that it takes to get a website up and running. We can do it cheaper, simply because we can.

Up-front Web Design Pricing

Rarely, almost never, will you see a web design agency post their prices upfront. This is because they are unable to tell which build will require additional specialty outside services or additional man-hours.

In our opinion, the main reason web design is so expensive is because everyone is specialized to a specific niche of the web design process. For example, most design agencies will reference “our design team” when quoting a job or marketing their business. The problem with the word “team” is not the aspect of a team working together, it’s the fact that they MUST have a team in order for them to build a website.

In today’s era of specialization you have front-end designers, back end coders, graphic designers, video editors, JavaScript gurus, CSS & HTML gurus, IT and server support services and more. The problem with this is:

Generally speaking, people in these positions usually only function in THAT specific position. Nowadays, asking a “front-end” person to work on “back-end” issues, is analogous to going to an podiatrist for a sore throat. Meaning, most of the larger comap-naies that we compete with have a “team” because it LITERALLY takes a team to build a functioning website.

At North Florida Web we do 95% of all of our projects in-house. This is because we are the “the team.” North Florida Web is ran by two experienced web developers who can complete almost every aspect of the web design process from start to finish. We don’t need a team of high priced specialists making $60 hour to do the things that it takes to get a website up and running. We can do it cheaper, simply because we can.

Custom Web Designs From $799!

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Build Successful Websites with North Florida Web

Creating a successful website requires meticulous planning, much like constructing a house. At North Florida Web, we understand the importance of thorough preparation. Our collaborative approach ensures that we work closely with you to blueprint your project effectively.

Our streamlined web design process guarantees the delivery of the finest website within your timeframe and budget. Here’s a glimpse into our process:

  1. Consultation: We kickstart the journey with an in-depth consultation to grasp your needs, requirements, and goals. Expect fruitful brainstorming sessions as we delve into business and marketing strategies, with your website as the focal point.
  2. Project Proposal/Service Agreement: Following internal deliberations, we present you with a comprehensive Project Proposal, akin to blueprints for your project. Upon finalizing the details, we formalize it into a Service Agreement, signaling the beginning of your project.
  3. Design/Project Interview: Collaborating closely, we outline specific design parameters for your project, including elements for the home page such as images, colors, and navigation.
  4. Design Production and Revisions: Our designers generate templates for your custom design website, allowing you to choose from a variety of layouts. Once approved, we infuse color and design to create a custom website design, accommodating revisions until we reach the perfect design.
  5. Programming Production/Staging Website Set Up: The design is then coded, and our programming team sets everything up. You’ll have access to a staging website for feedback and changes before the final launch.
  6. Proofing/Revisions and QA/Testing: We continue to work closely with you to fine tune everything meticulously testing the website, ensuring it meets the highest standards.
  7. Website Launch and Post-Launch Follow-Up: After your approval, we schedule the launch, and your website goes live. Our commitment extends beyond the launch, as we provide post-launch support and training to ensure your satisfaction.

Let North Florida Web manage your website project seamlessly. With our expertise in marketing communications and technology, we streamline the process, allowing you to focus on your business. Get started today and let’s create a website that exceeds your expectations!

Why we do the webby things we do …

We’re North Florida Web LLC, your friendly neighborhood web pros, chilling in the sunny vibes of Destin, Florida. We’re all about creating amazing websites, getting your name out there with some cool web marketing, and designing digital spaces that really represent who and what your business are all about.

We’ve been at this for over 20 years, crafting custom web solutions for businesses and individual pros all around North Florida. Our secret sauce? A mix of top-notch quality and prices that make you go, “Wow, really?” More About Us …