To help you pick the right web design company, here are six tips you can utilize.

1. Look at testimonials

A sure sign of a good web designer is that he or she will have testimonials from previous clients on the front page of their own website. Read through these to get an impersonal impression of what other people think. Of course, they will all be positive, but perhaps, one or two of the testimonials will stand out and show you a good reason why you should hire that company.

Here at DuoParadigms, our clients aren’t just clients. Through the process of working with us, they become our friends. You can see what they have to say about us on our testimonial page.

2. Look at past designs

Sometimes, a web designer will be good at what he does, but he may not be the right match for your site. Perhaps, that particular designer specializes in a type of theme and that theme does not match your interests.

In these cases, it’s always important to look at past designs and pay attention to trends or patterns. You can get a good sense of what the designer likes by recurring themes.

While our designers at DuoParadigms have special design tastes, they also specialize in being able to work with YOUR style. You can see on our portfolio page some of the different trends and styles we have worked with through the years.

3. Consultation

The web designer you consider should be willing to work with you in an on-going basis. If they are only willing to consult with you once or twice, they aren’t the right choice for you. You need a designer who can keep you updated and show you the progress. The designer must also be willing to accept changes that you want to make.

Even after we finish a website, we’re committed to working with you. At DuoParadigms, we provide complimentary support and can even schedule time to walk you through your new website in person or remotely.

4. Benefits

If you plan to have frequent work done to your site, find out if your prospective designer is willing to work with you on the prices.

Here at DuoParadigms, we offer multiple site discounts, plus discounts on on-going updates for your website.

5. Understanding

Web designers need an understanding of the ever-evolving Internet. Businesses need to stay on top of trends and they need their websites to also adapt to the changes. Therefore, web designers need to also stay on top of changing trends. Site designs that worked five years ago may not work today.

We’re constantly staying in tune with the latest design trends at DuoParadigms and can work with you to design a website that will not only be trendy, but meet your business’ unique needs.

Keep these tips in mind when you are looking for your web design company. While you’re making a list of potential web design companies, drop us a line for a free website quote. We would love to have a chance to earn your business!

Making your message and your church available on the Internet is a wonderful way to reach even more people with the truths of God’s Word! To help you start, here’s a few Baptist church websites we know you’ll like for inspiration. Come see!

First Baptist Jacksonville

Ingleside Baptist Church

North Belt Baptist Church – Designed by DuoParadigms!

North Valley Baptist Church

True Light Baptist Church – Designed by DuoParadigms!

Bellevue Baptist Church

Broadmoor Baptist Church

Calvary Baptist Church Clearwater

First Baptist Dallas

Ready to get started on your own Baptist Church website design? Contact DuoParadigms today to request a quote!

Take a look at these magnificent architectural designs—aka as architect websites!

Ofner Design Associates – Designed by DuoParadigms

EDI Architecture

Perkins + Will

Olson Kundig Architects

McGranahan Architects

Woodley Architectural Group

Ready to get started on your own architecture website? Contact DuoParadigms today to request a quote!

DuoParadigms can work with you to a make great plant nursery website design that will allow you to draw in more customers and give you a great way to showcase all the plants, buds, and green things your business offers.

Looking for plant nursery website design inspiration? Here are some of the best designed nursery websites we’ve seen on the web:

Green Acres

Hill Country Water Gardens

Hoerr Nursery

Matilija Nursery

Octoraro

Redbud Native Plant Nursery

Wild Type Plants

Woodbrook Native Plant Nursery

Calloways

Davis Tree Farm

Family Tree Nursery

Glover Nursery

Ready to get started on your own custom plant nursery website design? Contact DuoParadigms today to request a quote!

If so, these tutorials are for you!

Check out this comprehensive listing of nine articles and tutorials that will help you learn.

(HT: Smashing Apps)

1. WordPress is not secure.
2. Nobody wants to hack my blog.
3. My WordPress site is 100% secure.
4. I only use themes and plugins from wordpress.org so they are secure.
5. Updating WordPress whenever I log in is cool.
6. Once my WordPress site is setup my job is finished.
7. I’ll just install xyz plugin and that’ll take care of security for me.
8. If I disable a plugin or theme, there is no risk.
9. If my site is compromised I will quickly find out.
10. My password is good enough.

Check out the article and let us know if you need any help implementing the steps recommended.

Bakery websites need to be cool enough to draw in clientele, yet easy enough for customers to place orders online and contact you without a hitch.

Creating a website for your bakery should be a painless process, and we want to help. With us, you’ll have a great bakery website that ensures your sweet treats will be all over cyberspace in no time.

To help you get some inspiration, take a look at this collection of trendy bakery website designs.

Sweet Crumbles - designed by DuoParadigms!

Corner Bakery Cafe

Highland Bakery

The Daily Bread Bakery

Dream & Bite

Keith Homemade Cakes

Cake Sweet Cake

Ithaca Bakery

Dots Cupcakes

Mayers Bakery

Ready to get started on your custom designed bakery website? Contact DuoParadigms today to request a price quote!

We want to make sure your site looks awesome and runs very well. A great website means more customers. Why not give us a try?

Before getting started with your own website design, take a look at a few well designed plumbing websites for ideas and inspiration.

Ready to get started on your custom designed plumbing website? Contact DuoParadigms today to request a price quote!

1. Use your bakery’s name for your domain name.
Name recognition is extremely important for branding, so try to register your bakery’s name for its website domain name.

2. Compare hosting companies before purchasing a domain.
Once you settle on a domain name, shop around for a good website host. Be sure to read the fine print on all hosting plans, especially the ones that sound too good to be true, because they probably are!

We are happy to offer our own hosting services at DuoParadigms, so if you want a host who specializes in excellent customer service, reliability, and personal support, contact us for our monthly and annual rates today!

3. Find a reputable and economical web design company to create your website.
All website design companies are not equal. You want to use a company that has experience designing business websites and knows how to help your business market its services online.

When researching a company, request a detailed price quote so there are no surprises later down the road. For a basic bakery website, plan to pay at least $900.00+ for a site that is ready-to-launch upon completion. It might seem expensive, but compared to the hassle of designing your own site using a boring DIY template, it’s worth every penny for a professional design that will stand out and be memorable. Remember, your website will be the first impression in the minds of your customers.

4. Make sure your website’s content is organized.
Make a list of the items that you want to have on your website and order them according to priority. Images are a must-have, as well as your bakery’s hours of operation.

5. Place your menu on your website.
Make your menu prominent! People want to know what your bakery offers, so do your best to keep this section updated. Also, in today’s day and age of food allergies, consider including ingredient statements as well.

6. Ensure that your contact information is prominently displayed.
One of the most important things that you will have on your new website is your bakery’s contact information. Display it on the site where it can be conveniently found by anyone looking to place an order over the phone, request a price quote for a cake, or call you about special orders.

7. Have a form that visitors can fill out to receive information or discounts.
Use your website to create loyal customers! You can easily include a newsletter signup form through a service like MailChimp or Constant Contact, so you can send out new product announcements, discount coupons, or lists of your weekly specials.

(photo credit: Borya )

Ready to get started on a new website for your bakery? Contact DuoParadigms today for a price quote and mention this post for a 10% discount!