ptCTO - Web Site Development

Web Site Development

Do you have a Web site for your small business or professional practice?

Is it working for you?

Does it need an overhaul?

Today, there are tens of millions of Web sites in existence. Many of these, especially those put together quickly just to get a Web presence, are not working effectively for their owners:

  • The design might be primitive or just bad.
  • The design is not distinctive.
  • Search engines might rank pages poorly.
  • The site might look different (or even wrong) in different Web browsers.
  • The technical design of the site might be creating problems.
  • And, of course, you might not even have a site.

A well-designed, informational Web site about your business is perhaps the most cost-effective marketing collateral in which you can invest.  It is instantly available to almost everyone.  If you are talking to a prospective customer or client, you can direct them to your site immediately for product details, service descriptions, or demos – no waiting for a brochure to arrive in the mails.

I develop Web sites for small businesses at an economical, entry-level price.  The site you are viewing, ptCTO.com, is an example of such a site.  I can also help you with domain name registration, hosting, and setting up a businesslike email environment. I work with freelance graphic artists who can provide more sophisticated design concepts than I.

The Web sites I develop conform to the most important contemporary Internet standards, an important consideration for the future.  They are designed to render as identically as possible in different Web browsers (such as Microsoft Internet Explorer and Mozilla FireFox). They avoid the most common mistakes that prevent good rankings in search engines.

Perhaps most important, my basic sites are designed so that someone in your organization can take over the maintenance of the site using free or low-cost Web tools.

Don't let your competition trump you on the Web. Ask how I can help.

Web Site Resources

What do you need to get started with your own Web site?

Read my Web Site Primer to learn the basics.


Web Site Gallery

Please visit my Web Site Gallery for descriptions of some of the Web sites I've designed and/or developed.


Web Site Artistic Design

I work with several artists with expertise in Web site design and whose fees fit a range of budgets. I will be happy to work with any graphic designer you chose.

An economical option is to purchase a pre-fabricated Web site template from one of dozens of design firms. Templates usually cost $50 to $200. With template in hand, I can adapt the provided code as needed to create your site. (Please consult with me prior to purchasing a template.)