If you are starting a new business and need a new website, 
or if you are upgrading an existing website then we have
assembled a list of features we believe your
website should have in 2013.
1. Enables you to manage your own content
Today internet users expect the latest information so your website
needs to carry the up-to-date information about your products and services,
being able to update your own content is essential and cost effective
as having to pay an external developer each time you need to update
your website is costly so ensure you have a content management system included.
2. Its accessible to the wide range of portable internet devices in use today
Today users are accessing the internet using a wide range of varying screen sizes,
So your new website needs to be accessible or compatible with these devices, so
Your new website is responsive or compatible with all devices in use today.
3. Can integrate with the top social media channels.
Publishing the latest product updates will keep your customers engaged,
being able to also publish these updates instantaneously out through the main
Social Media channels will also ensure engagement, so ensure your new website
can integrate with the top social media channels, for automatic publishing from one place ; your website.
4. Ensure visitors to your website can share your content
Allowing your customers to share your information and offers
with their peers on social media direct from your website will increase the profile
of your brand, it will also increase potential sales leads as social media is
increasingly becoming an important aspect of the purchasing cycle. As in
a recent survey, consumers are 71% more likely to make a purchase
based on social media referrals. (Hubspot)
5. That your new website is scalable
The internet is fast evolving so you need a presence that is future proof
so ensure your website is scalable so that it can grow as your business grows.
Cost effective responsive websites build on the top platforms.
A cost effective options is to create a responsive website using a popular platform
like wordpress and ready-made responsive themes.
We use this technique to generate next generation responsive websites
at really competitive rates; they also allow you spread the development
costs over a period of 12 months, so no major upfront costs to incur.
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