Mike Pritchard says this about mobile websites:
I would highly encourage you to get a website that works on cell phones and tablets. Currently about 40% of internet access comes from non-desktop computers, in two years that will be over 50% so you want to be sure your site will look good on all devices. Achieving that is easier said than done."
To Check a Responsive (Mobile Friendly) Site:
Reduce the size of the browser screen and you will see what it does.
Grab the right side of your browser window and drag it to the left.
(In the top right corner of your browser are those three boxes, the first one minimizes the browser, the second one snaps it out of full-screen. When that box has two boxes inside it, then you are full-screen. When you click on it there will only be one box inside the box, then you can grab the right side of the browser and slide it to the left.)
Or check them on your phone and desktop computer at the same time. The layout of the sites change as you reduce the width. This means the layout will be good on any device (without having to zoom in).
Mike's suggestion: "This is so important that I recommend all websites now be responsive. Especially for a sites that will attract a younger audience."
Advising on:
Mike has been designing websites since 1997.
Starting with Windows Notepad and a free Geocities account he learned how to code straight html and progressed through tables, frames, forms and on to dhtml, css and mobile-friendly, responsive websites.
Progressing through photo editing software, Mike purchased his first copy of Adobe PhotoShop when version 5.5 was the hottest thing alive.
Now a PhotoShop expert, Mike has used Photoshop for logo creation, photo adjustments, graphic creation (including car make-overs) and on to print media layout.
Skilled at using JavaScript he never mastered writing JavaScript, he always found how to use JavaScript codes that were available and made them work.
Since 2005 Mike has concentrated on learning cms, specifically Joomla. He has set up over 40 websites, migrated over 30 sites from 1.0 to 1.5, several from 1.5 to 2.5, used many different extensions, modified templates (html, css, and graphics). He is also experienced in Wordpress themes customization.
In charge of support for approximately 40 websites he has learned a lot about how to resolve all kinds of website problems.
He has expanded his knowledge to include mysql database administration, shopping cart software, advanced search engine techniques, mobile websites and php.
For all your website needs contact Mike at Mike@PritchardWebsites.com.
Below are two of the websites maintained by Pritchard Websites:
Women2Women is one of the largest women's ministry media sites in the world. Maintained by Pritchard Websites and owned by Sharon Rude this website continues to grow far beyond our expectations.
The Association of Professional Landscape Designers (APLD) is an international organization, the Washington chapter headquarters are in Seattle. It is exciting to watch their online influence growing.
Get started today planning your website.
Read through the 3-step
process here and you
will be well on your way.
Give Mike a call to assist in your website plan: (951)970-6172
#1. What is your purpose?
#2. What do you want on your website?
AFTER you answer these questions, THEN decide on a structure for your webpage
Keep your website simple, clean and plainly present your info
Domain Name and Web Space
Java, JavaScript, Flash
Search Engine Effectiveness
Logo Creation
Pro-ject Life was developed by Pritchard Websites. The site was created for Pastor Brent Yim who was a dynamic man with a heart to reach the world by creating a feature video about abortion. Pastor Brent passed away in his early 30s, now his wife Andrea is overseeing this project.
The COTW webstore was created by Pritchard Websites for a church in England. It uses the VirtueMart shopping cart program and is linked to their website. The church completely maintains their website on their own.
This AVFL website version was created by Pritchard Websites for a ministry in Hungary. It was custom coded in 2005, and was a lot of fun to create.
In spite of all the things you have heard about what you need for a website, you Do Not Need more than your man-power resources can support.
It makes no sense to pay someone (or for you) to set up a business website that has more functions than you have man-power to manage.
You can quite easily buy into the idea of paying for a "really cool" website, or starting a facebook or twitter account for your business, or paying for a blog or email system. Then find out those things don't fit your business methods, thereby wasting the money and time you invested.
So what do You need for a website?
Start with what you are doing now and add in one thing at a time. When you or your staff has that part under control, then add the next thing you want.
You don't need an elaborate website package, instead start small, and add things one at a time. As your team demonstrates their ability to manage the parts they have, then add the next thing.
It is cheaper this way, and makes for a more smooth and stable growth into your online presence.
So what do you Need for a website?
What you do need is a plan, and an understanding of what you want to do. Not just your financial resources, but fitting your goals into your ability to utilize your people to accomplish your goals.
It does not matter what type of technologies are available to you, it matters which technology systems your business can effectively use.
Consultation fee: $30 per hour. Contact Pritchard Websites today for a free, one-hour consultation. Mike@PritchardSites.com
So what makes a great (and profitable) website?
If you have the resources:The only limitation to implementing these features is your ability to maintain them.
It makes no sense to put an event calendar, blog or start a Facebook if no one updates them. An email newsletter won't do you any good if no one writes it. Audio or Video broadcasting makes no sense if you have no one that can run them.
That is why I firmly believe in not implementing lots of changes at once. Train your staff in one change (per department) at a time.
"Mike has done wonders not only for the looks of our website but also driving traffic to our site! Our business increased dramatically once we had him re-do our website two years ago.
I always refer to him as the "Google Genius" because he stays up on the latest information that we need to make it all work. We hear from our clients how easy our site is to find the information that they were looking for.
I would recommend Mike to anyone that needs to build a website or clean up their old one!"
- Robin B.
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What Will it Cost? As in all things in life, how much your website is going to cost depends. On a lot of things. If you need changes to your current site, or need a simple html website, contact Pritchard Websites for a job quote. Hourly rate is $30 per hour.
Mike Pritchard says this about mobile websites:
I would highly encourage you to get a website that works on cell phones and tablets. Currently about 40% of internet access comes from non-desktop computers, in two years that will be over 50% so you want to be sure your site will look good on all devices. Achieving that is easier said than done."
To Check a Responsive (Mobile Friendly) Site:
Reduce the size of the browser screen and you will see what it does.
Grab the right side of your browser window and drag it to the left.
(In the top right corner of your browser are those three boxes, the first one minimizes the browser, the second one snaps it out of full-screen. When that box has two boxes inside it, then you are full-screen. When you click on it there will only be one box inside the box, then you can grab the right side of the browser and slide it to the left.)
Or check them on your phone and desktop computer at the same time. The layout of the sites change as you reduce the width. This means the layout will be good on any device (without having to zoom in).
Mike's suggestion: "This is so important that I recommend all websites now be responsive. Especially for a sites that will attract a younger audience."
Mike has been designing websites since 1997.
Starting with Windows Notepad and a free Geocities account he learned how to code straight html and progressed through tables, frames, forms and on to dhtml, css and mobile-friendly, responsive websites.
Progressing through photo editing software, Mike purchased his first copy of Adobe PhotoShop when version 5.5 was the hottest thing alive.
Now a PhotoShop expert, Mike has used Photoshop for logo creation, photo adjustments, graphic creation (including car make-overs) and on to print media layout.
Skilled at using JavaScript he never mastered writing JavaScript, he always found how to use JavaScript codes that were available and made them work.
Since 2005 Mike has concentrated on learning cms, specifically Joomla. He has set up over 40 websites, migrated over 30 sites from 1.0 to 1.5, several from 1.5 to 2.5, used many different extensions, modified templates (html, css, and graphics). He is also experienced in Wordpress themes customization.
In charge of support for approximately 40 websites he has learned a lot about how to resolve all kinds of website problems.
He has expanded his knowledge to include mysql database administration, shopping cart software, advanced search engine techniques, mobile websites and php.
For all your website needs contact Mike at Mike@PritchardWebsites.com.
Below are two of the websites maintained by Pritchard Websites:
Women2Women is one of the largest women's ministry media sites in the world. Maintained by Pritchard Websites and owned by Sharon Rude this website continues to grow far beyond our expectations.
The Association of Professional Landscape Designers (APLD) is an international organization, the Washington chapter headquarters are in Seattle. It is exciting to watch their online influence growing.
"Mike has done wonders not only for the looks of our website but also driving traffic to our site! Our business increased dramatically once we had him re-do our website two years ago.
I always refer to him as the "Google Genius" because he stays up on the latest information that we need to make it all work. We hear from our clients how easy our site is to find the information that they were looking for.
I would recommend Mike to anyone that needs to build a website or clean up their old one!"
- Robin B.
