Comments for Curvine Web Solutions Blog http://blog.curvine.com Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:38:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on How important is an office location to a Web site development business? by Susan Johnson http://blog.curvine.com/2011/06/29/how-important-is-an-office-location-to-a-web-site-development-business/comment-page-1/#comment-1197 Susan Johnson Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:38:16 +0000 http://blog.curvine.com/?p=338#comment-1197 All that really matters is providing a great work environment for yourself and staff to create excellent products, at a cost that pays for highly skilled people as opposed to high-end space. All that really matters is providing a great work environment for yourself and staff to create excellent products, at a cost that pays for highly skilled people as opposed to high-end space.

]]> Comment on Apple’s iPhone: How does it effect your Web site? by More on Mobile | Curvine Web Solutions Blog http://blog.curvine.com/2011/03/31/apples-iphone-how-does-it-effect-your-web-site/comment-page-1/#comment-1193 More on Mobile | Curvine Web Solutions Blog Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:54:54 +0000 http://blog.curvine.com/?p=321#comment-1193 [...] getting more questions from clients about Mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets. We last visited this topic back in March. A few things have changed since then so we’re revisiting mobile devices again [...] [...] getting more questions from clients about Mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets. We last visited this topic back in March. A few things have changed since then so we’re revisiting mobile devices again [...]

]]> Comment on How important is an office location to a Web site development business? by Taya Countryman http://blog.curvine.com/2011/06/29/how-important-is-an-office-location-to-a-web-site-development-business/comment-page-1/#comment-1192 Taya Countryman Mon, 22 Aug 2011 23:23:26 +0000 http://blog.curvine.com/?p=338#comment-1192 If you need to meet with us, come to our office. I really did not like your office but liked when you came to mine. If your office looked good I would worry that I was paying for your office not your talent If you need to meet with us, come to our office. I really did not like your office but liked when you came to mine. If your office looked good I would worry that I was paying for your office not your talent

]]> Comment on How important is an office location to a Web site development business? by Rochel http://blog.curvine.com/2011/06/29/how-important-is-an-office-location-to-a-web-site-development-business/comment-page-1/#comment-1187 Rochel Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:39:08 +0000 http://blog.curvine.com/?p=338#comment-1187 I would think that the outside appearance is a lot less important than what's inside. A cool modern techie decor might be fun. If you're worried about the conference room thing, when you need one, you can always offer your customers that you'll go to them (honestly, I would think it was a huge perk that my web guys came to me and I didn't have to leave work.) I would think that the outside appearance is a lot less important than what’s inside. A cool modern techie decor might be fun. If you’re worried about the conference room thing, when you need one, you can always offer your customers that you’ll go to them (honestly, I would think it was a huge perk that my web guys came to me and I didn’t have to leave work.)

]]> Comment on Is Outsourcing Web site development work a good idea? by allan jose http://blog.curvine.com/2011/01/26/is-outsourcing-web-site-development-work-a-good-idea/comment-page-1/#comment-1176 allan jose Wed, 02 Feb 2011 10:45:50 +0000 http://blog.curvine.com/?p=296#comment-1176 outsourcing is a great idea.cost effective and efficient! outsourcing is a great idea.cost effective and efficient!

]]> Comment on Guest Post: 10 Steps to Brainstorming a Logo by Inspirations: Logo Designs - tatiana e. laban http://blog.curvine.com/2009/06/17/guest-post-10-steps-to-brainstorming-a-logo/comment-page-1/#comment-1141 Inspirations: Logo Designs - tatiana e. laban Wed, 06 Oct 2010 06:07:25 +0000 http://blog.curvine.com/wordpress/?p=158#comment-1141 [...] 16 Reasons Your Business Needs a Great Logo Brainstorm 9 Logo Process Logo Designs on JustCreativeDesigns 10 Steps to Brainstorming a Logo [...] [...] 16 Reasons Your Business Needs a Great Logo Brainstorm 9 Logo Process Logo Designs on JustCreativeDesigns 10 Steps to Brainstorming a Logo [...]

]]> Comment on Is it necessary to test Web sites using Internet Explorer 6.0? by manakmichal http://blog.curvine.com/2010/08/20/is-it-necessary-to-test-web-sites-using-internet-explorer-6-0/comment-page-1/#comment-1134 manakmichal Fri, 20 Aug 2010 21:21:30 +0000 http://blog.curvine.com/wordpress/?p=276#comment-1134 I can say, as HTML coder, that you are right. It's important to test website for older version of IE (IE6, IE7) because these versions aren't sometime able to render something or use something. But. If you are good developer, you will do only few fixes for older versions of browsers. However, IE6 is dying so you can focus more for modern technologies, but never forget about older not modern browsers and nowadays optimalize website for mobile browsers - it's important too. I can say, as HTML coder, that you are right. It’s important to test website for older version of IE (IE6, IE7) because these versions aren’t sometime able to render something or use something.

But. If you are good developer, you will do only few fixes for older versions of browsers. However, IE6 is dying so you can focus more for modern technologies, but never forget about older not modern browsers and nowadays optimalize website for mobile browsers – it’s important too.

]]> Comment on Social Media Gone Wrong by Checking back in with Dr. Sears | Curvine Web Solutions Blog http://blog.curvine.com/2010/03/11/social-media-gone-wrong/comment-page-1/#comment-1118 Checking back in with Dr. Sears | Curvine Web Solutions Blog Wed, 12 May 2010 19:38:58 +0000 http://blog.curvine.com/wordpress/?p=250#comment-1118 [...] posted several months ago about an some negative feedback that was posted on a Facebook page of a [...] [...] posted several months ago about an some negative feedback that was posted on a Facebook page of a [...]

]]> Comment on How to Select a Web site designer by Anita Wong http://blog.curvine.com/2010/05/11/how-to-select-a-web-site-designer/comment-page-1/#comment-1117 Anita Wong Wed, 12 May 2010 18:48:24 +0000 http://blog.curvine.com/wordpress/?p=269#comment-1117 An additional item to consider: Web Design vs. Web Development You may see the words design and development used interchangeably, however, technically, they are two very different but integral parts of a website. Website Design is the process in which a designer creates the visual aesthetic of your site using colors, fonts, images, proportion, etc. This can be done by the web designer or by a graphic designer. Website Development is the coding of a website in order for it to be displayed properly on the web. Also, coding for the functionality and useability like navigation and links, a back-end database, or viewing of a flash movie, and for adding tags for search engine optimization. Some graphic designers may say that they provide web design services, but most will say that web development is not their strong suit and that they actually prefer to just create the design and layout. Some web designers are not strong in the design side either and will sometimes use pre-designed templates and content management systems to create their sites. When searching for a web specialist to hire, be sure you understand the difference and make sure they do as well to assure that your website is created correctly and completely. An additional item to consider: Web Design vs. Web Development

You may see the words design and development used interchangeably, however, technically, they are two very different but integral parts of a website.

Website Design is the process in which a designer creates the visual aesthetic of your site using colors, fonts, images, proportion, etc. This can be done by the web designer or by a graphic designer.

Website Development is the coding of a website in order for it to be displayed properly on the web. Also, coding for the functionality and useability like navigation and links, a back-end database, or viewing of a flash movie, and for adding tags for search engine optimization.

Some graphic designers may say that they provide web design services, but most will say that web development is not their strong suit and that they actually prefer to just create the design and layout. Some web designers are not strong in the design side either and will sometimes use pre-designed templates and content management systems to create their sites.

When searching for a web specialist to hire, be sure you understand the difference and make sure they do as well to assure that your website is created correctly and completely.

]]> Comment on How to Select a Web site designer by Robbin Block http://blog.curvine.com/2010/05/11/how-to-select-a-web-site-designer/comment-page-1/#comment-1116 Robbin Block Wed, 12 May 2010 15:25:09 +0000 http://blog.curvine.com/wordpress/?p=269#comment-1116 All important considerations, but one of the first decisions to be made is whether your site needs to be custom or can reside on a templated solution, or somewhere in between. This has a huge impact on the cost and time it takes to complete a project. A custom website is necessary when the site requires unique functionality. The custom route will require you to hire designers, developers, coders, etc., which can be a challenge if you're not familiar with the process. In many cases, you'll need to keep hiring them if you want to make changes over time. And this is typical if you're a startup and are evolving your business model. If you do hire developers, be sure to ask them to provide you with a way to add content yourself. You don't want to be going back to them for every change. A templated solution which often includes hosting, the CMS and a variety of other tools, is appropriate for startups requiring little specialized design or functionality. You'll get your site built quickly without the need to know too much about the technology behind it. Tools like Squarespace and Wordpress are template-based, but can be "skinned" with custom colors, fonts, headers, images and more. Plus, once you learn how to use them (some are more complicated than others, but offer more flexibility), you'll be able to make most of the simple changes yourself. That means they'll get done faster and for a lot less money. I'm giving a class in Seattle about this topic on 5/14/10. For more resources on this topic and a list of website builders, visit my site. All important considerations, but one of the first decisions to be made is whether your site needs to be custom or can reside on a templated solution, or somewhere in between. This has a huge impact on the cost and time it takes to complete a project.

A custom website is necessary when the site requires unique functionality. The custom route will require you to hire designers, developers, coders, etc., which can be a challenge if you’re not familiar with the process. In many cases, you’ll need to keep hiring them if you want to make changes over time. And this is typical if you’re a startup and are evolving your business model. If you do hire developers, be sure to ask them to provide you with a way to add content yourself. You don’t want to be going back to them for every change.

A templated solution which often includes hosting, the CMS and a variety of other tools, is appropriate for startups requiring little specialized design or functionality. You’ll get your site built quickly without the need to know too much about the technology behind it. Tools like Squarespace and WordPress are template-based, but can be “skinned” with custom colors, fonts, headers, images and more. Plus, once you learn how to use them (some are more complicated than others, but offer more flexibility), you’ll be able to make most of the simple changes yourself. That means they’ll get done faster and for a lot less money. I’m giving a class in Seattle about this topic on 5/14/10. For more resources on this topic and a list of website builders, visit my site.

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