At Sand Web + Design Studio we offer powerful, feature packed, high performance
Windows and Linux shared web hosting. From basic needs to enterprise level demand,
we cater for almost every hosting requirement imaginable.
You are not obliged to use our hosting if you currently have a website hosting company
who you are happy with but we align ourselves with a reliable and supportive partner
for hosting all of our client's websites.
Our hosting package includes an unlimited number of email addresses as well as web
stats (to track the number of hits to your site and to find out which are the most
popular pages visited etc.).
In addition, automatic "Out of Office" email response can be set up for those times
when you are on leave or away for an extended period of time.
Both MySql and Sql Server databases are supported along with the relevant programming
languages that are used for each of these databases.
In addition Sand Web + Design Studio can also take care of any web design needs
from touch ups or updates to redesigns and new developments. Sand can also work
with your corporate identity and logo design to create impacting promotional material.
Please feel free contact us if you require more information.
So you want a website?
To run a website, you need a host provider. There are a handful of web host providers
in the World Wide Web which are available for the taking.
But how does web hosting work? After a host provider gathers all the data files
of your website, it stores them in servers, which in turn can be accessed by web
browsers.
Type your desired web address
(www.mycompanyname.co.za)
below to see if it is available!
Search Engine Optimization
SEO is about constantly fine tuning your website in various ways to ensure
better search engine positioning.
It helps to generate more traffic to your website and get you up in the search engine
rankings - which in turn leads to more hits on your site and more potential clients
finding out about you.
It is an ongoing process, which needs constant attention and investigation which
is why it is recommended that Search Engine Optimization continues for at least
6 months. Results are not immediately identifiable and careful monitoring is a necessity
to eventually see the results. Then you will never look back!
We partner with a reputable and highly experienced SEO provider who utilise internationally
proven methods to optimise websites. Sand can work SEO into your web design to guaranty
your website had been designed with search engines in mind.
Please contact us if you would
like to find out about SEO for your website.
So you want to be on top in Google?
SEO (which stands for Search Engine Optimisation) is basically getting your
website to the top of the search engine list so that potential customers can easily
find you.
You want to give people the power to effortlessly find your company. You want them
to know the products, services, and everything else that your company has to offer.
That is what SEO is all about.
Ok, I know we all want to have complete control, especially over something as important
as your website. The ideal situation would be to update website content and pictures
yourself, on a regular basis.
Well now you can, with our custom written CMS!
After an indepth consultation with you, sand will design and build a website for
you that you are completely and utterly happy with. We then get our database guru's
involved (both php and asp developers - for those in the know!) and oversee the
delicate but quite extraordinary process of developing a "backdoor" which is database
linked.
This means that the end product is either totally or partially (depending on needs
and budget) updateable by you, the client. A content management system is exactly
that, it lets you take control of your web design and management without having
to know about programming. CMS puts you in charge.
Please get hold of us at our Johannesburg office to discuss Sand’s content management
system ( CMS ). It is a popular and ever growing side of web design and development
- we have some pretty nifty examples to show you that we are mighty proud of!
So you want to do your own changes to your website?
The goal of a CMS is to provide an easy way to create and publish content to the
web. Your small business or corporate entity can streamline its business process
using a CMS and save a lot of money - if you understand what a good content management
system (CMS) is and how it can help your business.
Social Media platforms (like Twitter, FaceBook, LinkedIn etc.) are simply different ways to connect
with people and start conversations. The difference between these and other conversations
you are used to, is that they take place online.
Social Media is a very important part of your brand marketing strategy and can be a great way
to generate new business by using your existing network of friends.
We have put together a simple overview to explain the benefits of a solid Social Media strategy [click here to view].
Please get hold of us at our
Johannesburg office to discuss Sand’s Social Media offering. It is not as complicated as you think and with a little help and guidance, we can help boost your online presence!
So you’ve heard the talk about Social Media / Networking?
There are a number of social network sites available over the internet. All of them
are flooded with members. People with different interests, various backgrounds and
aiming different purposes in life head into social networking sites to find people
who might have similar interests as them, to make friends. There are millions of
active members using these sites at present, and the numbers are steadily increasing.
Constant contact with your clients and communicating specials, company news or just a chatty letter, is always a good way to keep you "top of mind" with your clients. E-Newsletters are an excellent marketing tool that can help generate leads; increase sales; open up a two way dialogue with customers;
position your company as an industry thought leader; and provide you with an instantaneous
means for communicating with the outside world.
Electronic newsletters cost far less than traditional print ads and can be significantly more effective as they can be sent to a larger target audience and there are no postage or printing fees.
We can help you set your database of contacts, design a unique layout which you can use as a template, set up your online newsletter software and train you in using it. Alternatively, we can manage it for you - sending you reminders on a regular basis, upload the new content and send it out or advise you on interesting tit-bits to include etc.
Please contact us if you would like to find out more about this popular and ever-growing side of marketing your business.
So you want to create an e-newsletter?
A tried and true method to build brand loyalty that still works effectively is
to publish an e-newsletter. Like all good marketing methods, publishing an e-newsletter
does take some time and effort. You have to research and write articles. You need
to have an existing email list in place, and a method for acquiring new subscribers
- such as providing an opt-in box on your website. You also need to test your subject
lines to make sure the e-newsletter gets opened by your subscribers.
