At BC Studio we break down our services into the following seven categories. You can pick any service(s) you want. If you never had a website before and plan to have one from us, you at least need to purchase services #1 and #2.
#1: Acquire the domain name and hosting space for a website
To have a website you need to have a domain name and a web space, which is generally provided by a hosting company. Hosting plans range in price from under $100 to over $1000. BC studio will help to find the right hosting service for you.
To find out more about domain names and web hosting, please check out our FAQ section.
#2: Brochure-like Website Design ( Check out sample site > )
Static sites, also called brochure-like websites, are composed of static text and images. Sometimes animation and sound is also involved. These days after just a few hours of training a lot of people claim they can make a website: a static website. Web design applies the same rules as print design, you don't see many business owners using Word to create business cards and invitations. Instead they find professional design companies to do the job. We encourage our potential clients to find professionals to handle their job. It saves the headache of potential problems with browser compatibility, color, new technologies, misplaced files etc, which are outside the realm of an amateur's knowledge.
BC Studio also handles company logo design, business card design, and brochure design as a promotion package to go along with your website. We will take time to understand your business, your vision and your market before we make a design for you.
#3: Database-driven Website Design ( Check out sample site > )
You may already have an inventory database or address book in either Microsoft Access or Excel for your small business. If you have or are going to have a DSL or cable connection, you should consider putting your database online. First, the hosting company will automatically backup your database so you can cut costs on backing-up your data. Second, if you travel anywhere you can still access your data with a computer and an internet connection. Isn't that amazing? We could solve your data problems remotely online, you don't even need to call programmers into your office to do the work. You can search the data, send out email invitations to your clients, or even print customized invitation automatically if you still prefer mail.
#4: E-commerce Website Development ( Check out sample site > )
An e-commerce website is a site which can accept payments directly online. There are different options for business owners to accept online payments. We offer the following services:
#5: Application of marketing tools and strategies for website promotion
Some people mistakenly believe that once they have a website setup people will automatically visit their site. That isn't true. If you don't tell anyone about your website, no one is going to visit it. BC Studio offers the following marketing tools and strategies to help you to promote your site:
#6: Website Maintenance
If you have an apartment, you have to keep paying rent every month. For a website, you have to pay a yearly fee for hosting. You might also want to make changes in the text or pictures or even add new features. We will create a maintenance plan tailored to your needs.
#7: Personal Website Design ( Check out sample site > )
Personal sites are often unconventional. Depending on your taste, your site could be heavy on flash animation. You can create a personal blog or have a database for your online activities. It is good way for freelance workers or students to showcase their work and meet new people.
#8: Print Product Design ( Check out our portfolio )
BC studio Inc. also design business card, brochure and catalog for your promotional products. Sample products is available at our print portfolio page.