Web Design & Development

The Computer Guy offers a wide range of web design services. Whether you need a small, simple site to showcase your products and services or an expansive, feature-rich eCommerce site, TCG handles the entire process of development from planning and organization, design, coding, content to training & updating.

Web 2.0 Funcionality

TCG doesn't focus on websites that are simple, static sites that collect dust in the corner of the Internet, but on dynamic, feature-rich, interactive sites that help you produce results, increase web traffic, and make more sales. A website that is considered a Web 2.0 site does just that, bringing a sense of community and enhanced communication to your site, and the latest visual effects that will not only make your site more attractive, but make it easier to view, increasing the length of time that a visitor will stay at your site. Below is a list of some examples of Web 2.0 and other services, and to see any of these things in action, see the Portfolio page.

Content Management System

A Content Management System (CMS), for almost all websites, is the smartest way to build your website. A CMS-driven website, once created, provides a easy-to-use platform to add or update content; editing an existing page can be as simple as editing a Microsoft Word document. Furthermore, CMS-driven sites are operated dynamically, which means they can handle special features such as automatic website updates, searching, blogging, calendars, forums, eCommerce, and many, many other features that just aren't available, or are very limited in a standard, static website. Bottom line, choosing to have your site built in a CMS can actually reduce the costs of design & development, reduce time and/or costs associated with updates, requires little to no programming knowledge or experience for most updates, can be updated from any computer with an internet connection with no special software required, and offers enhanced site security.

If you choose to update your site on your own, you can get a customized video training package designed specifically for your website to show you exactly how to update your site.

Content Management Systems are great for the following uses:

• Online commerce
• Small business websites
• Corporate websites
• Non-profit and organizational websites
• Church websites
• Magazines and newspapers

eCommerce

TCG handles everything from small commerce sites that are only interested in selling through PayPal or other Payment Gateway to full-blown, SSL site (Sites that require a Secure Server Certificate for safe handling of private information) and multiple payment and shipping methods. It is also possible to offer downloadable products such as videos, "podcasts," and ebooks.

The eCommerce sites can be easy for a person of average computing ability to update/add products and manage/ship orders.

eNewsletter

This is one of the best ways to keep in contact and build relationships with new or existing customers. ENewsletters are free to send and can be one of the best ways to market to people who are already interested in your products or services. There are several techniques to get the most out of your eNewsletter campaigns and there are different levels of implentation depending on your needs.

Calendars & Events

Keep your visitors up-to-date on what is happening with you! Calendars are easy to maintain, and an event system on your site is easy to use and will automatically remove itself when the event has occured, making your site easier to maintain without taking more of your time or money.

Event Registration

Having a conference or seminar? Event registration is a simple and powerful feature for your site! You can take registrations and payments online through several payment gateways or credit cards, track attendance, email the attenders of a particular event with special news, and choose to show or hide how many people are attending a particular event.

The Works

Photo Galleries, Streaming Video, Blogs, Forums, RSS, Advertising & Affiliate Programs, Classified Ad Listings, the list goes on and on and on. Let's talk about what your needs are and find a solution that works best for you!

Search Engine Optimization

Different levels of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) are available for you, depending on your needs.