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Commissioning a site
Commissioning a site
When setting up a business website you must decide whether to do it in-house or commission a web designer. Use our top tips on in-house web design, finding a web designer, spotting a bad website provider and using content management systems.
What website providers are available to small businesses?
The pros and cons to consider when choosing a website solution
What should you pay for a website?
From agencies to freelancers, read our guide on how to get value for money when choos...
In-house web teams
Why you should consider taking your web team in house
Top tips for setting up your website
Your website set up in a nutshell
How to spot a bad website provider
Danger signs to watch out for
Why a web designer
Why you should consider a design agency when comissioning your site
Finding a web designer
How to go about finding a web designer
Support and your CMS
Why you should consider support when getting your website set up
Security and your CMS
What security considerations you should have when getting your website set up
Marketing and your CMS
Why you should consider marketing when getting your site set up
How much does a CMS cost?
What you can expect to pay for a new website system
Commissioning a web designer
What to consider when getting your site designed
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Mattched IT Ltd
affordable software development services to small businesses
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