resources
There is a plethora of resources on the web. Some good, some bad. Here are a few we like:- Jakob Nielsen's Useit.com
what we do
While we're quite good at magic tricks and pool, somehow we don't think it's quite relevant to web development. Here are a few other things we're pretty good with:
custom service, custom system
Hey, we're consumers too. We meet with you, talk with you, get your vibe so we can best develop a site system that matches your company's "personality". We don't use templates, we don't recycle old layouts. Every thing is baked fresh and you can be happy knowing we'll do everything we can to make you happy... if you don't like it, neither do we.
ABC's of SEO
Search Engine Optimization is the name of the game. If you aren't in Google, so it goes, you don't exist. While that may be true, one needs to understand just how difficult it is to be listed high in Google. It takes a few things:
- A site set up to take advantage of 'The Formula'
- Plenty of reputable sites with good content linking to you
- Luck
- Patience, patience, patience
- Advertising
- Regularly updated, informative, and interesting content
DeuceCactus will develop a site that controls the things we can control. Sites are validated, submitted to the top search engines, and we're always available for advice and help in constructing smart content for your pages.
CactusWorks
When DeuceCactus develops a site, we don't just cut the line and let you fend for yourself. Your site can be managed through CactusWorks, our Content Management System, only it's more than a CMS. Sure, it allows you to easily update the content on your site, post blogs, events, media albums, and news articles, but we can also develop custom applications that can allow you more power with your system. Some applications:
- Property management
- Client management
- Shopping carts
- Restaurant Menus
- ... anything you can think of
If you'd like to try a demo, drop us a line and we'll hook you up with a login and password.
accessibility, usability, compatibility
The Internet is full of junk. The Internet is full of ugly sites with flashing buttons and rotating envelopes. Studies have shown you have approximately 27 seconds to make your first impression to your potential customers. That's not much time. What does your website say about your business?
DeuceCactus develops sites that are usable. People whould be able to easily navigate your site and find the information they are looking for.
All sites are compatible across browsers and systems, so you can be assured your site will work on a Mac as well as a PC.
Last but not least, sites are also developed with those customers that may have disabilities... accessibility is very important, and for some public companies, it's the law.
