Introduction: As a store owner myself (A Little Girl's Boutique), I know first-hand the types of needs that you may have. They are the same ones that I have. I may even be able to suggest things that you didn't even know were possible. Especially important are those things that improve your customers' experiences, such as better navigation of the site, better compartmentalization of your categories, improved presentation of the merchandise, etc. That is why I say that the web sites that I create have both Beauty and Brains! They are designed to be both aesthetically pleasing and easy to navigate. Web Site Makeover Many store owners start out by using the Yahoo! Store's easy-to-use web site editing system, but eventually seek the help of a web designer to improve the look of their site. For the best-looking web designs, you really need a Yahoo web designer, like myself, who can modify the basic template using RTML, a programming language supported by Yahoo. You will find that most web designers do not know RTML so be sure to ask. Please Note: Some web designers prohibit the store owner from making any changes to the web design without obtaining the designer's permission! I've even heard of web designers who have refused to make changes that were requested by the store owner. I think that is ludicrous. I work for you. Everything that I create for you belongs to you. New Web Site When I take on your project, the first thing that I will do is to get to know your business. I will study your products and brainstorm about what functions will add to your customer's online experience. My job is not only to make a web site that looks great but also works great. Having a great-looking web site tells your customers that you are serious about doing business with them. However, your site must also be user-friendly. If not, the customer will leave your beautiful site without making a purchase. That's why I will customize the design of your web site to your unique business needs. Back to Top Temporary Project Sometimes you just need a little bit of help with your store or have a project that needs to get done, but you're just so busy that it keeps getting put off. Examples include adding or modifying items to your store, linking to a gift registry program, or adding affiliate-type advertisements. You really need someone who is qualified to make these changes to your Yahoo store. For such projects, I will provide you with a quote on a per project basis so you will know exactly what it will cost you. There are no hidden charges, and you can feel confident that the job will be done correctly. Back to Top Web Site Maintenance One of the biggest problems facing store owners is that many web designers only want to do the web site makeovers or new site launches. They don't want to provide any assistance beyond that. This becomes a problem when you need small changes made to the design of your web site and then have to look for someone who can do the job. For the web sites that I design, I will make these updates to your site on a per project basis at very reasonable prices. Since I will already be familiar with your web site, simple changes will be much easier for me to make than for someone new. I only provide this service, however, to the sites that I have created. Back to Top Graphic Design My expertise is with web site design and function, not with graphic design per se. However, I do have a couple of excellent graphic artists to rely on to create logos, icons, and other such specific items for me. If your web site does require special graphics to be made, I will coordinate everything. You won't need to worry about hiring two separate people. You will work directly with me, and I will take care of all of the details pertaining to the development of your web site design. Back to Top I look forward to hearing from you. Please contact me using the inquiry form and we can start talking about your particular needs. - Maria Medina