Custom Web Applications are affordable
June 8th, 2010Looking for the right tools to bring customers to your website.
You have the idea.
Just how do you make it work within your website.
The professional staff at DTG can show you the way.
DTG.net is professional, affordable small business website design and web hosting company located in Hartford, CT. We have designed websites for many small businesses and organizations. Most of our clients are here in the Hartford area but we have customers as far away as New York and California. We take a friendly, result focused, and methodical approach to website development. Our primary goal is insuring you get what you need for your website.
• Results Focused Website Development
• Professional Customer Management - never waiting and wondering
• Experienced Program Development - software developer with over 20 years of relevant experience
• Web Design Process in which You are involved from beginning to end
• Free form graphic design for unique designs - no website design templates
• Search Engine Optimization from the initial web design to optimize search engine placement
• Domain registration and management
• Development of Custom Database Applications unique to your needs
• Ecommerce website development
Web Hosting with Life Time Support
Instead of outsourcing the web hosting, we manage our customers’ website on web servers we build and manage ourselves. That’s one of our primary advantages over our competitors. Web design is the first step but when it comes to the life time of a website, dependable web hosting is crucial. You can depend on our web hosting and a life time of support from DTG.net
Frequently Asked Questions for Small Business Website Design & Hosting
How do I start the website process?
Your web partner should ask you a lot of questions about your small business or service. They should try to identify your target market and required functionality before artistic elements. That should give them the information necessary to provide you an estimate for their services.
How do web design companies charge?
There is not standard in the industry. Some designers offer “packages” that you choose from to best meet your small business website design needs. Some charge per page. Some offer a quote on the entire project. Some charge by the hour. Some bill for the services rendered upon initial completion of your new website. Some forgo the design fee for a very high monthly service fee (over $50) and require a lengthy contract. While this no-money down upfront scheme may sound attractive, you will probably end up paying much more in the long term.
After a lot of consideration, we came up with the most honest, upfront, and consistent pricing we could: we charge for our time only, $60 an hour.
What does a website usually cost?
You can often get a small starter site for a few hundred dollars. On average you can expect to pay from $600-$10,000 for a standard business website. Whether or not the small business website designer has a store front in a commercial district can mean the difference between a $10,000 and $2,000 fee for a similar website product.
We run our business out of a home office and are very proficient at what we do. As a result, our customers enjoy great service, professional websites, and lower prices.
What is a content management system?
This is a database that runs behind your small business website and allows you to update and manage the site. This is a great advantage for you – giving you control of the content to your website. A good content manager is a WYSISYG (What You See Is What You Get) program that allows you to edit the website using an icon based menu (similar to Microsoft Word) and it converts your information into html (language for websites).
Do I need a content management system?
Without the advantage of a content manager, you will need to contact your web designer every time you want to make a small change. Or you will have to learn FTP protocols and buy a software program like Frontpage or Dreamweaver. Neither of these solutions are very user-friendly and usually leave the customer feeling frustrated. So if you can find a web designer with a good content manager, you will probably be much more satisfied in the long run.
How long does it take to set up a website?
Usually 2-6 weeks, although this depends on your needs and the schedule of the designer. There is usually a “design” phase, a “setup” phase, and a “content entry” phase.
• The design phase allows time for you and the designer to work out the overall look of the site.
• The setup phase is when the designer takes the approved design and creates an actual website.
• The content entry phase is when all the information is entered into your website and search engine optimization is done.
Here’s our web design process
What is a domain name?
Your domain name is your address on the Internet. Something like: google.com. It’s how people reach your website.
What does a domain cost?
The cost of the domain varies per company. $20 per year is an average cost.
Who should register my domain?
All Internet domains are registered through a world-wide non-profit oversight organization called ICANN. Ideally, your web partner should register your domain for you since they will be managing the website for you. They should be in a better position to manage your annual domain renewal for ICANN. Watch out though! Some providers are unethical regarding the domain ownership. Make sure that you own the domain and are not merely leasing it. The question to ask your potential domain provider is “Can I transfer my domain away at any time without a charge?” Transfers do not cost the “losing” provider any money so they shouldn’t stop you or charge you.
We register domains for our customers throught this domain registration interface.
What is hosting?
Hosting includes all the computer services to keep your website and email accounts up and running on the public world-wide Internet.
What should I look for in a hosting company?
Obviously, there are many things you can look for to match your needs. But some thing should ask your web partner…
• Do they host the website themselves or do they outsource the service to someone else. Ideally you want a web partner who provides the hosting themselves.
• Do they backup your website? How do they do it and how often? You would prefer it to be backed up to a separate server in a different geographic region every night and viewable online (so you yourself can verify the backup.) Backups are not always restorable so make sure all backups are tested – not just on occasion.
• What is their uptime and downtime? Ask them if their numbers include planned downtime for upgrades. If not, ask what their total downtime was over the past year including maintenance. If they can’t generate specific dates and times, they aren’t measuring it.
• What is their policy on emergencies? If your website is down, do you know how to contact them?
We’re experts at web hosting for small businesses and special web applications.
I already have a website but it’s not an effective marketing tool. What will help?
We have a list of the top fourteen marketing tips that can really assist you reach your website marketing goals. You can read them at www.What Is Your Website Missing.com.
What does web hosting cost?
As with most services, there is a broad range. You can pay anywhere from $5/month to $50/month or more. Be careful of the low end hosting. You may feel like you will save money, but their uptime and server performance may not be satisfactory. Or they may charge extra for additional features that end up making your final cost higher than expected.
What is SEO - Search Engine Optimization?
This is all the tools and methods used to help your website be recognized by the search engines (like Google, Yahoo and MSN) and be easily located by people using search engines.
I got an email from a company saying they can make my website #1 for $75/month. Should I get in touch with them?
This is a common marketing ploy that is rarely successful. What phrase are they making your website #1 for, and is it a phrase that anyone is even searching for? Usually not! Be wary and talk to your web designer / web hosting partner before paying anyone claiming to make you #1 overnight!
We have more detailed information for search engine optimization.
Our Website Design Portfolio includes:
• Small Business Web Design
• Ecommerce Store Development
• Small Business Advertising Directories
• Music Performer Audio Downloads
• Photographer Galleries
• Real Estate listings for Realtors
• Custom Database Development
• Online Business Directory Software
• Small Business Networking
For more information on how to get your website done correctly or you just need some extra power, call the pro’s at DTG.NET.
Websites that work they way you want them to. Get a dependable website developer.
June 3rd, 2010Have an idea that you would like to incorporate into your website?
Sounds EASY.
Sometimes YES.
Sometimes NO
This all depends on the web development group that you decide to work with.
Thats the secret!
At DTG, webdesign services, we listen to what your expectations are.
We design and build on that level.
- Custom Software Development
- Desktop Application Development
- Web Application Development
- Mobile Application Development
- Enterprise Application Development
- Content Management System
- Web Design, Development and maintenance
- Flash Development
- Web Marketing / SEO
- Game Development
- Database application development
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DTG web services provides expert software consulting services. Whether you are looking to buy or build a software program for your business, our professional software expert advisory services will include an array of scenario-targeted services which all drive our value points of sales, profit, productivity, loyalty and morale.
Our Professional developers will start discussing your software needs on the level of the decision-making process where you are presently. Some individuals may need software while others may already have an appropriate software application.
For those who need software, the first question is often whether to buy or build a custom software application. If you are unsure, our Professional Software Developers will assist you in a needs analysis, business process study and documentation overview to give you insight as to whether buying or building would be the best solution for you.
Our Professional website Developers help individuals buy the right software by drawing up selection criteria, solution identification, vendor selection and a timeline definition. With this in hand, we then perform a Total Cost of Ownership analysis to ensure that you are getting the most value and highest return on investment from the software you select.
Integrate - Off-the-shelf software applications may have the features you are looking for, but may be incompatible with other applications that are part of your business. In this case, our Professional website Developers would discuss how we could integrate the two systems together. We would begin by performing a corporate systems middleware evaluations to determine how best to proceed with the integration.
Customize - The software application you purchase may have a variety of features, but lack the one or two features critical to your business process. In this scenario, our Professional website Developers would do a functionality gap analysis to identify what functions are missing and how to customize the application to meet your needs.
Build - For individuals who have a specific design or functionality in mind and decide to build a custom software application we also have a detailed software consulting plan of action. The process begins with requirements gathering, scope definition and specification development. The next phase involves solution design, architecture and implementation, followed by documentation and maintenance of the finished project.
Our Team of designers and developers Make it Easy & Affordable to Grow Your Business With a Uniquely Designed, Easy-to-Use Website that Will Help You to Get & Keep More Customers!
Visit or Call www.dtg.net
Computer Repair Made Simple! Hartford, CT Computer Repair Center
May 24th, 2010Since 1990, DTG IT services has serviced residential and business computers in Hartford, CT and surrounding areas. DTG IT services is a full service company. DTG IT Services offers complete on site and in store services, home and office networking, virus removal and we specialize in the sale of new high business quality custom Dell PC systems and accessories. You don’t have to own a business anymore to get business quality Dell! DTG IT services is the leader in the service industry. We have set new industry standards!
Hardware Setup, Support, Troubleshooting and Repair We will setup any new hardware you may have purchased, and troubleshoot and repair any of your hardware currently not working properly, and provide replacements if necessary.
Hardware Upgrades Is your PC running slowly? You may need a memory upgrade! We can provide and upgrade your current PC with more memory, new cd-rw drives, bigger faster hard drives, faster video cards, or any other upgrade you need. Independent Advice and Consulting Need advice about upgrading or solutions for your home or small business? We provide advice and consulting to suit your individual needs.
Internet and Email Setup and Assistance Need help with email or internet? If you’re having problems with your internet or email, we can help troubleshoot your problems. We also provide training and tips to help you learn to use these tools.
Virus Protection and Internet Security We offer virus removal, protection and Internet security tools for your PC. If you are concerned about your PC’s security, we can advise and install the necessary virus protection and security tools to protect you.
Networking If you need to network your current PCs at home or at your business, we can provide and install a network so your computers can share and access files from eachother. Or if you’d like to share your cable internet connection with other computers, we can provide and install the necessary equipment.
Regular Cleaning and Maintenance Does your computer run slow and sluggish? Not the way it did when you first bought it? We offer regular cleaning and maintenance services, to ensure your PC keeps working the way it should.
Software Installation and Support If you need help installing or configuring your new software, we can help. Software Troubleshooting If your software is not functioning properly, we can help troubleshoot your problems.
Custom Software Development Need a custom software solution? Computer Troubleshooters offers 100% custom software design services. Training Have you bought a new PC and need help learning how to use it? We can help you learn basic PC skills necessary to run your new PC effectively. Or do you need help learning how to run your new cd-rw drive? We can help train you on your new equipment and software.
Free Evaluation!!
HOW THIS WORKS: DTG IT services offers a FREE evaluation of your computer. This detailed verbal report summarizes all issues or possible issues with your pc, what is the proper course of action required for repair and the DTG IT services itemized costs for these repairs. It no longer matters how many hours it may take to fix your pc! We remove all the guess work out of your computer service billing. No more guessing on how much you are going to be charged!
Why use DTG Computer Repair Services?
Our DTG certified computer service technicians are quite simply “the best technicians out there”. DTG support technicians are great communicators, have a friendly and courteous attitude and truly care about our customers and quality of work. DTG’s premium Customer Service “always keeps clients returning back for more kind and honest service.”
When you walk into or call DTG IT services, you will not hear promises; you will find fact and honesty from our pc support experts. We serve all of our clientele with excellent customer service, a guarantee to thoroughly and properly fix your PC or network the first time and a sales guarantee of delivering the very top quality computer systems and accessories.
DTG It services works on any and all PC system that contain a Windows based Operating System. You may contact our DTG IT service consultants for any of the following and more:
- Business Networking
- Expert Advice
- Help
- Maintenance
- Network Repair
- Networking
- Problems
- Repair for your business or home
- Repair Services
- Free Computer Help in our Forums
- Home Networking
- HP, Compaq, Dell, Gateway, Toshiba, Sony, Custom Built Repairs
- IT Consultant Services
- Network Help and Services
- Network Security
- Notebook or Laptop Repair
- On site Computer Service
- Online Networking
- Online Tech Support
- PC Help
- PC Problems
- PC Repair
- PC Repairs
- Repair or Installation of a Computer Network
- Server Repair
- Server Support
- Tech Support
- Technical Support
- Wireless and Internet Networking
Our DTG certified computer service technicians are quite simply “the best technicians out there”. DTG support technicians are great communicators, have a friendly and courteous attitude and truly care about our customers and quality of work. DTG’s premium Customer Service “always keeps clients returning back for more kind and honest service.”
- Business Networking
- Expert Advice
- Help
- Maintenance
- Network Repair
- Networking
- Problems
- Repair for your business or home
- Repair Services
- Free Computer Help in our Forums
- Home Networking
- HP, Compaq, Dell, Gateway, Toshiba, Sony, Custom Built Repairs
- IT Consultant Services
- Network Help and Services
- Network Security
- Notebook or Laptop Repair
- On site Computer Service
- Online Networking
- Online Tech Support
- PC Help
- PC Problems
- PC Repair
- PC Repairs
- Repair or Installation of a Computer Network
- Server Repair
- Server Support
- Tech Support
- Technical Support
- Wireless and Internet Networking
Website Design Services that work!
May 18th, 2010Does your current website need a new look?
Are you happy with your current website.
Do you have a website for your business.
If NOT, now is the time to start shopping around for a new entrance to your business.
The Internet is the vehicle that can take your business to the next level.
ARE you READY for that?
Want to build a new website on a budget? We understand! We’ll develop a website that fits your image, with just the right personal touch. While we work with all types of companies, we specialize in working with nonprofit and small business organizations. We know how to help you level the playing field - on your budget! First impressions count! You wouldn’t hire an mechanic to build a computer network for you, so why wouldn’t you hire a professional Web developer to create your website? Whether you need a basic, 5-10 page website or a larger Custom Web Development complete with full-featured Content Management System and E-commerce, DTG web services can help!
Website Design Services.
We specialize in: Professional Website Design, low-cost Domain Names, affordable Hosting, Content Management Systems (CMS), Website Maintenance, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Logo Design, Training and Workshops, E-Commerce & Shopping Carts, and other Internet products and services.
We are reliable, professional, and good at what we do! We work with non profits and businesses of all sizes.
We look for ways to maximize your investment in your on-line image by offering solutions that fit your needs and budget. Your website doesn’t have to break your piggybank just to look as professional, and provide as many features, as larger organizations. We offer free estimates, so why not talk to DTG web services to see how we can take you to the next level.
Computer Repairs Quick and Easy Downtown Hartford Pickup and Delivery
May 17th, 2010Computers seem to have a mind of their own.
They start when they want to and decide to quit when they want to.
When your business depends on that black box, you have to be the decision maker, not the box.
Easy said then done.
Computer won’t start? We will fix it. Our computer repair service provides you with a total support environment, one that you know and trust.
Specialty Services
• Virus, Spyware & Adware Removal
• Total Operating System Restore
• Hard Drive Issues/Failures and Recovery of Data
• Memory Issues
• Video Optimizing
• Power Supply Diagnostics
• Hardware Upgrades
Preventative Maintenance…
Computers are prone to similar vulnerabilities as a vehicle. Without regular servicing it’ll breakdown. Home users generally do not have computing equipment serviced or maintained. When was the last time your PC had a thorough cleaning? If it has been more than six months, it is time to schedule a preventive-maintenance visit to www.dtg.net.
We also have the ability to retrieve sensitive files from failed hard drives.
Quick diagnostics of board and processor failures.
Computer and Laptop Repair
We repair almost all major brands of computers and offer in-store and on-site repair solutions for most major brands of equipment. Our A+ certified technicians will fix it -regardless of where you purchased it.
DTG IT Services can help to provide essential Computer and Network protection from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. We use powerful tools which help protect you, your family, and your office while online. If you already have protection we can assess if you are fully protected and configure your security tools if needed.
Spyware and Virus Removal Services
Every network, system and computer needs to have a mutli level plan implemented to help prevent, stop and recover from virus and spyware infections and potential damage. We can work with your current protection tools, suggest new tools and help remove any infestations that are already on your systems. In today’s world where identity theft is on the rise, security is of upmost importance.
Computer Networking - Wired and Wireless
If you have more than one computer or a wireless laptop you wish to connect to your boadband Internet, look no further. Shellhorn Services consultants are experts in wired and wireless networking solutions. We can help set up your broadband modem, wired or wireless routers and enable you to share files and printers across your network.
Laptop Repair
We repair all major brands of laptops . we offers in-store and on-site repair solutions for most major brands of equipment. Our A+ certified technicians will fix it -regardless of where you purchased it.
Network Installation and Engineering Services
If you are looking to have a network installed in your home or office, we offer various solutions to your network needs. DTG IT Services are not only experts in running cable, capping cable and setting up routers, hubs and modems, but also in testing existing lines and hardware for connectivity if you are experiencing network issues.
On Site Service
We now offer on site service for both business and home users. Our field service technicians are trained in repairing your computer problems. Are techs can setup wireless networks or repair your computer. Call now to setup a time at:860-244-8111
Website Design in Hartford for Everyone!
May 11th, 2010When it comes to designing an affordable and yet professional website, DTG, located in downtown Hartford, CT is the business of choice.
From simple website design for the small business owner to the more complex design for the commericial user, DTG has many flavors to offer up.
Many of the designs that we used are a combination of customer and DTG staff putting our heads together for the solutions.
When it comes to web design, our team of trained professionals will be with you every step of the way, ensuring that your web presence will deliver qualified prospects, improved customer service, and increased market share.
Whether you need a brochure presentation or a high end E-Commerce site, Around Connecticut Web Design will partner with you to develop a powerful, profitable Internet presence.
DTG a Connecticut based company, has been designing and managing websites in Hartford Connecticut for over 17 years. We custom design a quality product at a reasonable price while providing personal customer service. But really, our sites speak for themselves.
Good design is more than just a bunch of flashy HTML. A good web design leads your viewers where you want them to go and gives them the information they are looking for, while keeping them interested and engaged in your product or service. Simply having a presence on the Web is not good enough. You must set yourself apart, and to do that, you need the right tools, the right look, expert management and a sound, reliable partner to achieve those goals. The success of your business hinges on it.
Let us design you a website that:
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Impresses your visitors
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Reflects your company’s image and message
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Works on every platform
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Loads fast and without delays
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Navigates simply and intuitively
We have been designing, hosting and managing sites for over 17 years. With innovation as our cornerstone, a firm commitment to excellence and a promise to provide the highest quality service possible to our clients, DTG web services has become a leader in web design in Houston and around the world. We understand the importance of LISTENING to our clients — it’s the most effective way to not only meet, but exceed their expectations. And with an impressive customer retention rate of over 97%, it seems we’re doing just that.
Take a quick peek at our featured sites. We think you’ll see what thousands of others have already discovered. DTG web services is your ticket to sustained growth and continued success!
The core of our business is complete website development: design, application development, front and back-end implementation, Flash animation, graphic design, content management, usability design and re-design. These elements are all part of our strategy of creating websites that work well and look great.
But after your new site is completed, our work is far from finished. Through strategic partnerships and long-range planning, we are able to provide you with reliable managed hosting and website maintenance to keep your content fresh. We can also help you drive traffic to your site through custom search engine optimization. Most importantly, we recognize the need to provide reliable and helpful customer service.
In the computer industry, customer service is often nothing more than technical support. We believe that good customer service means being not just problem solvers but friendly and reliable partners. Whether you are a computer expert or a complete novice, it is our goal to provide you with options that you can understand that will allow you to make more informed decisions for your business.
We do business one-on-one: no hype, no gimmicks, no tricks. We sit down with you and talk about what you need, how to get it done and explain it fully and completely. Together, we craft a website that meets all your business needs.
We are not a giant company with lots of overhead. Like most of our clients, we are a small business run by people who do not like hold music, technical support or hard sales pitches. We are honest, committed partners for your business and prove it by developing a great web presence and keeping it that way. We believe trust is not expected but earned and we pride ourselves on being trustworthy partners with you and your website.
Web Design Draws Attention to Your Website
May 3rd, 2010Its true. The way your website interacts with the public will result in more visits to your site.
Almost hand and hand.
Where do you start is often the hardest decision.
You can start by looking for a professional web design company that can help put you on the right path for success.
DTG, website and application design services have been providing the CT area with design, hosting, special applications, support and more for the past 17 years.
If you looking for a small site to an ecomerce site or a site that has mind boggling attributes, DTG is right around the block, located in downtown Hartford.
What to look for in a professional web site
The criteria for a professional web site can be expressed with these requirements: esthetic, ease-of-use, writing quality/content, search engine optimization, technical implementation and that the content addresses your intended audience. Additionally, in designing your web site you should think about how to drive customers to purchase your product or service (if applicable).
Audience
The first thing you want users of your web site to know is that the web site is for them. You must know your intended audience, and in the first page, you must make sure your intended audience realizes that your web site is the site they should visit.
Your home page should indicate in some way what your business does and the scope of provided services.
Even the tone of writing and the type of artwork on your site is dependent on your audience. Think friendly vs. conservative, conversational vs. factual, etc.
Ease of use in navigation
Have you ever gotten lost in a web site? Or have you been frustrated that you cannot find what your are looking for, but you know that it lies somewhere on the site?
In planning your web site, you need to consider your immediate needs and your long-term intentions. This will help you develop an extensible navigation hierarchy.
For smaller web sites, a “flat” hierarchy is most accessible (all links accessible from all pages).
Larger web sites may group related menu items together in particular areas on the screen. For instance, in a common layout major categories and administrative function items may be grouped together at the top of the page, and subcategory information on the left side (this is common). Or even drop down menus may aid navigation while maintaining a clean interface.
Last, adding a search function to your web site is a good additional way for clients to find content on your site. It is expected that large web sites have search functions.
Writing quality and content
Look to the audience section of this article; your audience is a large factor in what you need to say and how you say it. The scope of your products or services needs to be established as soon as possible, so users know they’ve come to the site they need.
You should also make your phone number and address very accessible. It is good design practice to put the phone number and address on every web page in a site. This can be placed in a nonoffensive area such as a footer or header on the page.
Developing a frequently asked questions page is a good idea. A FAQ page can save you time by not having to answer the same questions more than once. In addition, it is important for you to convey as much information as possible (in as orderly a fashion as possible). If your potential customers cannot easily find the information they need on your site, they quickly go to another site.
The content of your site should describe all of your popular and high-cost products and services in detail, if applicable. If you don’t list a service, a customer may assume you don’t handle the service.
Your entire site should be proofread and spell checked by a professional editor. This is something you don’t want to overlook.
Your content should include any user support documents. It is acceptable and expected that user documents, manuals, etc. be implemented in pdf format, even though the format has some problems.
Technical implementation
Databases are a necessity when dealing with large amounts of data. However, there are cases where database driven content is more than skill. For instance, one of my restaurant clients wanted to put their menu in a database, and their web site would pull information from this database. The time to develop this database was at least a scale of magnitude greater than the time it would take to type the menu in html. This was not a good solution for this customer; it would have eaten up their entire marketing budget with little benefit to them.
Your web site should be accessible for most users. It should be designed with a tool that is cross-tested on many platforms, like Macromedia Dreamweaver. Dreamweaver is almost a requirement for good web site development.
For large sites, your web development budget can benefit from use of server-side includes or similar techniques. SSI allows your web developer to change content quickly and have changes apply sitewide. It facilitates extensibility.
Except for manuals and other printable material, try to stay away from pdf files. They are an annoyance to most users. Even on DSL, they take a long time to load and the Adobe Acrobat reader tends to be problematic. Implement your content in html rather than using a pdf file.
Esthetic considerations
You must have a graphic designer or a web designer who has demonstrated graphic design talents.
Your logo should match the image you want to convey on your web site. Consider dropping your logo if it does not. Most web development firms are able to design a logo for use on your web site.
Do not use animations just to have animations. A little bit of FLASH is good. To much, its overkill. Although trendy 10 years ago, they are only applicable in very limited circumstances today.
A common mistake in web sites is the use of mixed fonts. Be consistent in the styles of fonts used to convey particular information. Also, at most you should use two font families, plus perhaps Verdana for very small text. And you should limit your font usage to fonts which are widely available on most platforms (Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, Times etc.)
Do not use bad photos. Don’t let your neighbors or friends do the photography. Use of professional photography is a good idea for most web sites. Photos can be dressed up in Photoshop to a limited extent.
Search engine optimization
A professional web site should be optimized for major search engines. This may help existing and potential customers find your web site.
Search engine optimization is a proprietary topic for many web development companies. A general guideline is to have a useful, informative Web site, and exchange links with other sites. The more information on your web site, the more credible it is to web users, other web sites and search engines. Having more information on your site also provides more material for search engines to mine.
Drive customers to purchase
If your customers are in a purchasing mind frame, you should take advantage of this by making it easy for them to contact you or even to purchase items online.
Having the invitation to “contact us with any questions” on your web site seems superfluous, but it establishes an atmosphere open to communication. Use of this invitation is context-sensitive depending on the site’s purpose and audience.
Adding a search function to your web site is advisable if you have a lot of products. This will help customers to shortcut your navigation hierarchy if they have a particular product in mind.
For a company which sells products, it is expected that the products are purchasable online. It is highly frustrating to web users who have found your site to have to pick up a phone to make a purchase. (Of course, you must make your phone number available, but it should not be the only means by which customers may contact you.)
If you do develop an on-line store, your order checkout process must be secure. Secure certificates are a requirement (SSL).
At DTG Web Services, we handle everything in house. For professional web design, turn to DTG.
Websites are not just another pretty face. They are on a mission!
April 26th, 2010When your website has tested the sands of time, maybe it time for you to think about a clean new refreshing website design.
The web designers at DTG located in downtown Hartford can help you decide which way to get an affordable yet working website.
Where do you start?
Lets say any website build around 2008 should be updated and re-visited.
2 years in the future has brought with it many new technological changes.
Good changes for your website.
Website design services is what DTG one of Hartford’s oldest web design has got down to a science.
Talent and Customer Service.
When your ready to choose the website design company to help you with your website, get to know the team.
Ask lots of questions and keep an open mind.
Web design takes time. Lots of time.
Yes, the staff at DTG and put websites together quickly, but, utimately it comes down to the client and information from the client.
Custom web applications can help your website without redesigning the entire website over again.
A simple plug-in or a short video clips can really bring new life to an old website.
Website design is more than just having design talents.
You must have business skills in making the new website carry out its mission.
All these skills and services can be found right in your neighborhood.
DTG provides not only the website design service phase, but the continue customer service relationship with its clients.
It’s the only way to run a business.
The sounds of Hartford
April 23rd, 2010Being such a sunny and cool day, all my windows are open.
The sounds of people talking, wind blowing and the traffic all make this Friday a great day to get things accomplished.
Now and then you run into a problem with your computer not responding… in the middle of a document.
Keyboard and mouse are dead.
You probably will have to push the button that turns the power off.
WOOSH THERE GO THE HARD DRIVES!!!!!!!
THE END OF A GOOD DAY
Maybe not the end. Espcially when you have the right technicians to fix the problem.
At DTG we have the best of the best. Not just technical, but friendly and understanding.
How good can a technician be if your screaming at him, because your boss is screaming at you.
At DTG, we work with everyone and work practically on everything. From PC’s to Networks.
Our location in downtown Hartford, allows you to drop it off and pick it up at the end of the day.
We also have pickup and delivery services located in CT
Our team specializes in PC repairs, new computer setup, software and operating system upgrades, internet connection problems, setting up wireless networks, printers or peripherals (cameras, iPods, you name it), spyware and virus removal, and other frustrating computer problems.
- Offsite Data Backup Solutions and Server Redundancy
- VPN, Firewall, Routers, Switches, Residential and Business Virus Protection
- Dial-up, DSL, Cable, and T1 Installations for Home and Office
- Wireless / Wired Router Setup
If you computer equipment is making this a bad day, call the friendly and local staff at DTG.
Web Portals a way to communicate and control your business
April 19th, 2010What is a Web Portal?
A web portal is an access point to information within your business.
At DTG we develope serveral web portals designs to fit your business:
- Business intelligence portals : corporate portals that enable users to access and produce reports for decision-making using company-wide databases
- Content portals focus on documents only.
- Knowledge Management portals: focus only on knowledge management (Collaboration and Document Management) with no application integration features.
- Federated portals for corporations requiring a de-centralized network of inter-working portals, i.e. accessing the same content sources and sharing the same levels of security.
- Horizontal enterprise portals provide broad access to many types of repositories and generic application-integration features. Horizontal enterprise portals service the needs of an entire community of users with no business functionality included.
- Vertical enterprise portals focus on a specific application or business function or the collaboration for employees. They are usually associated with packaged applications.
Do you need a web portal development?
Good question. Case in Point.
Titan Energy of Rocky Hill Connecticut has been working with DTG the past 6 months in developing a portal for their agents to access.
The design of the portal had both administrative functions and agent functions.
The administrative functions allow the administrators to:
Add or delete new users.
Upload docs and files to a library.
Create new suppliers.
Send messages to one or the entire organization.
Control the flow of the portal.
For the agents side of the portal:
Upload new prospects.
Reports for time sensitive clients.
Individual librarys for each agents custom files.
Messaging to other agents.
And thats only half of what the portal for Titan Energy can do.
DTG’s design team working with John Kearney, Jr., and Jerry Hawkins, spent time outlining the requirements of the agents and admins and then reviewing all the changes after that had been made. Robert Pezzulo, lead programmer for DTG, put all the pieces of the puzzle together for Titan Energy and the Portal was on its way.
After a succesfull presentation to the pricipals of Titan Energy and its many agents, the Titan Energy Web Portal is coming off development and going into production.
Web Portal Design can generate an effectual Website that helps in bonding with users and matches your organization’s business goals and targeted objectives. We, at ‘DTG’ comprehend that information design and usability of the web design should complement a user’s experience. Our Web portal design services along with our custom application designs are intended toward more and exciting features of web interface tools. In order to meet our design goals, we aim to build up an effective cooperation with your company and with response from the end users that will be the target audience of your business. Our Web Portal Design solutions are available for most businesses that want to go and stay on top of information and its flow.
For more information on the many services that DTG of Harford offers visit our website or call us at 860-244-8111.








