Great website, correct function

Recently, a potential client told me that cost would be a factor in his Web-site project. I paused for a minute, trying to remember a project that didn’t involve budget concerns.

I couldn’t think of any.

Every day, I talk to clients about the opportunities and challenges of building Web sites. So every day, I talk about budgets and look for resourceful solutions.

And here’s my best suggestion: focus on leveraging existing tools for maximum value and functionality.

Of course, many Web-site design and development firms build great, custom applications and features. Take Orbit’s Mighty-Site® for example: several hundred clients use this content-management tool, which can be tailored for any design or feature.

But in many cases, existing tools provide fantastic solutions that cost far less than custom-made programs. By integrating these features into your site, you can avoid the added cost and headache of building an application from the ground up.

Below, we have collected a short list of such top-notch options. These aren’t the only tools that do what they do, but we think they’re the best options out there-and each provides a far better approach than building a feature from scratch.  Read more...