Site maintenance

One of the biggest challenges facing any web site owner is that of keeping the site fresh and keeping people's interest. Over time, site popularity on search engines will wane if you don't change it from time to time. I offer maintenance services tailored to meet your requirements, or I can install and support content management solutions like "Contribute" so you can make alterations yourself. There are many other similar packages that can be implemented, call or email for more details on implementation and on-site training for you or your staff.

Search engine positioning

If you would like to try for a better natural search engine positioning than you currently have, I can also do updates to existing sites to try and improve matters. Follow this link regarding simple re-structuring of your web site copy and layout for more information. There are a few other good tips and tricks to use - and I don't use any of the more dubious techniques such as keyword stuffing and hallway pages. Or, if you need good search engine visibility in a hurry, try Adwords.

Accessibility

I use an on-line accessibility checker to ensure that web pages comply with at least the level 1 (A) accessibility guidelines of the World Wide Web Consortium. Customers are also advised to make themselves aware of their obligations regarding accessibility requirements (and particularly if they are content-managing their site) to avoid accidentally making a page non-compliant.

User support

I can also advise on general internet, Windows, email, spam combat and other computer-related matters. You may also like to have a look through my tips page for some ideas for making your IT a bit less troublesome. I'm not a hardware or networking expert but can certainly propose some solutions regarding problems you may be experiencing. If it turns out you need the heavy artillery, I generally pass all requests for a "man with a screwdriver" - computer repairs, parts, networking, software, security and other IT needs - to Peter Holmes at Wedmore IT. Tell him I sent you.

Intranets and freelance work

Intranet maintenance work was one of the initial mainstays of my business, particularly in the field of project office and ISO9000 quality system intranets. So if you need some occasional maintenance on your intranet or company web-site in-house, please get in touch regarding availability.