Intrakit Designs

A website is typically one of the first things a new company looks to create for several reasons.  A website is a great tool to reach potential customers.  Most people use the internet to find the products and services they are looking for and even use the internet to find information about a particular company. 

The problem is that most companies, when considering their website, fail to realize certain things. Most consumers judge a company based on their website, especially if their first interaction with the company is online.  Also, since there are millions of websites, customers have options which means when they find your site, if it doesn't capture their attention or present the information they seek in an easy to find layout customers will move on to the next website.

For this reason and many others, it is important to carefully consider how your website will function, what is the intented purpose of your website and also the layout and design of your website.

E-commerce websites offers a company the ability to not only provide information about products and services to customers but also allows customers the ability to purchase directly from the website. In essence your website is now a member of your sales staff, capable of selling to customers in the global market place. 

An e-commerce website can increase your sales but it should also reduce your workload. A proper e-commerce website should securely receive payment from the customer along with their information and provide you with an a detailed order report.

While there are plenty of benefits to having an e-commerce website there are things you should consider. E-commerce website typically require additional effort to implement, there are security requirements to ensure a safe online transaction for your customer and you need to have someone who will monitor orders and update product information as needed.

One of the biggest misconceptions of having a website is thinking your website will do all the work for you. The internet is too large and more than likely there are hundreds of companies that do what you to. Contrary to popular belief most people will not find your website without an effective online marketing strategy.

In order to make your website more visible and accesible to potential customers you should incorporate at the very least some form of search engine optimization, social networking and email marketing. Though each of these alone will provide good results, utilizing a combination of all of these will yeild the best results.

Search engine optimization is a strategy to get your website ranked at the top of search engines. When working to improve your ranking it is important to consider which keywords potential customers will use to search for your product or service.

Social networking involves the use of Facebook, Twitter and other social sites to use the power of your customers to share positive feedback about your company and refer their friends to your company. Depending on your company this can be the most powerful method of online marketing because friends will usually do business with companies that were referred to them by their friends.

Email Marketing is a great tool to reach existing customers to inform them about new products and services. An email "blast" is a cost effective method to reach thousands of customers at one time to share with them new information about your company.

Online marketing is not an overnight project.  It takes planning and time. If you're not sure which strategy will work best for your company, please contact me and I will help you determine your needs and goals to devise the right online marketing strategy.

Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure consists of the equipment, systems, software, and services used in common throughout an organization. In other words, it is all of the resources a company utilizes to share information.

There are multiple considerations to be made when organizing an effective infrastructure plan.  Some factors include the number of resources (computers, printers, servers, and other devices) that need to be inter-connected. Future resources should also be considered so the infrastructure implemented can grow as your needs grow. 

Examining any existing infrastructure currently in place as well as the needs of the company is the first step towards developing a solid office network.

Some needs include the ability for devices to be connected wireless to share information and print. Other needs include the types of computers and operating systems as well as universally shared devices such as printers and servers. Your office location can also be a factor when planning your infrastructure.

Since each company will have different needs as well as different limiting factors such as budget concerns and office location there is no one system for all circumstances. 

A well designed infrastructure plan can save your company money by reducing the need for individual system resources as well as increase productivity among employees.  Reducing individual resources can also save money on technical support since there are less resources that require maintenance. If you would like help with your company's infrastructure needs please contact me for a free evalutation of your existing and future needs.

Technical Support is complicating and challenging.  When your computer, smartphone or other tech device stops working or isn't working properly you don't usually care what caused the problem you just want it fixed. More importantly you probably need it fixed fast, especially when it's a business related device.

Computer Repair/Upgrade
Computers today are easy to use but not always easy to fix. When your computer isn't working right or stops working all together give me a call. Whether you have a Windows-based computer or a Macintosh-based computer I can get your computer fixed fast.

Virus Removal
A computer virus is usually the first thing blamed when your computer isn't working as good as it once did. Often times you may not have a virus but in case you do I'll remove it, clean your system and show you tips to protect your computer in the future.

Computer Cleanup
Many computer problems are due to bad preventative maintenance.  Some programs you install want to start when the computer is turned on even if you aren't going to use it right away.  This wastes your computer's resources and slows your computer. Having your computer cleaned of out-dated information is an inexpensive way to improve your computer's performance.

Data Recovery
Most people don't think to backup their data until after their computer or hard drive crashes. If you experience a hard drive failure I can recover your company's vital data including customer information, billing information, project files and other critical data.

If you are having technical issues with your computers or other devices please contact me for a free estimate to fix your issues.