Multibase builds web sites from simple “brochure” sites to complex, interactive web applications. Many web sites have strong graphic presentation and interactive features. We use industry standard tools, design for search engine optimisation, and integrate ecommerce and the range of standard and custom functions. Often the service package includes secure, reliable hosting by Multibase.
We follow a complete process in collaboration with you, from online strategy development, design and search engine optimisation, to implementation and ongoing support.
Modern web sites typically use a content management system. A CMS usually means faster delivery, more functionality for your investment, and easier maintenance.
What kind of web site?
To start, identify what you really want to do on the web and from there we can find an appropriate technical solution. Here is a way to think about this.
Static web sites
| If you want to... |
And... |
Then you need a... |
- Put up a few pages of information about your company
- Give some information about your products or services
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- The information rarely needs to change
- You are willing to pay a developer each time you update your site, or you have the technical skills and time to do it yourself
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Static web site |
Dynamic web sites
| If you want to... |
And... |
Then you need a... |
- Present more complex information about your company, your products or services in more detail
- Create a channel of communication or interaction with your clients, such as enquiry forms
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- You want to keep your web site up to date with the latest information
- You want your web site to evolve along with your business
- You want to make an initial investment in reusable components that will give you a higher ROI in the future
- You are willing to pay a developer each time you want to update your site
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Dynamic web site |
Solution frameworks and Content management systems
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And... |
Then you need a... |
- Present details of your company, products or services
- Have a web site with many pages of information of different kinds, that changes often
- Have a functionality rich-web site, but without the higher price of a custom-built web application
- Take part of your business operations online, or integrate the supply of your products or services with an internal function of your business
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- You want non-technical staff to update your web site in-house without paying a developer each time
- You can take advantage of the lower cost of pre-built generic web functions
- You want to be able to expand web functionality in the future
- You want a lower initial and ongoing cost than a completely custom-built web application
- You are willing to pay for occasional consultancy or development of new functions
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Solution framework
or
Content Management System based web site |
Custom developed web applications
| If you want to... |
And... |
Then you need a... |
- Custom-design unique functions specific to your business, exactly as you want them
- Integrate your web site tightly with your internal processes and technical systems, or with a legacy application
- Have complex, unique requirements
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- You are willing to invest more upfront in an individual solution, with high efficiencies and ROI in the longer term
- You can budget for ongoing maintenance costs
- You are willing to pay for development of most new functions
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Custom developed web application |
Additional features
You may need to add other elements to your web site to achieve your goals.
| If you want to... |
And... |
Then you need a... |
- Sell your products or services online
- Accept online credit card payments for your products or services
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- You are willing to pay a modest price for service fees and transaction fees and receive real-time payment approvals
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Online credit card payment gateway
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ecommerce package |
| If you want to... |
And... |
Then you need a... |
- Have lots of animation
- Use music, video clips and other media
- Provide a highly graphic, visually dyamic web site
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- You do not mind the longer downloading times
- You are willing to pay a developer each time you want to develop new content, or you can do it in-house
- The price, including data traffic, is worth the benefit of the impact
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Multimedia web site or multimedia web site elements |