Web Design:

Our designs are custom tailored to your individual needs. While some companies rely on existing
templates and/or reuse other projects, we guarantee a unique internet presence every time.

****Of course, for the budget minded, we do offer templates with minor customization.****

We can assist in the planning, development, implementation, AND training (if applicable) of all your online needs.

Specializing in :

  • Small to medium sized businesses
  • Non-profit organizations
  • E-commerce (Secure online shopping)

 

E-Commerce Websites: Here are some of the features that your shopping cart can have

 

Customer Care

Customers can search & browse personal order history
Integrated configurable store product search
Real time order tracking
Customer can choose between account registration and express checkout
Fast Lane Checkout module for quick and intuitive checkout
Customizable e-mail notifications/invoices
Wish list
"Send to friend" section
Ability to save the customer's cart
Newsletter management for multiple lists, edit/import/export of subscribers, news archive for customers
Printable versions of pages
Memberships and special pricing
Edit product options in cart/wishlist/Gift registry wishlist
Printable invoices

Product Catalog

Unlimited number of products
Unlimited number of categories
Products can be assigned to unlimited number of categories
Ability to modify multiple products simultaneously
Members-only categories
"Featured Products" box
Automated display of bestsellers
Related products, up selling and cross selling
Advanced configurable search by title, description, category, SKU, price and weight

 

Product Details

Unlimited product options/variants/properties w/optional price modifiers
Unlimited custom input fields for products
HTML-enriched product descriptions
Unlimited number of product images
Ability to display product detailed images in popup windows

Merchandising and Inventory

Discount coupon codes and gift certificates
Full inventory control
"Out of Stock" Messages
Quantity discounts
Retail and wholesale pricing
Limit minimal order amount

 

Shipping and Tax

Real-time USPS, FedEx and UPS shipping calculation from one location
Unlimited number of custom-defined delivery methods
Flate rate, weight, order total and per-item based shipping
Different weight limits for different delivery methods
Mark your products as "free shipping" products
Promotional "free shipping" coupons to your customers
Add handling/freight charges
Handle international, domestic and local shipping
Restrict shipping by location
Customizable tax calculation
Product-specific taxes
Taxes & shipping fees depending on client's location
"Tax exempt" feature

Sales Analysis & Tracking

Comprehensive statistics:
   - Number of orders
   - Number of customers
   - Product views
   - Category views
   - Products removed from cart by customers
   - Sales by product / best sellers
   - Total sales
   - Client environment settings
   - Statistics on search patterns customers use when searching products
Searchable order data
Printable shipping labels and orders
Search engine & incoming traffic tracker: the cart keeps referrer data for all customers
Export sales & customer data for use in a spreadsheet
Export orders to QuickBooks format

 

Payment Gateways & Methods

Payment systems (including PayPal payments)
Manual (offline) credit card processing
Predefined set of payment methods (offline): checks, purchase orders, phone orders, wire transfer and etc

Search Engine Friendly

Pages can be indexed by all major search engines
Define custom META tags for every category
Customer referrer info is stored in database

 

Repeat Customer Accommodation

All customer's data is stored in database
Greet regular visitors
Registered customers can be offered discounts
Registered customers do not have to enter their data again
Registered customers can edit their profile
Registered customers can access history of their orders
Built-in newsletter engine
Real-time order tracking for registered customers
Moderated product reviews and ratings
Return Merchandise Authorization add-on to return customers' payments.

Security

Full HTTPS/SSL support
Secure HTTPS/SSL administrative access
Password-protected administrative access
Strong Blowfish encryption for sensitive customer data
PGP-encrypted e-mail notifications
Real-time security notifications of all failed login attempts
Anti-Fraud module validates customer's address during checkout
Stop list module allows disabling shop usage from specific IP
Backup sub-system
System fingerprints: ability to compare the status of the store files before and after modification and to discover which files have been deleted, added or modified

LOGO DESIGN:

Every business needs an identity and that usually starts with a LOGO.

For only $300 you will be provided with several different designs and they will be tweaked until you love your new logo!

Absolutely no fees until you decide you want to keep it!

While many web design companies charge extra, all Smek Design QUOTES come complete with:

  • One hour labor for scanning and optimizing your images
  • Research Assistance to help define your (USP) "Unique Selling Position"
  • Submission to major search engines
  • Keyword/Meta tag optimization
  • 14 days of free minor revisions


    Popular web site upgrades to be considered include:
  • Photo Gallery (HTML/JAVA or FLASH based)
  • Flash animation for product/service emphasis
  • Forum/Message Board (sample)
  • Real-time chat room
  • Live Chat system
  • Calendar of events (updated via web browser)
  • CMS (Content Management System)

Web Site Maintenance

Dynamic content is what drives customers back. Therefore, it is a great idea to always have fresh content.
This can a revision or even a whole new page. There are several ways this can be done.
  1. We can teach you the basics of updating your site. (50$ an hour)
    If you have relative experience with Front page or Dreamweaver, you can probably learn in about an hour.
  2. For e-commerce/CMS web sites, training is FREE.

If you would rather have Smek Design perform the updates: [there are NO RESTRICTIONS on the task!]

  • A flat maintenance fee of $85 a month (up to 2.5 hours)

    OR

  • $40 per hour, no contract

    Tthe average web site requires two to three hours per month.
Our extensive network of affiliates can also assist you in:
  • Professional Photography
  • Professional Videography
  • Poetic Writing and proofreading
  • Language translations

Custom Labels:

Is a special occasion coming up?

Smek Design can design AND print customized high gloss labels to fit any assortment of products.

This could include water bottles, party favor bags, just about anything. Call or email for more details.