WEB DESIGN PLATFORM

Our platform choice is DNN. That surprises many of our prospects. WordPress is to DNN what Windows is to MAC. Just because there are more Windows systems in the world doesn't make it a better platform. The same goes for WordPress. We have very specific reasons for using DNN.

1. ALL 50Bubbles Websites are mobile friendly designs. This is an SEO requirement in our opinion.
2. Our platform is inherently more secure
3. Our vendors are vetted before we use any of their applications
4. Or sites are not targeted by WordPress hacking robots (we convert about 10 hacked websites a year).
5. Our sites are easier to edit (according to most of our clients that have switched)
6. Our platform allows multiple blog streams - you're actually reading one of those blog streams. (Check out my blog, that's a completely different blog stream). This is very difficult to do in WordPress. We call the process HYPERblogging. We do it specifically because it ranks better in Google.We've redesigned the blogging software to look more like embedded content. Adding content is basic form entry with complete editing capabilities.

 

WEBSITE FEATURES

The 50Bubbles website platform can include a number of options you won't find in a typical website.

1. HYPERblogging capability (multiple blog streams within the same website used at will). Hyperblogging is exclusive to 50Bubbles
2. Advance blogging software applications (when needed)
3. Gallery software and integrated imaging options
4. WYSIWYG content editors (allowing text, graphics and video placement without any programming skills)
5. Custom Forms software (setup forms anywhere on the site. Forms can include payment options and advanced features at additional cost)
6. Mass Email Software that allows you to stay in touch with your client base
7. RSS publishing features allowing you to automatically post on social media and create automated newsletters, announcements and other such campaigns
8. Visitor Forums
9. Helpdesk for integrated customer service
10. Knowledgebase for capturing useful and reusable information
11. Dynamic menus (Menu are built and maintained automatically when you add, edit and delete pages

This is just a few but some of the more common features. DNN has extensive worldwide support and there are millions of websites on the web utilizing the technology. DNN was sprouted from the Microsoft Sharepoint application and utilizes a lot of the same technology. DNN runs on a Microsoft Server.

 

WEBSITE DESIGN OPTIONS

If you're looking for web design, you have three paths you can take.

DESIGN CLONING

If you have an existing website that you like but need to make it more current, we can clone your website. That would allow you to keep the existing pages and content but add features like mobile friendly (responsive) design and of course all of the features mentioned above. This is very cost effective.

Budgets for cloned websites are typically less than $1,500

 

DESIGNING USING TEMPLATES

The next most cost effective option is to use a pre-designed template. In this case, very often we'll send clients to TemplateMonster.com to choose a template for us to work with. We use the template for general look and feel.

We replace images, text and logos. By eliminating the need to build the site from the ground up, much of the design cost is eliminated. We pass this saving on to our clients. Our competitors are not always so generous. MOST web designers will use templates and many will not tell you. We believe in transparancy and client relationships over trying to make a quick buck!

Budgets for template based websites are typically less than $2,500

CUSTOM GRAPHIC DESIGN FROM THE GROUND UP

The cost on a custom website is 75% graphic design. Custom graphic design involves building the visual site from the ground up.

Budgets for custom graphic designed sites range from $$4,000 to $20,000.