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Web sites exist for a multitude of reasons but, almost invariably, communication and information sharing is what the World Wide Web is all about. Proper site design is one of the most important factors to consider when attempting to develop a successful presence on the web. There are countless issues regarding site design that need to be addressed when developing and designing a web site. Questions such as "What is the general purpose of the site?" and "Who is the target viewer/user?" need to be considered. Some issues are more important than others and our knowledgeable design team is prepared to assist you in every aspect of the design process. We understand and recognize the middle-ground between user-friendly and cutting-edge technology and explore the ways to set your site design comfortably between them. Our web design staff has an intricate working knowledge of the Internet. This strong familiarity with the web allows us to design sites that are pleasing to the eye and easy to navigate and download. Keep in mind that the average Internet “surfer” will devote approximately eleven seconds to viewing a web page before moving on to another page or site. With that considered it is imperative that the site load fast, present the content in a quick and concise fashion, and allow a comfortable and contained viewing environment. Regardless if you need an entirely new site designed from the ground up or your existing site just needs some minor modifications we are able to meet most every need. Creativity Counts Being creative in the design process is important to us. Building a site identity and presenting the proper appearance can mean the difference between a successful site and a site that gets lost in the crowd. The appearance of your site is an immediate reflection of your business, the services you offer, and the content provided. Too often a site is immediately dismissed by a viewer due to cluttered design or shoddy presentation regardless of quality contents, products, or services. Maintaining a high level of creativity is something we feel strongly about in our approach to design. (Unlike some companies that crank out "cookie-cutter" web sites.) The name anti-product implies just that. Our goal is to offer our clients something that fits a bit outside a generic, standard, and lifeless "product" without sacrificing the professionalism and integrity of the site. We know the need for practical presentation as well as creative production. The boundaries of our idealism are only defined by our strong sense of pragmatism. Our design team works together, from start to finish, on every site we develop. This team effort ensures that many different opinions are heard and various design concepts are introduced. Working closely with our clients, our designers decide on the best direction to take the site and its respective design. Our goal in designing a site is to establish a comfortable user environment while maintaining a strict level of professionalism. Another benefit of our "team design" approach is that we are better able to avoid the pitfalls of "creative burnout" and generate the best possible result. 10 Burnout Warning Signs Are you, or have you ever been, burnt out? Keep in mind that there's a difference between being burnt out and being in a slump. To rule out the latter, ask yourself how often you find yourself muttering these self-defeating phrases: 1. "I've fallen into a series of formulaic solutions to creative challenges." 2. "I've lost faith in the importance of my contribution to the process." 3. "I'm not enjoying this anymore." 4. "All clients and co-workers are idiots." 5. "Why bother? It isn't worth the effort to support my own ideas." 6. "I'm only in it for the money and there's not enough of it." 7. "Gee, plagiarism seems like a really efficient way to work." 8. "If I want it done right, I'll have to do it myself. (And I'm not even sure if I want it done right.)" 9. "I'm adding this to the list of things I'm going to avoid at my next job." 10. "I hate this job and I'll never come up with a good idea again." Another advantage of our team design approach is the ability to step back from a given aspect of a project and work on a different task. Operating this way is not unlike periodically changing the position of your keyboard throughout the day to avoid Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. This reduces the risk of creative burnout and provides the opportunity look at the entire process from a fresh perspective while still staying entirely involved with the project.			Need another e-mail address? How about yourname@hermannmissouri.com? We are offering FREE e-mail accounts through our hermannmissouri.com domain. Submit your contact information along with the user name of your choice and we will get you set up. Park your domain name on our spacious servers for FREE.