Many people now search for products, services and information online. With improving broadband and more and more people using the internet as their main method of researching and obtaining goods and services, businesses can't afford to ignore the web.
Vivienne Kyne, a director of 21st Century Web Design at Moneen in Castlebar, explains: “The take-up on the web was slow when we opened our web design company over eight years ago - but it has grown to eight full-time staff.” 21st Century is widely known for its computer training business but according to Kyne their web design company is probably the busiest section of their business today.
21st Century Web Design has an excellent recession-busting special offer of free hosting, free domain name and free search engine optimisation when you design a website with them before the end of January. They specialise in web design, site makeovers, eShopping carts and full database-driven websites.
The company has developed websites for Shannnonside, Northern Sound and Midwest Radio; Connaught Telegraph, Foinse, Rape Crisis Network Irl, Beverly Hills Fashion and Casey Cars. Designing a website is very affordable even for smaller businesses, with starter websites from €800. Many customers already have a website but want to freshen it up with a redesign and give it a new lease of life.
John Lee, 21st Century’s web manager, says: “We are very busy; many businesses are using the web to generate and convert sales leads as the economy slows down.” More clients are opting for websites with their own content management system. This allows a business to easily update their own website, without any web design skills or specialised software. Businesses can update their own news, special offers, photos, products, price changes and other items.
21st Century has also developed web and SMS mobile software for sports organisations. This eSports Manager software is used throughout Ireland by 26 GAA county boards; Leinster and Connacht rugby; ladies’ Gaelic, soccer leagues, handball and golf. eSports Manager automates and manages the competitions, fixtures, results and league tables for over 3,000 club competitions in Ireland.
Call in to 21st Century for a free web consultation. 21st Century pledges a no-nonsense approach, no technical jargon, no inflated solutions, no fuss, no problem. 21st Century, Moneen, Castlebar, between Sheridan Electrics and Mayo Rollerbowl, log onto www.21stcentury.ie or call 094 902 6663.
