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Successful websites begin with
proper planning and end with effective design, programming, marketing and
evaluation.
A lot
of Chicago web site designers build Web sites, but not everyone approaches
web development the same way. Some companies are more concerned about what
looks cool in their portfolio, rather than how it helps you achieve your
goals.
 At NOVACON, we take a different
approach. We believe that the only criteria for a successful site is one
that achieves its objectives. That's why our clients are involved in the
process every step of the way. From an in-depth pre-planning and business
development phase all the
way through site launch and search engine marketing, the working relationships we forge ensure
that project goals
are met and that there are no surprises lurking around the next corner.
We
build websites on-time and on-budget that meet the specific measurable goals
of our customers. We do small, simple projects and large dynamically
driven sites, including e-commerce. We will help you develop effective
online marketing strategies that drives traffic to your new website and
provide reliable, affordable web hosting. Here is a sampling of some
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Slightly Off |
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Award-winning author, speaker and comedienne
Deb DiSandro enlisted NOVACON for the redesign of her site, "Slightly
Off". Using a combination of skewed page elements, photography, and
animation, we captured Deb's unique sense of humor while maintaining a
professional feel. The site also includes resources for meeting
planners, a video of Deb in action, and an online user survey. |
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Naperville Humane Society |
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Occasionally, we like to give back. The Naperville Humane Society site
is just such an example. NOVACON donated its services to creating this
site as a
resource for pet owners and volunteers alike. Among its many resources
is a searchable database of cats & dogs for adoption, an online
behavior helpline and volunteer info. This site also contains information about
the many
after-school programs and community services the Naperville
Humane Society provides. |
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True Nature® |
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Jeff Korhan is a public speaker who has
devised the True Nature System™ - a system for living by which the
lessons of nature can be applied to business and life situations. To
capture the essence of nature, NOVACON employed an earth tone color
palette, nature images and Flash animation to create this visually
appealing site. The site also contains information for meeting planners,
as well as clips of Jeff in action. |
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Alberto's Restaurant |
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Fun was
the order of the day for this restaurant site. The restaurant's mascot, "Alberto", guides users
through the site, which features Flash animation, downloadable PDFs, and
a children's coloring section. The site also features means by which
users can request catering and banquet information. |
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Educational Assistance,
Ltd. (EAL) |
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EAL is a leader in converting donated,
overstock inventory into college scholarships for needy students.
Schools can purchase excess inventory, such as chairs, at a discounted
price and then convert a portion of the price into scholarships.
In addition to redesigning the site, NOVACON
helped streamline EAL's business operations by designing and developing
a complete e-commerce solution. Schools looking for inventory can go
online and browse through the available items and place orders via a
shopping cart-type application. This tool was so effective that in the
first week of operation it eclipsed the total number of orders from the
previous six months. |
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Holiday Inn Hotel &
Suites
Carol Stream, IL |
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To showcase the many amenities and
facilities at the Holiday Inn Carol Stream, we chose to use a
combination of Flash animation, high-quality photography and DHTML
programming. The site includes several online forms for users to request
more information regarding hotel services, as well as a tool by which
the hotel owners can post rotating announcements throughout the site. |
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Treemendous Landscape
Company |
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Treemendous Landscape Company is an
award-winning design and build company in suburban Chicago. In addition
to their many residential projects, Treemendous was chosen to create the
9/11 Shanower Memorial for the City of Naperville, IL. In order to
capture and invoke the elegance of their work, we utilized a combination
of clean design, high-quality photography and Flash animation. The site
also features newsletter signups and free landscaping advice. |
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Holiday Inn Select
Naperville/Lisle |
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NOVACON worked closely with the Holiday Inn
Select Naperville/Lisle to create a site that not only showcased the
hotel and its many amenities, but was also easily managed by in-house
staff. Some of the features include daily updated specials, a virtual
tour, and downloadable PDF files regarding the many meeting and banquet
facilities available. |
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clients include: -
Market for
Profits
- American Decoy Art |
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Our Services
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Web site
planning & architecture centered around your online goals |
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Graphic
interface design |
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Site
development and programming |
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Database
design & programming using ColdFusion, PERL and PHP |
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Macromedia Flash animation |
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Quicktime and Windows Media Player video conversion and hosting |
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Website
hosting including options such as unlimited email accounts, SSL and
database support |
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Online marketing |
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HTML email development & management |
Our
Process
Our process has been refined
over the last 8 years so that we may deliver websites that meets or exceeds
your objectives, and we do it on time and
on budget.
We begin with helping our
clients establish specific, measurable goals for their new or re-designed
site. As the Project Plan is developed, we identify team leaders and
their requirements, responsibilities and deadlines.
A complete competitive analysis is undertaken
to look for vulnerabilities and market opportunities.
We document ideas and plans for future
releases of the website.
Basic search engine optimization is included
in each web development project we do. More robust and effective
online marketing strategies are discussed and initiated even BEFORE design
or implementation begins.
Successful
websites depend on developing a strong, effective strategy from the very
beginning. Let's begin that discussion today!
Online Marketing
Search Engine Marketing has
changed in the past couple of years. While most of the major search
engines still rank sites based on a number of criteria, the best way to
ensure potential visitors see it is by employing a pay-per-click (PPC)
campaign.
PPC is a way for your
sponsored ads to show up when users enter your coveted keywords into a
search engine. Organic search engine growth can take months, but still
has value. However, the only way to get to the top of the rankings
quickly is to implement a PPC program.
It's a very efficient way to
advertise and remarkably in-expensive. Contact us today to find out
more!
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