So, how is the average company, non-profit organization, school, church, missionary, or individual supposed to go about deciding who to choose to design their first venture into cyberspace?

A number of different factors should be considered in choosing a web design firm:

• Design Skills. Most people who call themselves web designers are able to write code properly (or at least use software which will write proper, albeit often inefficient, code for them). Not every web designer, however, is able to design a site which is pleasing to the eye and functional at the same time. Feel free to review our portfolio below to judge our abilities in this area.

• Writing Skills. When it comes down to it, much of a web site is content. Your site can be coded properly and designed effectively, but if your content is not written well, you end up with an unsatisfactory web site. Our web designer, Frank Johnson, is a nationally published author (Bringing in the Outcast [written under the pen name of John Norman], Discipleship Journal, Issue 43) and is equipped to prepare effective content for your site.

• Relevant Background. If you represent a company, you should know that Frank has spent over ten years in administrative fields, including several years as Manager of Legal & Administrative Services at E-MU / ENSONIQ in Scotts Valley, California (Frank is currently an Internet Strategist with a division of E-MU / ENSONIQ's parent company, Creative Technology, the manufacturer of the world's leading SoundBlaster line of sound cards). As such, he has a good working knowledge of business practices and principles, and his work reflects that knowledge.

  If you represent a church looking for a web designer, you should know that Frank is a licensed minister with the Assemblies of God denomination. As such, he has a solid understanding of a church's priorities and values and how to translate a church's philosophy into an effective web site.

If you are interested in chatting with us about the web design services we might be able to provide to you, please feel free to contact us at your convenience (e-mail is the most effective means of reaching us). Our initial consultation is free, and we would be more than pleased to be of service to you.

We were asked to develop a web site which would serve as a link between this missionary family and their friends and supporters. The result is a striking, 38-page site which gives a comprehensive overview of the Arzounis' life and ministry.

Here is what the Arzounis had to say about our work: "Almost daily we receive e-mail messages from people who have visited our Internet web site. They will invariably comment favorably on the quality of the content, aesthetics, and the efficacy of the layout. Many have inquired about our webmaster, Frank Johnson, and the availability of his services. It is a pleasure for us to recommend him, not only because of his excellent web designs, but for his integrity, faithful maintenance of the site, and very reasonable prices. Mr. Johnson's extensive knowledge of computers and software applications, particularly multimedia applications, as well as his background and work experience both in the USA and internationally with non-profit organizations and educational institutions uniquely qualify him to help such clients. We are proud to recommend him to you."

We were asked to develop a web site for this denominational organization which covers 1 1/2 states and serves over 400 churches and over 1,400 pastors and ministers.

The result is an elegant, 56-page site which serves to connect this denominational organization with its constituents, providing news, a searchable directory so visitors can find a church in their area, contact information, descriptions of the various ministries and services offered by the organization, and much more!

We were asked to develop a web site which would enable this local stone and tile retail business to connect with its customers. The result is a 9-page site which is strategically designed to convert online visitors to in-store customers.

We were asked to develop a web site for this local children's music program. The result is a 9-page site featuring splashes of color, photos, and even music implemented in a Macromedia Flash introduction.

We were asked to develop a web site to provide crucial legal information to local businesses and subtly allow this law office to market its services. The result is an eight-page site which reflects the corporate nature of this firm.