We like web sites which are easy to understand and which communicate their message in a straightforward way. We think they should load quickly and be well designed, so you can see where you want to go, and get there easily with the minimum amount of clicking and scrolling. Usually web sites which are outwardly well organised tend to be the same behind the scenes, which is where quite a lot of important stuff happens - more about that later!

Every web site has at least one purpose. Maybe promoting a business, selling actual products or services online, providing information, communicating a message, booking something or just pure entertainment! When planning yours you should keep its functions in mind and think about how well you will be fulfilling them. How often have you been put off or irritated by a web site?

Setting up a web site is quite simple and has several distinct stages - if you follow the links on the right you will be guided through them.