Web site design options

Web design technology options:

Since the inception of internet various technologies have been invented, used and some also became out of fashion to be replaced by more advanced technologies to develop web sites. As a client it is helpful for you to learn the different techniques and major technologies that can be used to develop your web site. Because the techniques and the tools affect the cost and time of development and also influence viewer impression and site traffics. To understand the advantages and disadvantages better, following is a comparision table:

Type /FeatureStatic html Full css/tableless Static Flash Full Flash
CostMost cost effective. We can develop 7-10 page site for about USD 300-400 We can develop 7-10 page tableless site for about USD 350-450 Uses flash as header or menu. We can develop 7-10 page such site for about USD 450-550 Entirely flash based. We can develop 7-10 page full flash site for about USD 550-750
TimeAbout 7-10 daysAbout 7-10 daysAbout 10-12 days About 14-21 days
SEO Search engine friendly Very search engine friendly Search engine friendly if html based menu is used Not at all search engine friendly
ImpressionCan be made impressive with the right use of graphics Can be made impressive with the right use of graphicsMore impressive if animation is done properly Can be most impressive with a professional animation
CompatibilityCompatible with all browsers Not compatible with some older browsers Compatible with almost all browsers and flash plug in has a 98% user penetration Flash plug-in has a 98% user penetration.
ExtensibilityIf you want to grow the web site continuously, this is the best option for easy update and also to make it dynamic in future Also very scalable and most easy to control the look and theme of the site Moderately extensible. If menu is flash based, it will need Macromedia Flash to update every time you add new sections or pagesTime consuming to add new contents and sections