Information for website owners and managers

When it comes to choosing a website provider you have a lot of choice. Below are some free resources to help you make an informed decision on choosing a provider that will deliver on reaching your website’s full potential.

For more information contact Evoke Creative or phone +64 7 834 3366

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Design Council - Getting a great website: a step-by-step guide

http://www.designcouncil.org.uk/en/About-Design/Business-Essentials/Getting-a-great-website-a-step-by-step-guide/

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Smashing Magzine - Clear And Effective Communication In Web Design.

http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2009/02/03/clear-and-effective-communication-in-web-design/

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Usabilty First

Usability First™ provides information and resources for key issues related to usability in website and software design. We believe that helping people do their work in an effective and enjoyable way should be the top priority in design because if a product is not usable, people will not use it.
http://www.usabilityfirst.com/

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The New Zealand Government Web Standards and Recommendations

The New Zealand Government Web Standards and Recommendations set a standard for public sector web sites in New Zealand. The major focus is accessibility - enhancing online access. Accessible web sites are equally usable for all users, irrespective of physical or technological impediments.
http://www.e.govt.nz/standards/web-guidelines/

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Smashing Magazine - How Simple Web Design Helps Your Business

http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2008/08/26/how-simple-web-design-helps-your-business/

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Google Webmaster guidelines - Webmasters/Site owners Help

http://www.google.com/support/webmasters/

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Feed the Bot

This website is for those who want to follow the Google webmaster guidelines, but seek more definitions, explanations and examples than Google provides in their documentation.
http://www.feedthebot.com/

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