Services

Custom Design

All our websites are designed and developed from scratch, giving you not only a unique presence on the web, but also one that is tailor-made to fit your needs.
Once you have approved the design, we develop/programme the website using best practices in HTML, CSS, Javascript, JQuery, PHP and MySQL.

All our websites are responsive (mobile friendly).

Responsive

A responsive website has a flexible layout which will adapt to the device it is viewed on (smartphones, tablets, computers). The advantage of this design is an optimised user experience on all devices. A mobile friendly website will also be given preference in Google rankings when a user is searching on a mobile device. A responsive design is therefore recommended.

So what happens when you need to make changes?

We offer two options:

Prefer to leave the technical stuff to us?

When you need something changed on your site, whether a single image, text edit or a whole site overhaul, Blue Crane is always on-hand to help you quickly and efficiently.

Would you like to be able to regularly update certain sections of your site yourself?

We can create an easy-to-use Admin section where you can update those areas of your site which you have specified. This might be a gallery, news items, videos or products & prices.

NEW: Blue Crane is now be offering Social Media Management.

Why use Social Media?

• It provides another platform where potential customers/clients may find you.
• Direct visitors from your Social Media to your website for more web traffic and conversions.
• It allows you to have direct contact and to engage with your customers/clients.
• You can advertise fairly cheaply on Social Media and thereby reach more potential customers/clients. Advertising has become more important as organic reach has shrunk.
• It can help build familiarity and trust in your brand.
• You can get to know your customers/clients and get valuable feedback about your products/services.

To be effective, social media requires regular posting which in turn requires time and effort. At this stage, Blue Crane is focusing only on Facebook, which provides a good middle ground for most businesses. We have put together several Packages, but you we can also customise according to you needs. EMAIL US for prices.

Online Payments

We offer simple and customised e-commerce or online payment solutions. To find out what we can offer your business, send us an email detailing your requirements and we will get back to you.

We use Google Analytics to analyse your website's performance. You can see how many people visited your site, from which country they come from, how they found you and much more.
We can also provide Search Engine Rankings reports (how your website ranks on Google and other Search Engines) on request.

Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) involves using certain methods to gain a good ranking on Google and other Search Engines, based on targeted keyphrases. Different SEO options are available depending on your requirements.

Blue Crane Web Development works with a third party hosting company to offer a reliable domain registration (.com, .org, .net) and hosting service to our clients. Should you already have a hosting company or wish to host with your current ISP, Blue Crane will happily work with your chosen company.

Photoshop to HTML

Have your own designer? Blue Crane can convert your design (Photoshop) into a high quality website using best practices in HTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP and MySQL.

HTML Email Signatures

Add a professional look to your emails with a graphic or HTML signature.

Copywriting

Need a professional copywriting service. We work with a copywriter boasting a top-notch international portfolio.