Stuffy needed a new web page design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 90 designs submitted by 19 freelance designers.
Freshmethod
Freshmethod is a fresh, forward thinking, IT provider. Run by a team of 7, we're real people responding to your needs, not a faceless corporation. Excellent customer service, tailored solutions and the latest in technology represents our brand so our clients can stay one step ahead of the game.
For creative inspiration...
http://www.ca.com - I love the use of colour. Very vibrant.
http://www.bluewiremedia.com.au - The layout of inofmation is excellent. They've integrated social media well.
For content...
http://www.compuquip.com
http://www.theitanswer.com
http://www.brennanit.com.au - This site is ok. I like the little men... doesn't feel cheesy. These guys have delivered the cloud computing message in a way that's easy to understand.
http://www.anittel.com.au - This site is also ok.
We like to think outside the box so you can too. Be as creative as you like! General look and feel to be uncluttered, approachable, positioning Freshmethod as a trusted advisor.
Play up to the orange (fruit and colour) theme. Orange is our corporate colour so this should be the primary colour used on the site.
HOME PAGE to include:
Navigation bar -
home
about us
products and services
testimonials
contact us
Page layout to include -
Phone number - 1300 766 554 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1300 766 554 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Live support link/box (to appear near phone number)
Search field
Social media integration - 'find us on facebook', 'follow us on twitter' plus latest tweet.
Newsletter subscription
*** The home page should also include the following cells/features. These are listed in order of priority and best page real estate:
1. What is cloud computing? The 5 benefits for your business
2. 3 scenario based case studies with links to 'read more'.
A.. "My business is growing" I need smart, efficient IT advice to keep me ahead of my competitors.
B. "I want someone to call when I need help" I want someone to call in an IT emergency and a quick response.
C. " I want fuss free, fast access to my files from anywhere" Our team operates virtually so we want fast secure access to our programs and files.
3. Welcome message
4. Use social media to connect with customers and grow your business
5. Moving Office? We can help.
CONTENT PAGE
Use the existing content on the 'about us' page from http://www.freshmethod.com.au. Also include cells 1, 4 & 5 from the home page as advertisement cells.
Freshmethod is going through a brand refresh and the new website needs to follow this new look and feel. The logo provided has been updated according to the new branding.
The target market is small to medium sized businesses across both professional and blue collar industries. They range from baby boomer or X gen business owners who just see IT as something they just need to corporations who are technology savvy and want their IT to improve their business.