“The right geographic references can put your web site on the ED map.”

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Web sites have become critical to economic development. Over 90% of location searches now involve Internet research, often before corporate site selectors or consultants contact regional ED experts. Your web site has to be more than impressive--its success depends on factors particular to ED sites and how well it caters to the needs of your audiences. In fact, a poorly conceived ED web site now serves as a red flag to potential investors, stakeholders and customers. ED Solutions can provide you a comprehensive review to help you succeed in this competitvie arena. You’ll receive concrete guidance on a range of issues, from technical issues to navigation and design, all tailored to your goals and resources.

ED Solutions, Inc. has reviewed hundreds of economic development web sites, and has advised on the development or redesign of some of the most effective web sites in economic development. Check out our Portfolio here or through Flickr.

Founder Mark J. James has trained thousands of ED practitioners in the use of technology, and can explain web site issues to those without a bit of geek expertise.

What We Look At

We tailor the review to your goals for the site, gauging your audience, aims, and available resources. Then we examine four critical elements in detail:

• Content and Design—does the site have the content your audience needs?
• Functionality—will your site work for your audience?
• Performance—how does the site load, and is it accessible to all browsers?
• Marketing—can your site be found?

ED Solutions, Inc. can solve a number of very common issues surrounding ED web sites and enhance your approach regardless of the current state of your site.

The Review Process

ED Solutions founder Mark J. James will review your site and draw up an initial report, including diagnostic test results. Second, we collaborate with your organization through a  two-hour interactive web conference which allows us to discuss your site in depth, look at other sites illustrating ideas for improvement and in other ways really collaborate on the site.  Finally, we prepare a comprehensive final report, including clear, categorized recommendations which can be used as a 'roadmap' for redesign. All clients also receive our Web Site Fundamentals Primer, loaded with examples of quality economic development web site components.

Post-Review Assistance

If desired, ED Solutions, Inc. can also consult with you and your web design team to achieve the improvements recommended by the web site review. We write RFP's for redesign services and serve as your advocate in this process, outlined in our Website Design Advisory Services.

For more information and to schedule your web review, Contact Us.