Web Site Design & Development

Having a web site that has been professionally designed and developed will have a significant overall impact for many organizations. NicomIT is pleased to be able to provide senior professionals who are experts in bringing your brand to the web in a manner that is both visually pleasing and highly functional. In addition, we have the technical expertise to build web sites into very useful tools for an organization.

Web sites that do something

Located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, NicomIT offers end-to-end IT services we are able to create web sites that are not only creative and eye catching but also useful and practical. Whether it's an e-commerce solution with an online store or an integrated database capturing information on your visitors, we have the experience you're looking for. Our team works closely with you to ensure your web site has the functionality you need with the look and feel you want. This is a major advantage that we bring to new web site development projects.

Web Development Process

Our Creative Team

NicomIT's creative team is comprised of experienced professionals who are educated in graphic design, marketing and web site development. NicomIT offers you the best of both worlds with a creative fresh looking web site that is well built and extensively tested. We pride ourselves in combining the latest technology with strategically designed web sites that have a strong focus on the user.

e-commerce Solutions

According to the 2005 Canadian Internet Use Survey conducted by Statistics Canada, 41% of Canadian adults who use the Internet made a purchase online in 2005 spending $7.9 billion. The study predicts a marked shift ahead, projecting that Canadians will double their online spending by 2009 to $16 billion. Several companies have enlisted our experts to redesign their existing web site and incorporate an e-commerce solution. This includes Ganong Chocolates, Canada's oldest candy company. They have a new online store, including catalogue, shopping cart and secure checkout which enables them to reach a new audience and remain competitive.

Internal Collaboration

An intranet allows your team to communicate more effectively, securely share information, manage projects, schedule meetings and will improve the overall efficiency of the organization. After conducting a needs assessment, we will identify which technologies are right for you and design and implement a new system that is functional and projects the message you want to your staff.

Database Integration

An integrated database works with your web site and will have many functions, such as the ability to capture and collect information from surveys or forms and save orders. With NicomIT, you have the option to make your databases accessible through secure password protected areas for those with the proper privileges. Information collected or saved within the database can be easily queried online, often saving a company a great deal of time and money.

Content Management

If you want to manage your own web site our experts will recommend a content management system that best suits your needs. NicomIT will provide proper training, giving you the freedom to update your web site anytime.

Search Engine Optimization

Providing the proper means for your site to be found by search engines is paramount to having a successful web presence. Properly structuring your site to become "search engine friendly" is a very comprehensive and technical task. At NicomIT, our web developers are experts in implementing these techniques. This includes not only how the web site is structured, but also just as important, the content found on each page and how it is portrayed. NicomIT works with you to determine the key terms that best describe your organization, the products or services you offer, and the content changes that should be implemented to make your site more effective. Once these terms have been incorporated into the web site content and the pages are fully optimized and online, we submit your web site to major search engines and directories.

Translation

If you are a national or international organization or just want to appeal to a wider audience, try our English-French and French-English translation services. Working with a final draft of your content, our certified translators do the rest and you will have a bilingual web site without any extra effort.