About Alkia (Bangkok, Thailand) PHPThe Alkia PHP/MySQL User GroupThis is official webpage of Alkia PHP/MySQL User Group. We are a new user group in Bangkok that supports the use of PHP, MySQL, and other related technologies. Our objectives: - to provide an open community for discussion, knowledge and skill sharing
- to encourage the use of PHP both in personal and corporate environments
- to create a crossroads for those who need and those who can provide professional PHP development skills within Thailand
PHP users of all experience levels are invited to our regular presentations and talks. Alkia is part of the PHP Ressources of Thailand Tips to help you get started in PHP
Getting Started
1. Determine the purpose for your site
Here are some questions you should ask: - Who will come to my site?
- What will they be looking for?
- What do I want my site to accomplish for me and my business?
- How is my web site part of my company's marketing strategy?
Determining the purpose of your site helps you determine what content you should put on your site. Now you will need to gather that content.
2. Gather content for your site - Is the information I need already written or will I need to create it?
- Will information I have need to be edited for presentation on the Internet? (Short and to the point is best for the web)
- Do you have logos or photos you want to use in your site?
- Who will need to approve content within your organization?
- Remember: All copyrighted material must have permission of use.
Content gathering is a PROCESS.
It takes TIME and ORGANIZATION.
Do not underestimate this step.
The Development Process - Initial Meeting
We will meet to discuss your plans and goals for your site. During this meeting we will discuss ways to use internet technology to help you achieve your site goals.
- Design Meeting
You will meet with our staff designer to develop a plan for how your site will look and function.
- Cost Estimate
Once we have determined the kind of site you need, we will provide you with a cost estimate a project timeline, and a site outline.
Our package includes: - Custom site design
- Creation of the site using content you provide
- Deployment of the site to a Live Host
Additional services which Hopeworks can also provide include: - Domain Name Registration
- Site Hosting
- Ongoing Maintenance
- Hit Rate Monitoring
Search Engine Registration
- Deployment
Once we have determined the requirements for your site, the assembly begins. This is a partnership between you and Hopeworks. - You provide the content.
-Text should be copy ready
-Images and text in digital format
*Material requiring typing, editing or digitizing adds cost to your site. - Hopeworks develops the site
- Milestones will provide opportunity for your review and satisfaction assurance.
- Going Live!
After you have reviewed and signed off on your site, Hopeworks will deploy it to the web hosting service of your choice. Hopeworks can provide hosting services.
After Your Site is Online
Planning for Site Updates
It is important to keep the information on your site current and accurate. Plan to update your site regularly to keep people coming back. To assist you, Hopeworks can provide: - Ongoing regular updates at a per hour cost
Design your site to use Macromedia Contribute so that you can update your site from your own computer!!
Marketing Your Site
It is important to let others know your site is out there. Your site MUST be a part of your overall marketing strategy.
Some suggestions include: - Register your site with major search engines (e.g. Yahoo, Google, etc.)
- Include your web address on all stationary and business cards
- Announce your site through mailings, ads, etc.
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