So you need a web page?? We've got the solution.

So, you need a web page??

LW Services, Inc.

Specializing in web page services for the Southern Gospel Music industry

If you're at all familiar with the internet you're probably also aware of the many options available for web page design and display. Of course, there are all types of combinations and permutations of these services, but the basic themes are:

Most Internet Service Providers (ISP's) will give you free web page space as part of your dial-up account fee. Free space usually ranges from 2MB to 5MB. Great, until you start adding music clips, which eat up disk space quickly. Also, you're usually limited to a web address like: http://www.ISPprovider.com/~yourname/. Usually there is no support for advanced functions such as streaming audio, local bin CGI scripting or secure server.
Recently I've seen an influx of "free" web page hosting advertisements. Again, most of these have limited disk space. Many limit you to 1-3 pages. Also, you usually have to put up with some type of advertising banner or logo on your web pages. Sorry, I don't think a flashing "great long distance rate of xx cents-click here" banner belongs on a music group's home page. It just doesn't appear professional. But, that's my opinion, if you can live with it, go for it.
Services like me. Complete web page design and updating with integrated web page hosting for one year. If this sounds like what you want, READ ON......

COMPLETE PACKAGE - ONLY $ 475.00

(Don't need it all?? Contact me for great rates on the portion(s) you want)

ONE YEAR - 50MB web space - enough space for 3-4 full CD's or 7-10 "clipped" CD's, depending on the music format(s) you desire. Additional space is $3.00/5MB/month. (Subsequent years @ $ 110.00).

Secure server available if you MUST accept credit card orders over the 'net .

Local bin CGI scripting, streaming audio support.

3 e-mail aliases, i.e. oneofthreenames@youruniquename.com that actually e-mail directly to you. I usually reserve one to go back to me as webmaster.

Web address in in the format http://www.youruniquename.com Includes all registration fees for first 2 years. ( $ 35.00 per year starting the 3rd year )

Web Page Authoring - as many pages as you need. Includes all required scanning and graphics design/placement. No charge for routine updates (such as a new record release or group membership change).

Ripping and Clipping of CD's-Streaming audio is in near CD quality, MP3 is in CD quality.

Scheduled appearances page - Updated monthly for one year. $ 10.00 per month or $ 100.00 per year thereafter. I recommend 3 months of appearances on display at all times.

$ 50.00 additional charge for shopping cart ( this function is very time consuming to program). Available as a standalone order generating service or for secure server based credit card transactions. Available, but I really recommend a printable product order form.

No other charges. No hidden costs. No gimmicks.

Terms- My out-of-pocket costs up front ( usually $210.00 ). Balance due after your web page is completed and you are satisfied with the results.

What I need from you

Any printed material you have generated for promotion, press releases, orders or any other use. Black on white is preferable as it's easier to scan.
CD's for ripping.
Guidance, after all it's your web site. Let me know your preferences and philosophy. Look at other groups' sites. A good place to start is my links page. Check what your peers are doing, maybe you'll see a format or concept that you'll like. More likely, you'll see what not to do, in my opinion there are quite a few poorly designed web pages out there.

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Contact Bill Walker at LW services, Inc.

(616) 772-3157

8641 Heron St. - Zeeland, MI 49464