Welcome to Concept Digital Media - Web Development and Photography.

Concept Digital Media is based in Sarasota Florida, and offers web design to small and medium sized businesses.

We offer Content Management System (CMS) Website development and search engine optimization (SEO).

If you are in need of a website to promote your business, you can count on Concept Digital Media.

With flexible web development platforms, your site can grow with your company. Cutting edge web design, and easy navigation will let potential clients find the information they need.

If you currently have a website and it is showing it's age, not performing the way you think it should, or if you feel you are being held hostage by your web designer - we can help. Concept Digital Media can take your existing static site and turn it into a dynamic, user friendly, interactive website.

We also offer Professional Photography and Graphic Art services.

Search Engine Optimization (SEO): When it comes to web development, we perform intensive SEO and use the latest methods and techniques to keep your site at the top of the organic Sarasota Web Development listings. We make it easier for potential clients to find you.

We can set up your blog, and even help get you on track with social media.

Content Management Systems (CMS): You will be able to update your own site - anytime, anywhere, from any computer, so you will never be at the mercy of a web developer who will nickel and dime you to death, or be unreliable. Of course we are always happy to update and maintain your site for you.

With a web site from Concept Digital Media you will have peace of mind knowing you are getting the most bang for your buck!

Watch Your Domain Name - Do Not Let It Expire!

A local Landscaping company let their domain name expire and recently hired me to build their new website. It turns out that one of their competitors saw their name was available and quickly registered it.

The Landscape company had no idea that the web address on their flyers, business cards, and other material has been sending people to a competitors website for the last year.

I should also note - that when I go to this competitors website and try to call them - the number rings directly to a so-called "marketing company" - the person on the other end is always at a grocery store or you hear screaming children in the background.

Web Cramming And Free Websites

Small businesses and non-profit groups can be targets for a billing fraud scam called web cramming.

Sometimes a "web Design" company will contact a business by phone and offer a free customized website. They tell the business owner that after 30 days or so a monthly fee of $20 to $30 dollars will be billed for hosting services.

Why have a web designer create an additional website when you already have a “free one” through corporate?

Many franchise owners have found that the “corporate website” does little to help them in their particular territory – especially when local people may not be aware that a certain type of franchise that offers services they need even exists.

Having a “local” website is a great way to attract potential clients and serves as a access point for individuals in the immediate territory.

This type of site can be a valuable means of promotion for the local franchise area, and serve the purpose of being a more personal and locally targeted source of relevant information for members that pertains more to their community than the corporate site is able to.

How To Choose A Web Designer

Every business needs a website. The questions is – how do you find the right web designer to take care of your internet presence? Will the web designer you choose take the time to know your business inside out, and be able to help bring you customers?

Unlike other traditional marketing strategies, a website has a global reach and can attract potential clients 24-7. Sometimes it’s hard for business owners to grasp the internets potential, but those who invest the time and money into a professionally built website will see the positive results immediately.

Unfortunately, sometimes it seems everybody and their brother claims to be a web developer. This is not a carefully regulated industry, you do not have to have a license to practice, and so many business owners just do not take the time to fully understand the potential effect a website can have on their business. There are even some business owners who make the important decision to hire a designer based on price alone.