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Websites need computers. They need programming. They need to co-operate with other computers. They need to be hacker-proofed. They need to be maintained and serviced.

Programming

From the simplest "prefab" vanity site to the largest e-service facility, every website needs some development. Every single aspect of your website - every aspect of your business - is ultimately reflected in your website's programming - so it had better be good!

If your website is created by programmers who don't understand your business needs, who don't understand your branding, or who don't understand how to write industrial-strength code, then those things won't be part of your website. That's why we at The Webgineers work as a team, driven by experienced business analysts and battle-hardened programmers, to construct a web site which you can trust your business to.

(You may also be interested in reading The Observer's book of Web Programmers)

Equipment

Your website lives inside a computer - sometimes more than one - called a server. But the server is not like a normal office computer. It must stay switched on and connected to the Internet 24/7 - even if there's a power cut or the computer breaks down. It needs regular backups - especially if it contains live data such as financial or trading records.

Where should the computer be located? There's a dizzying range of options: besides having your own self-contained server, you can buy shared hosting, co-location, remote management, or fallback servers. Which is right for you? Based on a review of your business aspirations, our technical experts can help you decide.

Maintenance

Wherever it's located, your server will need regular maintenance. You'll need periodic checks on the health of your equipment to avert breakdowns, and you'll need regular backups to protect your data and financial records should the worst happen.

We can handle all your maintenance needs. We can set up regular, automated backups and system checks - often without even needing to visit your site - so you can keep trading should disaster strike.

Security

You wouldn't leave your house or your car unlocked. You wouldn't leave your office unlocked. You shouldn't leave your website unsecured either.

It's a big Internet out there, and there are all kinds of security threats, from the amusingly mischievous to the hideously damaging. Protecting your website requires an understanding of what those threats are, and how they change week by week - even day by day.

Contact us now for a free health check. We can test your security, and we'll be able to tell you whether it's up to the job.

Legal compliance

Are your databases correctly registered? Are your employees conducting extra-curricular activities using your email system? Is there any unlicensed software on your computers? Do you have copyright releases for every piece of content on your website? Are your access controls suitable for the data they're guarding?

There is a raft of rules and regulations which you have to comply with. It's a full-time job keeping up with them all. But here at the Webgineers, we encounter these regulations every day. We can advise you and guide you on the measures you need to take