Images supplied in digital format:
Supplying images in digital or electronic format is the way we prefer for any web design work where the images will be used. By digital we mean on disc, uploaded to a web server or sent as an email attachment. This allows us to transfer and edit, retouch and electronically manipulate the images to achieve the desired effects without having to scan them first. As we don't have to convert the images to the appropriate digital format this saves time and therefore saves you money. To reflect this, there is no charge for images supplied in this way. Where
possible we prefer the images in high resolution (300 dpi), or larger than they will be on the page as it allows us to produce a higher quality image after optimising.

However if you don't have the image in high resolution, then we can still produce a clear, well-optimised image. The preferred format is jpeg however any digital format will do.

Image to be scanned from photos for Graphics Designing
Where the image can't be supplied in digital format and can only be supplied as a photo, then we will need to scan the image to convert it to the appropriate format for the web. As this involves extra time there will be a small charge for this. Other examples of images that may need to be scanned include those that are on leaflets, brochures and other printed materials.

We are able to scan these, however, please note that printed materials produce a lower quality of output image than photographs, due to the halftone effect of printing. So where possible please supply a photo, but if this isn't possible then our skilled and experienced designers can retouch and enhance your images to the best possible quality.

Images to be sourced from Image Libraries for Graphics Designing
We can source and produce fresh images for your clients. Our excellent rapport and close relationship with photo libraries and image banks, helps us obtain images you require at very cost effective rates. When you work with us, you get an extensive stock of images.

Our experts in image preparation and manipulation can help you make the best use of the images sourced from a wide range of options from these libraries. The selection process is backed up with our team of commercial designers, who help in deciding the right image for your website.

Impression
The viewing of a web ad by a web user. For the advertiser, one page view equals one impression.

Incubator
An organisation, which nurtures embryonic Internet business ideas.

Integration of Shopping Cart with Payment Processing
Whether it is a shopping cart developed by us, or a third party application. We can seamlessly integrate the shopping cart with the main payment processors. This integration is essential if you want your customers to be able to order online by credit card.

You may have a shopping cart, and you may already have an online merchant account (if not we can arrange this) or even a facility with a payment processor - but until the two are integrated, you won't be able to accept credit cards online. The integration process varies, depending on the shopping cart application used and while some off the shelf shopping carts allow you to do this yourself - in
most cases it is better letting technical staff deal with the integration to make sure everything is working as it should. This is essential in a bespoke ecommerce solution.

Internet
The Internet is a global network of computers, itself made up of smaller computer networks, variously connected to the world’s telecommunications infrastructure. Data is exchanged using Internet protocols.

Internet commerce
A subsector of electronic commerce, in which goods and services are bought or sold using the World Wide Web as a communications medium. Companies that want to conduct Internet commerce, create web sites that function as virtual stores through which customers can access product information, place orders and make payments. Some companies only use the web, and some companies use the web combined with traditional outlets.

Intranet
Many companies have built in-house networks using the same software standards as the Internet. Companies use intranets to distribute information and data around their offices. Intranet activities usually take place behind secure ‘firewalls’ to prevent unauthorised access.

IP address
Every system connected to the Internet has a unique Internet protocol address, which consists of a number in the format A.B.C.D, where each of the four sections is a decimal number from 0 to 255. Most people use domain names instead, and the resolution between domain names and IP addresses is handled by the network and the domain name servers.

IP Based Hosting
This gives you a unique IP address for your clients webspace so the IP address can be used, in addition to your domain name. It also means that if there are any problems with your domain name - the site will still be available.

ISDN
The integrated services digital network moves up to 128,000 bits per second over a normal phone line at almost the same cost as a normal phone call.

ISP
Internet service providers are companies that provide telephone network access to the Internet to businesses and consumers.