About Lycona Media
Lycona Media is a 21st century Web Design company that was founded amidst the chaos & uncertainty brought on as a result of the global “pandemic” in 2020. We couldn’t sit back & watch while so many people lost their jobs & businesses, so had to take action by doing something to help.
We are a small team of creative, passionate freelancers who feel it is our duty to put our skills & experience to good use by assisting as many people & businesses as we can to create Online Stores & Websites that can function as modern alternatives to physical brick & mortar stores.
It’s time to rebuild & make a fresh start. Let us help you!
Why Do We Prefer To Build Online Stores on Shopify?
Shopify is the most popular E-Commerce platform in the world & is trusted by over 1,700 000(1.7 million) businesses worldwide for good reason
Shopify offers Fast Hosting & Unlimited Bandwidth so that your store can handle high traffic volumes easily
Shopify also offers Unlimited Storage, thereby giving you the ability to add Unlimited Products
Manual Order Creation | Discount Codes | Free SSL Certificate | Abandoned Cart Recovery | Gift Cards
Level 1 PCI DSS Compliant. This means that all your data and customer information is ultra-secure
Shopify also provides Built-in Fraud Protection
Social Media Integration | Sell On Facebook & Instagram
See how Shopify ranks against it’s competitors:
Shopify vs WooCommerce
Shopify vs Wix
Shopify vs GoDaddy
Shopify vs BigCommerce
Love it or Hate it,
Social Media is a
valuable marketing
tool
Social Media platforms have taken the sharing of information, in various formats, to another level.
Along with search engines, most notably Google for example, platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter & Pinterest have become indispensable resources for a large percentage of internet users, whether it be on mobile, tablet, laptop or desktop devices.
Demographic and geographic targeting via paid ads, give social media platforms a huge advantage over traditional print media such as newspapers & magazines.
Use these platforms properly & you will attract visitors to your Online Store or Website
Advantages of You Running An Online Store
- You are able to reach a larger target market than a physical store can
- Sell locally, nationally or even internationally if you wish
- Your Online Store is not limited to regular business hours so clients can make purchases 24/7
- Your clients can easily view your products on their phones, tablets or laptops and get their purchases delivered directly to them. This kind of convenience is a huge advantage
- Operational costs for an Online Store are usually considerably lower than operational costs for a physical store. The money you save can be more wisely spent on your marketing/advertising budget
- If you already own a physical store, an Online Store can serve as a modern extension to your business
- The ability to compete with larger companies. Online shoppers tend to prefer Online Stores where they receive fast, efficient, reliable & trustworthy service. Being friendly is an added bonus
- Social or civil unrest cannot destroy your Online Store. An Online Store cannot be looted or burnt down
- Potential government lock-downs do not affect the running of your Online Store
What Factors Determine The Cost Of Building An Online Store Or A Website?
Time has a monetary value attached to it so is the most important aspect that determines cost. The following factors contribute to the time required to complete a project:
Amount of content to be uploaded. This includes the number of pages required as well as the number of products & images to be uploaded & optimized for best search results
Specific functionality required. More advanced functionality equates to more time spent on it’s implementation. In some instances this would mean the addition of paid plugins
Apart from our design fees, you will also need to factor in platform fees as well as domain & hosting costs.
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Our Commitment To You Is This
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Honesty | Transparency | Reliability | Integrity
These are the core principles we subscribe to & expect from everyone we interact with
No False or Unrealistic Claims & Always Upfront With You
We will never make false or unrealistic claims about anything but will rather be upfront with you about what we can & cannot do. Should any project be beyond the scope of our combined expertise, we will let you know immediately so that we do not waste your time or money.
Fair Pricing for Both You & Us | No Hidden Fees
We will never charge over-inflated prices or hidden fees. We see this too often with many web design companies who charge unjustifiably inflated prices as well as the total opposite where some companies charge ridiculously low prices that seem to good to be true…there is always some trade off with the latter which usually means slow website hosting thereby resulting in a slower loading website or a poorly optimized website with minimal customization.
We advise clients to always properly research a few companies before making a decision & compare what is being offered and not just look for the cheapest deal you can find. Our prices will always be determined by the amount of time required to create your Online Store or Website, the level of customization & functionality required as well as any additional services you may require such as the setting up of Google Search Console, Google Analytics, Social Media Accounts, etc
No Discrimination | If You Need Help, We Want To Help You
We will never discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation & most importantly at this point in history, a person’s right to bodily integrity and freedom of choice as to whether they are vaccinated or not. There is already too much division in the world right now brought on by fear, propaganda, bullying & coercion. We refuse to play a role in fanning the flames of division and choose rather to help people rebuild & make a new start
We are here to assist all our clients equally, whoever and wherever you are. Empower yourself & take control of your business & your life once again!