Katya

I don't know the 2 you mentioned, but I can also recommend CushyCMS, if it's just simple updating of text. It's super quick to set up and very easy for clients to understand.

Hi there, Just trying to find out how much the server location affects a website's SERPs? My client is in Switzerland with a .ch domain and mainly Swiss customers. They're looking for a new hosting company. Web hosting is expensive in Switzerland so I was going to recommend our hosting company, based in the US. But I'm just wondering if anyone knows how much the location of the server affects a site's search engine ranking?

Hello, I'm doing a redesign on a site that uses Plone as a CMS. I've never heard of it before, but was wondering if anyone knew how easy it is to work with?

I'm wondering if people can suggest a CMS that is easy to implement without knowing any programming languages. I've taken a quick look at CushyCMS and whilst it looks impressively easy to use, it may be too simple for what I need it for. But I may have missed something. I'd like clients to be able to update content, images and also add or change main navigation items. Is there a CMS that would do this in a simple(-ish) way? I'm currently looking at Joomla and Expression Engine, so any thoughts on whether either of these would fit the bill would be appreciated. Thanks

Hi there, I've been out of web design for a couple of years (due to maternity leave) and am looking to start freelancing, but want to be able to offer services other than design. I'd like other people's opinions on whether it is worth doing an online course in SEO (difficult to attend an actual course because of the kids), and if so, which ones people would recommend? Thanks

Thanks guys - that's good advice. I have one more question - if you quote for a job by the hour and it takes less time than you estimated, do you therefore charge the client less?

I'm currently pitching for a job - it's a one man band, not a big company so they don't have oodles to spend. The money to me isn't a huge issue, though still obviously important. I'm getting back into web design after a substantial break and not only do I want to do the job, but I also need new work for my portfolio! The problem I can see in the future is that if I undersell myself now and this client recommends me to someone else by saying "I know this good cheap designer" then I will have set my rate and not be able to raise it again. On the other hand can I justify cutting my hourly rate because this is for a small company? I've only ever worked on big corporate websites prior to this and budget isn't as much of an issue. What do people think? In what circumstances would you work for less? Or wouldn't you?