Your website was built some time ago. It looked great. Your developer used all the latest techniques and you're still pleased with the work. You even recommended the developer to friends. Now its time to make some changes and your developer is gone. You don't know what to do. You fear the cost of starting from scratch with a new developer. You delay. Your website gets more out of date. Where do you go from here?

Take a look at your website. Identify what it needs. New pictures and copy will freshen up an old site. You can replace some graphics, change the color scheme and add new pages. You can save money and get a new looking website by using the original architecture. Think renovation instead of new construction.

Decide on your website renovation budget. Know what you want before talking to web developers. Since content updating is a specialty, finding a company that will work with you may be challenge. Developers will update sites they create but prefer starting from scratch with new customers -- it's more interesting to create a new website and the fees are higher. Don't be talked into something you don't want or can't afford.

When you find someone you can depend on for on-going support, set a website updating schedule. Renovations can be made gradually, with costs spread over time. In the long run, it will save you money and aggravation.