framework background
The myImpact system first began development in 2008 as a sideline project of Impact Media. Through the recession we noticed so many new start up businesses looking to launch an online presence, although one major flaw was the limited budget that these new start-ups had.
We saw an opportunity to bridge the gap between great design and affordability. The only issue was; how can we do this without de-valuing our current service?
After putting our heads together we decided the best way would be to develop a framework that all the websites could launch from. Our biggest challenge was time - we needed to launch websites quicker otherwise our business would become un-profitable!
This framework would enable our developers to quickly modify existing code, and customise theme files to create websites in a very short time frame.
Using this framework we can develop custom branded websites for small and growing businesses from as low as £495 + VAT.
Not to be confused
with web templates!
myImpact is not a web template. The main difference is that we do not pre-design any graphical inteface and simply drop in logos.
Template websites provide pre-created designs, where clients select which design they want, and then its put together, these are even cheaper than the myImpact system, however a thousand other people could have the same design - myImpact websites are unique and custom designed to your business and incorporating your branding.
myImpact framework
explained
The framework is built upon the 960 grid system, which divides the page into equal segments. We have adapted the grid to best suit what we would consider the most popular choices in terms of layout.
The homepage is created from 3 options (see below) this page is the difinitive page that allows the design to be unique.
Another important page is the Content Page, these are the pages the appear on all the “service” pages. These are styled based on 2 options, which will then replicate
The home and the content pages are what define the characteristics of the website, a majority of the other pages. i.e. the video or gallery page are practically the same.
homepage themes / styles
4 Column Split
Displaying a 4 column layout, ideal if you have a Pro site, diverting visitors to multiple pages throughout the site.
2x2 Column Split
Displaying a 2x2 column layout, ideal if you would like to keep layout of the homepage even with call to action.
3x1 Column Split
Displaying a 3x1 column layout, ideal if you would like to display main call to actions on the left and items of smaller importance on the right.
content pages themes / styles
Full Width
Displaying a full width content page is advisable if you are looking to populate a lot of text on the page. This way it will not congest the page, however with the myImpact system you can still break this up with imagery as well.
3x1 Column Split
Displaying a 3x1 column layout, ideal for text based infomation on the left and call to actions (ie Contact Us or myImpact sliding showcase) on the right.
2x2 Column Split
Displaying a 2x2 column layout, ideal for an even split of content data. Normally used for pages with brief content and call to action areas on the right hand side.
news / events pages themes / styles
Full Width
Displaying a full width page news / events layout. Ideal for news posts which are text heavy or look to like have various photos and content within.
3x1 Column Split
Displaying a 3x1 column layout, ideal for posting news info with keeping a one column call to action bar on the right hand side.
2x2 Column Split
Displaying a 2x2 column layout, ideal if you have brief news posts and would like to evenly concentrate on the visitor browsing the call to actions on the right hand side.
gallery and video themes / styles
photo gallery album page
Displaying an album layout. This displays use of the albums along the base as well as thumbnail of the first gallery album. (Example)
photo gallery detailed page
Displaying a photo gallery detail page. This shows the full size image inside the album. However albums are easily accessible from base as well viewing next images in the album. This page will also display image title and cation description if placed with image. (Example)
video gallery page
Displaying a video gallery page. Similar to the image gallery layout once viewing the required video will take your through to this layout. This displays the full size video file from your YouTube account alongside the Video title and description. (Example)
