Frequently Asked Questions
What Can The Web Do For Me?
How Much Input Do I Have?
I Already Have A Site. Can You Help Me Improve It?
Will My Site Be Search
Engine Friendly?
What Do I Do Now?
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How
much do you charge for Website's?
A: This is the
most asked question that we here. That is like asking a car salesman "how
much do you charge for a car". The answer depends on do you want a Volkswagen
or do you want a Lamborghini? Website's can range from $299 for beginner sites
to $4,000 and upwards for major database-driven sites. Many small business website's
range only from $400-$1500 on average and for major database-driven and e-learning
sites can range from $4,000-$100,000.
Q: What
can a website do for me?
A: First
a website can reach millions of people that might not otherwise
be available.
Second, customers can view products, services, or whatever you
want to share from the comfort of their office or home. No matter
what type of business you are in, their are ways to grow and
make money on the web for you.
Q: Why
does it matter how it looks as long as it works?
A: The
first impression a customer or potential customer gets depends
on the appearance of your website. A visitor will be interested
and explore your site if it is appealing and easy to navigate.
You are marketing yourself and your business to the world over
the Internet and it is important to show your best.
Q: I
want to establish a strong presence on the Web. But where do
I start?
A: The
four easy steps we provide below will guide you in the direction
of a professionally designed, developed and marketed Website.
One: Domain Name (URL) Registration -- This is the address people
will use to access your Website (www.yourcompany.com). Once you
have determined that the URL you wish to use is available, the
cost to register a name is anywhere from $8.00 to $35.00 per
year. A domain name needs to be renewed every year.
Two: Design of the Website -- This is where the look, feel, and
content of the Website are determined and created.
Three: Hosting Your Website on a Web Server -- This is basically
where you rent space on a computer that is always connected to
the Internet. Price will vary, depending on the amount of disk
space you will have and the connection to the Internet.
Four: Marketing Your Website -- You should be thinking about
the marketing of your Website as it is being designed. The content
of the site needs to reflex the search terms if you want your
site to appear on search engines.
Q: How
much input do I have?
A: The
more input we receive from you the better able we will be to
satisfy your needs and produce a site that will have the desired
look and impact that you want. It's your Website, we want it
to look the way you want it.
Q: If
I already have a site. Can you help me improve it?
A: Yes.
We can usually redesign or freshen up an existing site quicker,
and for less money than building one from scratch. Whether your
company's Website "doesn't look professional",
takes too long to load or the navigation is baffling to visitors,
we can help.
Q: What
does Website Maintenance' or 'Website Updates' mean?
A: Website
Maintenance or Website Updates refers to changes made to your
Website after the initial design & setup. Keeping
a Website up-to-date is essential in having repeat visitors
to your site. Updating the site with sales, articles, new
products, newsletters, press releases, financial figures
and links are all examples of Website Maintenance.
Q: My
company is in the service industry. Will a Website help my business?
A: Absolutely!
Over 50% of the population who are online from home or the office
are doing so to research about businesses that provide services
or products. Your service-oriented business can provide samples,
references, location, hours of operation and more right away
from your website 24hours/7days a week/365 days a year.
Q: Do
you support adult content?
A: No.
We do not support any adult content. This includes, but is not
limited to, pornography.
Q: My
business isn't in your area, can you still build my Website?
A: Our
firm has developed Website's for clients all over the United
States, we can design a site for out of state clients just as
easily as those in our city.
Q: How
long will it take for my Website to be designed?
A: The
timescale of a Website design project is generally dictated by
the client. If you have a deadline in mind we will endeavor to
meet it for you. The most common delay in the creation of a site
is waiting for content (text/images) to be sent to us by the
client.
Q: Will
I have to sign an agreement?
A: Yes.
Our contract is a written and signed mutual agreement. A typical
agreement lasts one or two years.
Q: Do
I have to keep my Website with you forever, or can I move it
to another supplier to host it if I wish?
A: You
may move your Website to another web hosting service at any time.
Once your Website design has been completed, we send you a copy
of the Website on cd. This copy of your Website is for your retention
Q: In
what format should I supply words and photographs about my business
for my new Website?
A: It
is helpful to us if you are able to provide text and photographs
in electronic form - for example, the files output by a digital
camera and the words in MS word or similar format. If this is
not possible, we can help get your information ready for use
on the Website.
Q: Will
my Website design be" Search Engine" friendly?
A: All
our Website's are created with search engines in mind and the
Website design is compliant with search engine guidelines. It
is a good idea for your Website to be re-evaluated in time as
over a period of time the search engines do alter their rules
and algorithms and you will want to be certain that your
Website is kept up to date and complies with new rules etc.
Q: Will
everyone see my Website the same?
A: Your
Website visitors will see some things differently depending on
their browser, screen resolution setting and their individual
computer settings and toolbars. We design sites with that in
mind and preview them in several browser types and resolution
settings before publishing. Obviously as technology alters then
eventually all Website's may need reevaluation.
Q: Can
I get e-mail with my Website?
A: Yes
you can have email and you will probably wish to set-up several
email addressed e.g. sale@your-domain.com, info@your-domain.com,
john.smith@your-domain.com
Q: How
can I accept credit cards on my site?
A: There
are various methods availably to you. We would need to talk to
you to established you requirements and the best method for your
company. There are essentially two main methods of accepting
credit cards. The first method is where you use your own card
machine and process the card payment yourself and the second
method uses an online clearance company. Once you are sure which
method you wish to use, we can design accordingly.
Q: Do
you display any banners or pop-up ads on my Website?
A: Absolutely
not! - It's your Website and you have total control over the
contents and who advertises on it.
Q: I
would like to use your Website design service, what do I do now?
A: We
can be contacted about our website design services from the "contact
page" or better still give us a call now
at 817-572-7180.