What
do I need to provide to start the process?
Essentially,
you will need to provide the text, photos and logo that you would
like on your site. If you don't have any of the above, we can
work with you to help design a logo or to acquire any image files
that would help with the overall look of your site. For a full
list of items that you may want to include on your web site,
please click web site
design checklist.
My
friend (or family member) knows HTML, couldn't he make my web
site?
Unless
this person is a web design professional it is not the
best choice for your commercial site. A poorly designed site
will reflect on your business and can actually drive potential
customers away. We've seen these relationships break down so many times leaving both parties in a state of frustration. When it comes to your business, doesn't it make sense to invest in the tools and providers who will help take your company to the next level?
Having
a knowledgeable web design professional is the key to making
your web site work for your benefit. As far as the Internet is
concerned, it is not just an "if you build it, they will
come" scenario. A well-designed and properly marketed web
site will increase your revenue and client base. A poorly designed
and marketed web site may only hurt your business.
How
much does a web site cost with you?
Great
question! As a high-end, custom web site development firm, our focus is on top quality web sites that position and brand your company as a leader in its respective industry. Our sites routinely out-perform our competitors because they are developed from a SALES and MARKETING perspective. Most websites miss the mark because they are thrown together by programmers who know very little about SALES and MARKETING. The whole purpose of a website is to use it as a SALES and MARKETING tool. If you're not thinking this through thoroughly, you'll waste money for sure but far worse... you'll lose a lot more in "lost opportunities" because your site wasn't a marketing machine.
Our sites are geared to position your company as a dominant player in the industry and to drive visitors, leads and sales and to accomplish the additional goals and objectives of the company we're representing.
Technically, there are many variables that factor into
the costs of a web project. For example, a large number of the projects we are doing these days include complex database and content management systems, animation work and custom programming. In order to provide an accurate quote, we really need to drill down into the details with you to understand what you need and want.
What
are the deposit requirements?
Generally, we
require a 50% deposit on all design work with the other 50% payable
at the completion of the site. However, if the full price of
the design work is below $2000 we receive 100% at the start of
the project.
All
web hosting, e-commerce software packages, domain name registration,
third party software needs and related fees are payable in
advance.
And don't forget about our 100% refund policy! If
you are not completely satisfied we will refund your money.
How
long will it take to get a site developed?
The
length of time to create your site depends on the complexity
and size of the web design. Once you have approved the layout
of the design it will take approximately 3-4 weeks before
your site will be available for your clients.
What
will my web site be named?
Your web site will have a unique domain name. Most often we will try to get
www.yourbusinessname.com however, another company may have already registered
it. If this is the case we will discuss with you the available, related domain
names. If you have already registered a domain name we can use that name for
your site.
Can
I start with a small site and add to it later?
Sure.
Some of our projects have been planned out in phases. We will
design your site to fill your current needs. Then, as your needs
change your site can be changed to align with them.
How
is a site kept up to date? Can we do the updates in-house?
Every
time a prospect returns to your web site they are that much closer
to becoming a client. To keep them coming back to your site we
recommend updating your content periodically. We can update your
site for you for a fee based on how often you would like to update
it and the complexity of the updates. We can also provide a solution
whereby you can update specific areas of your web site.
What
is a Host?
A
Host is a computer that stores your web site data. When clients
type in your web address they are directed to your host's computers,
which will then display your site on the internet. The
cost for this service varies but is usually between
$20
and $50
a
month.
What
is a domain name?
A
domain name is the address of your web site. Because domain names
need to be unique you will need to register one for your company
so no one else can use your address. The cost for this service
is between $15 and $30 a year.
Who
owns my website once it is finished?
Some
web designers retain the rights to the sites they build and may
even charge you a fee to take "your" site and move
it to another host.
When
you purchase our services, we create the web site for you! At
the end of the transaction you are the owner of the site. You
can move it wherever you would like, copy it, make changes to
it - anything you would like. It is yours.
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