Top questions asked by my clients ...
Why do I need a website?
In this information age, without a presence on the Web, your business or
organization is virtually invisible. The web has been become a critical
information source for the vast majority of consumers. If you have a
business or organization, you must be on the Web.
What do I need to get a website started?
You will need a domain name. Domain names are registered for 1 or more
years and come with an annual fee. You can then have domain specific
email setup, such as bob@yourdomain.com, to make your business even more
professional. You will also need to have web hosting. Hosting is space
on a server where your website files reside. When someone uses your
domain name, it reads the files placed in this server. Hosting is
purchased for 1 or more years and come with an annual fee.
How long will it take to build my web site?
This depends upon the requirements of your site, construction can take
anywhere from as little as a few days to several weeks.
How much will my web site cost?
The cost of your website will be directly proportional to it's
complexity. A relatively simple site will cost much less than one with
advanced functionality. You will always be given a estimate of costs
before any project is started. I make sure every aspect of my clients'
web needs are taken care of including setting up professional looking
email, providing regular statistics on web traffic, optimizing
for search engines, securing domains and web hosting. I even take and
process many of the photos used on my clients' sites.
How do I get my own domain name?
There a many domain name registrars, some reputable and some not. To
purchase or more accurately rent a domain name you must search the
database of all current registered names and when you find a name that
you want and that is available you must engage a domain registrar to
secure it for you.
What is a hosting service?
A hosting service allows a third party to store information on the
Internet. Information that is stored allows your website to be displayed
on the Internet. Most hosting sites have a fee associated for storage of
files. This fee is usually purchased on a yearly bases. The hosting
package you will need will depend on what your website requirements are.
How do I set up a hosting service?
I take care of this for you, and supply you with the login and password
information so you are always part of the process. As with domain
registrars, hosting services are numerous and with varying degrees of
reputability. There are a wide variety of hosting packages available.
Will my site require maintenance?
Just like an ad placed in a local newspaper or magazine, your
advertising on the web will need updating. I offer maintenance programs
to fit every budget. Click here to view the site maintenance options I
offer.
Does a web site replace other advertising?
No, a website is another tool used to advertise your company. Content of
the site determines your ranking on search engines and how fast your
customer can find you on the Internet.
Are all websites created equal?
No. An effective website is a combination of what your visitor sees and
critical technical components behind the scenes. The visitor must have a
rewarding experience plus the technology upon which the site is built
must be designed to keep the site running and easy to update and
maintain.
I pride myself on tasteful
and artistic solutions that
work for your organization.
Contact Me
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