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How
much does a web site cost? |
There are quite a few factors that are going to affect the
cost of
your site. For example, how many pages you are going
to have,
the amount of graphic work that is required, and don't forget the
cost for your domain name (web address) registration. In addition
you will also need an WSP ( Web Service Provider ) that will
host
your site and domain.
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How do I get a web site design cost quote? |
If you already have a web site but want a "makeover"
of your
existing site, you will need to provide us with your url
(web site
address) and some details of what your goals and objectives are.
If you do not yet have a web site, and you believe that your web
site will be more than 2-3 pages, we will generally
ask you to
forward a copy of all of the materials you plan
to use (written
content,photos, any specific graphics you plan to use, etc.) to us
so that we may review them.
In either case, the more information you can provide us with the
better wewill be able to assist you. After reviewing your materials
or current web site, we will provide you with a written quote and
send it to you either by email or snail mail.
If you would like a web site design quote or
if you are not sure
what you would like to have done but have some questions,please
email us by filling out our contact form.
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How long does it take to have a web site designed? |
Your web site design time frame will be determined by 3 factors:
- The size of your web site.
- The amount of pages, graphics, scanning, complexity, etc.
of your site.
- Our current client design schedule.
Our next available date to start a project can change on a day-2-
day basis. So, after you have gathered together all your website
information and are ready to begin,we will give you an estimate of
your design time schedule, maintenance. |
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How does the web site design process work? |
We have found that one of the most commonly asked questions from
our future clients is, "How do I get from start to finish in the development
of my website?" It's for that reason that we decided
to prepare a basic outline of the web design process.
Remember
that developing an effective web site takes careful
thought and planning. What you put into the planning stages will
ultimately be reflected in the end product.
Your future web site is your on-line advertisement
and careful
planning with the creation of great content will aid in the success
of your web site.
Make
note of any preferences (including likes and dislikes)
you
have about your future web site' style or layout. If you know
of
any web sites that display any of these preferences, make sure to
provide them to us at the time we prepare a quote for you.
Create
a list of categories for subject areas
that you wish to
cover in your web site.
Using
the list of subject categories you created, gather together
all the information and any specific photos, logos, etc. you that
you would like to use. Remember that all content/information
should be written exactly the way that you like it
to appear on
your web site.
After
we received confirmation that your quote is acceptable,
we will send you a package with materials that you will need to fill
out, sign and send back to us along with a deposit check
in the
amount of 50% of the quoted price. In addition, you will also need
to send us any logos, photos, original artwork, etc., that need to
be scanned.
After
we receive your materials and deposit, we will schedule an
approximate start date for your design process to begin.
When
your web site is completed, we will upload your web site
files to a temporary location on our server. At this point you will
need to take some time & review your web site thoroughly. While
you are reviewing your website, you will need to make note of any
changes, additions, corrections, etc. that you would like to make.
Once you have compiled your entire list of changes, etc., you will
need to send it to us via email.
Upon
receiving your list, we will make all your requested changes
to your web site. After they are completed we will load
these
changes up to the temporary directory we created on our server
and notify you that they are completed.
It's
time for the final review, so you may again review your web
site and send us a list of any final adjustments you wish to make.
After the final adjustments are done ( if any )
we are ready to
move on to next step.
At
this point, we will prepare your final invoice and send it to you.
Upon our receipt of your final payment, we will then upload your
web site to your website server.
Should
you decide to have Your Web Designer promote your site
to search engines, directories, etc., we will begin to do so at this
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Where do I get information & graphics to put on my web site? |
Making a successful site is synonymous with making it unique and
original. It is for that reason, along with copyright
infringement
issues, that you should develop your own written
materials. In
addition, you may also wish to supplement your materials by asking
your company, organization, suppliers, and / or franchisers
if they
would allow you to incorporate some of their marketing
and / or
promotional information into your web site.
Many people think that anything on the web is "fair game" and may
be copied. After spending time and money to develop
materials,
content, and graphics for a web site, would you like someone
to
come along and take them without asking and use them for
their
own benefit? Most likely you would not.
When you are gathering together your web site materials, it is more
important to remember where you should not obtain your web site
information and graphics from. You should never
take or copy
graphics, information or content from another person or company's
web site without first receiving written permission from the owner
of the materials.
So where do you get the information and graphics for
your site?
The answer is clear. Write the content yourself and/or
only use
information that you have written permission to use. This may not
be the easiest way to put your web site information together, but
it is the best. The end result will be an original
web site that is
uniquely you. As far as graphics are concerned, keep them unique
by having Your Web Designer create original
graphics and / or
obtain the proper permissions to use company
logos, and / or
graphics.
Don't take the easy way out-be original-be unique - be successful!
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What if my web site needs regular maintenance or updating? |
We provide that service to you, however, keep our updating fees
reasonable. In addition, we always try to complete
any general
maintenance type items that you may request in a timely fashion.
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What is a domain name? |
A domain name is your own unique web site address.
It can be
anything that you want, so long as that unique web site address is
available. For example, our domain name is spicktech.com
Currently you see many
domain names ( web site addresses ) that
end in .com, .net, .gov and .org but there are many new
domain
name suffixes that are in the works for the future such as:
.biz for businesses
.name for individuals
.pro for professionals
.museum for museums
.coop for business cooperatives
.areo for the aviation industry
Two letter domains such
as .ca, .jp, .de, .cc, .tv and many more
are country code top level domains like .co.in for INDIA ; .co.uk for
United Kingdom. The domains correspond to a specific geographic
location, territory or country. Rules for their use vary greatly
and
some may only be used by citizens of the respective country etc.
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Should I have a domain name for my web address? |
We highly recommend that you get a domain
name. Without a
domain name, your web site address will be connected to someone
else's domain name which leaves you with very little control
and
may create problems for you down the road.
Starting
off with your own domain name is the best choice rather
than beginning without one. Changing your web site address at
a
later date can be a costly and time
consuming project. This
includes re- promoting your site on-line and off-line, reprinting your
business cards/promotional materials, and much more.
Another
important point is the fact that a domain name is easier for
people to remember! Get your own domain name and avoid future
disasters. It is well worth the money!
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What's more important - page loading time or looking good? |
They both are important. Your web site is your on-line storefront.
It should be attractive to visitors and
project a professional,
polished image for yourself and your company/organization. Having
too many graphics, or slow loading graphics is unnecessary. If your
page takes too long to load it doesn't matter how great that 100K
graphic looks, many people won't wait and
will leave your site
before it has time to finish loading.The answer is to have a balance
of attractive graphics, good layout, and reasonable load time.
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I've made my decision - I want a web site. Now what do I
do? |
If you
are ready to receive a price quote for your web site design
project or have any questions, simply Contact Us Or fill Our Enquiry
Form Here.
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