How much do you charge to build a website?
A basic 4 page informational website is currently only $850. We also develop 1 page websites for $425. Additional functionality and size will determine the cost over these bases. We strive to give you the most for your money. If you are on a tight budget, let us know. We will do everything we can to deliver the website you need at a price you can afford. To us, building a website is not a brief, one time relationship. We want to make sure you are very satisfied with your return on investment so that you may tell others about our services.
Can you list the services you provide regarding Search Engine Optimization (SEO)?
As a "white hat" SEO provider, some of the organic, on-page details we pay close attention to are: keyword research, meta descriptions, header tags, font weight, keyword density, XML sitemaps, image tags, title tags, duplicate content redirects, robot files, link text, analytic review, and domain naming. We can also work with you to develop an effective off-page and paid advertising strategy.
Will I need a new web server / service provider or can I use my existing one?
Some of our website packages, mostly those developed using a Content Management System, may require that your server have PHP and MySQL installed. Both are standard features on many of today's web servers. If you already have a web server, we can confirm with your service provider that this functionality is available. We can also direct you to a list of excellent providers if you are building a new site or if otherwise the need arises.
If I switch servers, will I need to buy a new domain name or can I use my existing name?
We encourage you to use your existing domain name. If you need to use a new web provider, we will assist you in transferring your domain name. If you do not have an existing domain name, we can work with you to find and secure an appropriate, available name.
I need someone that can look over my text for typos, misspellings, etc. Can you take responsibility for this?
We provide copy editing at no additional cost. Copy editing includes correcting spelling, punctuation, and grammar. A critical, objective eye on detail is as crucial as effective marketing and diligent search engine optimization. Readability is also very important in getting your message out. The average adult in the U.S. reads at the 8th-grade level. If your goal is to reach the largest number of viewers, your text should be reviewed to meet the reading skill, interest, and patience of the average visitor. Of course, some websites are designed to cater to a more defined group, such as children, academics, elderly, etc. Our editing assistance can help your site match your audience.
What if I don't like the design that's created for me?
We will work with you to make sure the look and feel of your site meets your satisfaction. This is very important to us. We prefer to design the site with your input, while giving you expert advice on strategies and pitfalls. Of course, we can design the site entirely for you, should you desire, at no additional cost. Most of our clients are not graphic designers, so a common approach has been to provide the client with the general idea of design after gathering specifications and work with them on specifics from there.
I envision my website will be quite large, incorporating many pages of information. Will this increase the price dramatically?
Not necessarily. We will work with you to create as many pages for you at no additional cost. Our goal is to keep the development affordable to you. In any case, we can ensure that if there is an added cost to building more pages, we will qoute it at a very reasonable rate.
I don't have the time to update my website. Do you provide this service?
Yes. For a small one time or monthly charge, based on the expected volume of changes, you can send us the information to be updated, and our expert designers will incorporate it into your site.
Do you design advertisements that I can post on my site to announce an event / show / performance?
Yes. Our skilled designers can create effective static, animated or interactive advertisement banners for a very reasonable price.