Frequently Asked Question
Things to have prepared to get a web site for your business
You don't need anything to get a quote just an idea of what you want or like, but during the project you'll need to gather the following:
- Gather any market research for your business defining your target audience
- Prepare some good photos that can attract visitors and catch their attention.
- Think of the logo and whether you need one.
- Get your content ready. Think what you’d like to tell to your website visitors and put that down.
- Gather any advertising leaflets or campaigns.
Most of these we'll talk about and help you get.
What input is required from me while the web site is being built?
You know your business best so your input is the foundation upon which successful web sites are built, so before our first meeting I will provide you with a client survey that will help you identify the overall goals of your site or redesign, including specific questions regarding message, audience, content, look and feel, and functionality, this provides me with a good understanding of what you what from your site.
How long will it take to build my site?
This depends on several factors but by working together and having information ready for the me you can have a 5 to 6 page website go live within 3 weeks from our first meeting.
What is your policy regarding images?
Every project comes with a company logo or other top-of-page graphic, bullets, lines, coloured or textured background as well as two photos or graphics per page is included. Beyond the two photos or graphics per page, an extra charge will apply for scanning services, photography, and graphic design and modification.
Long business meetings and tedious driving journeys are no longer required, all you need to do is communicate via email, video, etc. and we can design your site without even meeting. This is obviously a much more efficient and convenient method of doing business.
How much does it cost to run a website?
A website makes you money and cost you very little to run.
Depending on how big your website is, how complex and how often you want it updated determines how much it cost to run.
Every website needs a domain name (i.e. www.example.co.uk) this is between £7 and £20 a year for a domain name.
Every site needs a hosting service to host their website online, this ranges between £60 a year to £150 a year depending on the website.
And then the updates, this depends on the business and you, some businesses update their website text and pictures every 6 months to a year others update every week.
Updates are paid for by the hour and maintenance contracts are usually available for sites needing regular updates.