Web Design Pricing

There are web design firms that will promote "web packages" for a set price. Most of these "packages" are based on templates that they have either (1) bought from a third-party or (2) used templates designed for past clients. These firms are doing you a tremendous disservice.

There are no "one package fits all" in custom web design. We analyze your business, your product, your competitor and your present needs after our first free initial consultation and tailor a web solution that is not only customized to meet your needs, but to fit within your budget - no matter how big or small.

Why pay for something you don't need? We can start out as small and basic as you like and build on it as your needs grow. To obtain an accurate quote, or to design a package around your current needs and budget, please contact us for a no-cost, no obligation consultation at your convenience and at your location.

FAQ:

Q: What do I need to put a site on the web?

A: In order to have a website on the internet, you will need a domain name, web hosting, and finally an actual web site.

Q: How much does a website cost?

A: Websites vary in price according to several things, the first of course being the size of the site; The cost of a website grows coincident with the number of pages being developed. The second factor is the programming variables involved. Many sites require additional programming outside of standard HTML; Flash, complex forms and content management systems are among the more popular of these additional services. The cost for these services is typically a little more than the rate for standard HTML.

Q: Should I go with the cheapest proposal?

A: We certainly recommend against settling with the cheapest service. Very often the cheapest proposal will result in...the cheapest work. Templates, sloppy programming and an overall lack of quality service will leave you feeling disappointed with your new presence. A web site is one of the most important marketing vehicles which you possess in today's business world, take the time to carefully weigh you decision. There are thousands of designers out there looking to make a quick buck on unwary clients, don't be the one to donate to that cause.

Q: Why is my site not listed in Google and Yahoo?

A: When building a website there are several things which must be done in order to fully optimize your site for the web. Search engines care very little about how much your site costs, or how pretty it is. What they do care about is relevant content and excellence in programming. The sites which gain prominence on the search engines are those which are relevant to their markets, rich in content and promote usability for the end user. For more information on how to get your site where it needs to be contact us now.

Q: What is Web Hosting?

A: Web hosting is the act of renting space on a remote server so that you may publish your web site online. (A remote server is a computer which is on 24 hrs a day and is setup to allow access from anonymous users.)

Q: What is a domain name?

A: A domain name is a unique address which points to your website. Eg. www.widgets.com.

Q: What does DNS mean, and how do I change it?

DNS is domain name server. Essentially this is the address or location of the server which holds your website. In order to change this you must request a DNS change from the company that registered your domain, the registrar. Or alternatively, we can do this for you for a small fee. Contact us for more information.

Q: How do I register a domain name?

A: First you will have to make sure that the domain you want is available using something called a "WHOIS" lookup at sites like internic.com, you can make sure the domain you want is available for registration. After you have found out the status of your domain you can either register it yourself, or contact us to do it for you.