What's
involved with getting a website?
Briefly, the process of getting a website
goes somewhat like this:
1. Research, reserve and purchase your domain
name.
2. Enlist the services of a web designer.
3. Select
a hosting company for
your site.
4. Have your site designed and developed.
5. Develop
your meta tags (keywords and description).
6. Promote your site with search engines and directories.
7. Keep
your site updated and keep your content fresh.
Can't
I just design my own website?Sure you can design your own website. But remember
that it takes time to learn how to use a website software and websites require
constant maintenance and monitoring. Isn't your time better spent promoting your
business and products and doing what you know and do best?
How
much does a website cost?
The cost of a website can be broken down into
recurring and non-recurring. The good news is that the recurring charges are usually
a lot less expensive than the non-recurring charges.
Non-Recurring Charges
The initial cost of having your site designed is where you will spend
the most money.
The cost of the design of a a web site depends on the complexity
of the site. A simple web site consisting of only 10 pages with basic page elements
will cost less than a 100 page site needing database integration, electronic commerce,
or other specialized features.
Therefore, a thorough understanding of
your requirements is needed in order to determine the cost of designing your web
site.
Recurring Charges
The registration of your domain name which
on average is about $35.00 per year.
The monthly hosting of your site depends
on the type and complexity of your site.
The cost of maintaining and
making changes to your site depends on the amount of maintenance required and
the frequency of your maintenance needs.
How do I get
started?Getting started is easy. Simply fill out the Web
Site Worksheet and arrange to get a free quote. Once your needs have been
reviewed, you get your quote! That's all there is to it- it's free, and there
is absolutely no risk or obligation on your part.
What
if we don't need a whole website?JRNewMedia.com is frequently asked to develop
parts of a website such as a logo, new content, search functionality, banner ads,
etc. Jocelyne can also do site face-lifts or complete site over hauls.
Are
price quotes free?
Yes, price quotes are always free. Please send any documents,
an overview or just a note letting us know you would like to talk. We will be
happy to schedule an appointment.
 What software programs do you use to design websites?
Although
many programs exist for users to create web sites and logos, Jocelyne prefers
to use the products considered to be the industry standard among new media professionals.
Macromedia Dreamweaver™
Macromedia Fireworks™
Macromedia
Flash™
Adobe Photoshop™
How long
will it take to have a site designed?
This depends of course on the size
and complexity of the site. It also depends on the length of time it takes to
decide on a design and layout. Once this is decided, and the content has been
forwarded to the designer, then it should take only a couple of weeks to get your
site online. Whether your site is 5-10 pages or an extensive site of 20-30 pages,
you should be given a time frame of when you can expect your site to be completed.
Of course the completetion date also depends upon the timely forwarding of the
photos and text content that will make up the site.
What
does 'custom design' mean? What are Custom graphics?Custom means designed
just for you. You will not run into the same design anywhere else on the internet.
Your site will be unique to you and your business/hobby. Custom graphics are part
of custom design. A website is made up of what graphic artists call "Website
Sets". These are Backgrounds, headers, dividers, accent bullets, and frames
for pictures, all designed to match and make your site unique. A lot of time and
work go into the designing of these web graphics. Good graphics can make or break
a website.
What is 'maintenance'? What does 'updating'
mean, and what does this include?
Maintenance is revising outdated information
on existing pages and resubmitting your site to the search engines on a regular
basis. Updating is adding information or pictures to pages. Changes made to custom
graphics, changing the style or lookof the site, are not considered maintenance
or updating it is considered redesign. (I.E. changing backgrounds, graphics, etc.)
Adding pages to a website is not considered maintenance. Updating is billed at
the regular fee for additional pages.
| |
|
