FAQ's

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to build a website?

A basic website will typically take around 4 weeks from beginning to end.  The needs of every website are as unique as the businesses they are for and build time always varies according to the size and complexity of your site and the quality of content that you have ready to go. 

How much does a website cost?

A website shouldn’t ‘cost’ you anything!  It should be viewed as an investment that creates a return as an end result.  Prices can vary similar to the prices of cars, it depends on the business needs.  That being said, our basic business websites usually start in the $1,500 range, and upwards depending on complexity and features.

Who provides the written and visual content for my website?

The option is yours.  Often, we can provide the more generic content for your site, but it’s important that we have relevant content created specifically for ‘your’ business.  Nobody tells your story better than you!  We are happy to guide and assist in this creation process along with one of our copywriters to insure best results and a timely process. 

What is a blog?

A blog is a series of articles or “content” posted on your site that connect you to your relevant audience.  By frequently sharing your knowledge, news, and expertise, you strengthen your brand and create credibility.  Maybe more importantly, you increase your visibility with Google search engines!  A solid blog will rank your site higher in search, increase traffic to your site, and send more quality leads and/or sales to your business. If you need us to provide blog content we can develop a plan as part of the overall strategy.

 

What is a Content Management System (CMS)?

WordPress is the worlds leading CMS powering of 30% of sites on the internet.  A CMS allows you to maintain the pages of your website yourself, without the need for technical skills.  With minimal effort you’ll be able to edit and add pages, images, products or blog entries to your website. No additional software is required – all you need is a web browser and an internet connection.  This keeps you in control and up to date without the expense of hiring developers or waiting for them to initiate changes you want done quickly.

Do you provide training?

Yes we provide all our clients with training on maintaining their website.  If we build your site you’ll also have access to training videos and a training manual.  These will walk you through the process of updating your own website.

Can you help with Social Media and E-mail marketing?

Absolutely!  Our goal with every site we create is to GET RESULTS.  This almost always includes marketing strategy and execution.  We can run E-mail campaigns, FB ads, Google AdWords and various other PPC (pay per click) campaigns to increase sales and leads for your business.  We also offer social media management and growth strategies.

What is Search Engine Optimization (SEO)?

Search Engine Optimisation is all about getting your website higher up in the search results on search engines such as Google. The higher you rank, the more traffic and customers you’re likely to get.  It all starts with solid and informative content and good keyword usage.  Google wants to provide the most relevant and informative results and quite simply, that is what you want to provide.

The important point is that there isn’t some magic “set it and forget it” Search Engine Optimization trick we can perform (no one can).  It’s a lot of work up-front, and then even more work on an ongoing basis, to get your site to rank high in Google and other search engine results.  Our sites are always built with SEO best practices in mind (mobile responsive, fast loading, clean code architecture, etc.) and that is an important first step.  After that, an ongoing optimization campaign is essential.

Will my site be optimized?

As mentioned above we, our sites are built with optimization as a priority.  This means that we will perform “on-page” best practices, architecture, and good SEO content (if that’s part of the project).

We also recommend at least a minimum optimization plan of some sort on an ongoing basis.  Please reach out to discuss in more detail if you wish.  

Will my site work on mobile devices?

Of course!  Internet traffic from mobile devices accounts for more than 50%, with many sites seeing 70-80% of their traffic from mobile users.  It is absolutely imperative that your site is functioning top notch for all mobile devices.  We make test and make certain that it is!   

Do I need a domain name and hosting?

Yes, and we can help you set all that up or work with your existing provider to bring your new site online.  We only provide hosting for our clients that participate in our maintenance Care Plans.  This ensures that our work is always represented at it’s best. 

Why do I need a maintenance or ‘Care Plan’?

The short answer…With an average number of 30,000 websites hacked every day, you need to protect your website.  We take all the necessary precautions to make sure your site stays online and stays protected, and functions at 100%.  Here are some basics we take care of for you:

Off-site database backups | Repair ongoing syntax errors | Monitor downtime
Daily security checks | Performance reviews | WordPress version updates | WordPress plugin updates

Let’s get started!

Tell us about your business needs and goals.  With our quick project worksheet we can get things on track to move you closer to your desired results.  We’ll decide if we are a good fit to partner together on your project or if we can refer you further.

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