Frequently Asked Questions
The time-scale of a website design project is often dictated by the client. If you have a deadline in mind I will make every effort to meet it for you. The most common delay in the creation and completion of a new website is waiting for content (text/images) to be sent to me by the client. For most projects, I try to work within the 4-6 week time-frame.
In the majority of cases a meeting isn't necessary and most of my websites are generally completed with contact via email and telephone only. I place suggested website designs online for you to view the work in progress. This way we can have regular communication to ensure you are getting exactly what you expect.
In addition to Web design and development, I offer website management, basic SEO services and 1-on-1 instruction. I fully support any website I design/develop and am always available should you encounter any problems -- or require any enhancements.
It is helpful to me if you are able to provide text and photographs in electronic form – for example, the files output by a digital camera and the copy in MS word or similar format. If this is not possible, I can help get your information ready for use on the website. I will also provide you instructions on how to upload the material via FTP or email.
All of my websites are created with search engines in mind and the website design is compliant with search engine guidelines. However, it is a good idea to update your content on a regular basis to be certain that your website is kept up to date and is being marketed appropriately.
Generally, I do all the work myself, but there are occassions where I contract out work to be done on your behalf -- and anyone recommended for a given task will be first approved by you. I would be happy discuss with you any of your website requirements -- and then do an estimate for you. Note, however, that Web design/development is very much an evolutionary process -- and that clients often change the scope of a project once underway. If the need to alter an estimate arises, I will communicate this to you before any extra work is started. If changes and/or additions are requested by the client, additional costs will be agreed upon.
This will depend upon the amount of information you wish to be displayed on your website. If you have many products/services, then it may be advantageous to have a database incorporated into your website. I will discuss this in detail with you and if a database is advised I will explain in detail exactly how this will work and the costs associated with this.
If you have never had a website before, my answer would be "No". If, however, you are comfortable with managing website content, WordPress may be a good option. It is database-driven, so you should know about what that implies. For those shy of dealing with security issues and ongoing maintenance, WordPress is not an option -- but it does have its advantages.
Yes, I offer 2 template and 2 custom packages. I can also provide you a quote. Send me an email describing what you require and I will do my best to address your needs. I can usually provide a quote within 48 hours. To help determine exactly what you need, you can fill out as much of my questionnaire as you can.
Yes I do. I can re-design your site retaining your company corporate style or I can re-design a site to give you a complete new image. Any site redesign should involve a discussion of your business goals and how you wish to market it. Think about what you wish to achieve and how information is to be organized.