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The first step in creating a web site is registering a domain name (www.somename.com). However, before you choose a name too quickly, you will want to read the tips on how to choose the best domain name.
Once you have your domain name, you need to select a web hosting company so you can start creating your web pages.
There are two costs associated with building and maintaining a website:
1) The domain name (a yearly fee)
2) Web hosting (a monthly fee)
In addition to a domain name, you need a web host. A web host provides the support for building your web site. Every web site needs to be hosted somewhere. The hoster gives you a certain amount of space for all of your web pages, provides email addresses and other features you may need to build your site.
The timescale of a website design project is often dictated by the client. If you have a deadline in mind we will end favour 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 us by the client.
In the majority of cases a meeting isn’t necessary and most of our websites are generally completed with contact via email and telephone only. We place suggested website designs onto the Internet in a private place where only you and us can view the content. We then liaise with you regularly to discuss the web designs in order that the website design and functionality is exactly as you wish.
We fully support any website we design and are always available should you encounter any problems or require any enhancements. We offer web site maintenance so that your website need never get out of date
You may move your website to another web hosting service at any time. Once your website design has been completed, we send you a copy of the website on cd. This copy of your website is for your retention
It is helpful to us if you are able to provide text and photographs in electronic form – for example, the files output by a digital camera and the words in MS word or similar format. If this is not possible, we can help get your information ready for use on the website.
All our websites are created with search engines in mind and the website design is compliant with search engine guidelines. It is a good idea for your website to be re-evaluated in time as over a period of time the search engines do alter their rules and algorithms and you will want to be certain that your website is kept up to date and complies with new rules etc.
Yes with the SMD CMS Systems all web pages created are Search Engine Friendly – you can even add your own search engine meta tags to each individual web page if desired. THe CMS tools are easy to use – effective and intuitive.
No. We discuss with you your website requirements and then price accordingly and once you have placed an order for your website design with us, that price is strictly adhered to.
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 design. We will discuss this in detail with you and if a database is advised we will explain in detail exactly how this will work. We can tailor your website design to suit your specific requirements.
There are many different methods which can be used to update websites. The method you choose and the functionality we build into your website design is solely up to yourself although of course we will be glad to advise you which method will suit your needs.
If you have a small website consisting of just a few pages and will only wish to make changes very infrequently, then usually it is more cost effective simply to ask SMD to carry out these changes for you. Other methods which are frequently chosen are largely dependent upon how much data or information and pictures you have and how you store this information at present.
We can provide an on line content management system where you can either update individual products/pages/services or particular sections of your website. e.g. company news.
Alternatively we can provide functionality such that you can upload your entire product ranges to the website in one action using spreadsheets etc. We can also add databases if you wish.
No once your website is designed it belongs to you and you can commission anyone to update it for you – although of course we would like to think that you are happy with our services and will continue to use us for your website maintenance.
Your website visitors will see some things differently depending on their browser, screen resolution setting and their individual computer settings and toolbars. We design sites with that in mind and preview them in several browser types and resolution settings before publishing. Obviously as technology alters then eventually all websites may need reevaluation.
Yes – we are your one stop company to provide all your web services. No more – not knowing who to call if you have problems – we can register your domain name – design your website – provide your web hosting and arrange your email accounts for you.
No web hosting service can guarantees 100% uptime. However we can say that our servers have had 100% up time for many years. Should our servers have any problems we do have the necessary backups in place to deal with this issue very speedily?
Yes we do use flash as and when required. It is important to note that there are times when flash animations can be an asset but it would be unwise to use “flash” to create an entire website or even entire pages of your website as search engines are not able to read the content of flash and therefore any words used in animations will not be indexed by the search engines.
Generally it is best to use flash for smaller banners, advertisements or demonstrations and incorporate the flash animation into a web page which also includes some written text in html. This way the search engines will be able to index your information
Yes you can have email and you will probably wish you set-up several email addressed e.g. [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
Yes we provide web tracking software which records where you visitors are coming from and which pages they looked at, which search engines are being used, which phrases are being typed into which search engines and many more interesting web tracking facts which you should find useful for future marketing campaigns.
No is the simply answer.
Yes you can. We have Secure Servers (SSL) which use the latest encryption methods to ensure that your customers can buy from you website knowing that the information they enter is secure and safe. if you wish your customers’ payments to be “cleared on line” we can interface to organizations like World pay, Protex or whichever third party you wish to use. Read more about ecommerce website design services.
If the website we have designed for you includes a Content Management System then you can access your administration areas from anywhere as long as you have an internet connection and make updates instantly as frequently as you wish. If your website is a smaller website and was designed without using this type of system and you don’t have any html. skills, then we can update the website for you. Our charges are very reasonable..
The Content Management Systems really are very easy to use and do have explanatory notes included where necessary. We run through the administration screens with you when we design the site for you – however if at any time you have any questions we are available at the end of the telephone to run through the procedures or answer any queries you may have
The cost of a web site varies depending on the site and complexity. If you give us a call we will be please the discuss with your website design requirements and give you a fixed quotation.
As many as you like. From a search engines point a view – The more the better!
Yes, we would be happy to look at you existing website and give you a quote for updating it.
Yes we do. We can redesign, retaining your company corporate style or we can redesign to give you a complete new image. Is your website up to date – let us provide you a Free of Charge Website Evaluation – we can redesign your website to take advantage of the latest web technologies
Absolutely not! – It’s your website and you have total control over the contents and who advertises on it.
If you do not like the design which we have suggested for you, we will discuss further with a view to ascertaining what type of design you would like to see and then place another “suggested design” in your web area for you to view. We would not like to think that you are not happy with the final website design. Our aim is to design for you a website specific to your requirements which you are completely happy with.
Yes we always design websites to be search engine friendly.
Yes you can arrange to host your website on one of our high performance web servers.
We design websites that are user-friendly. Websites that are visually appealing, creative in design and also have great functionality. They are effective as business tools. We know the value of the different web design features which can be used and we know which design features work and why they work……
Does your email address look professional? Is your web hosting company flexible? It is amazing to find that in this day and age, some companies have still not realized how important their email communications are. Your email address may actually be more important to your image than your logo, letterhead or business cards combined!
Yes absolutely! Domain registration is an important service we offer. Take a look at our Domain Registration page where you can search for available names and register them. You don’t have to purchase other website design or web hosting services from us to use this service – although we hope that you will want to use us for all your web services
The website belongs to you – we send you a copy of the website on cd. This copy is for your retention and should you wish to use another web design or web hosting company – you are completely at liberty to take this copy to them for them to use.
Web hosting is a monthly fee that you pay to have your site accessible on the Internet. We can provide web hosting for our clients.
Site maintenance is a fee paid monthly to keep your site updated with new content that you provide. Most good web sites have new content updated regularly. Fresh content is what will keep your visitors coming back. This is an optional service that we provide for our customers. If you want to maintain your website yourself you can do so.
Once your site has been submitted to the top Search Engines they may require several weeks, or even months to actually spider and list your web site in their directory. How fast your site is listed depends on each individual Search Engines database update schedule. Watch your server traffic logs for visiting spiders. We suggest you use Guaranteed Search Engine Submit. Your site can be listed on AOL, MSN, and Overture in a couple of days. Click here to read more.
That would depend on the goals of your web site. If you run a business website you would include as much information about your products or services that your customers would need to purchase from you.
I’ve made my decision – I want you to design my web site. Now what do I do?
There are basically two types of websites… informational (Static) and e-commerce (shopping base website). We offer small business website plans as well as larger e-commerce sites. Because of the various sizes and needs of websites, to quote you a price, contact us or send your query and we will be happy to discuss your needs.
Free Yellow Page Listings by Google, Yahoo and Microsoft (bing)
Listings can show up in search results. Helps advertise business for free. Helps promote any discounts, offers, promotions, Displays on Mobile maps (e.g. iPhone)
Consumers have turned to the Internet and their mobile devices to find local businesses in their area for products and services.
Consumers are also posting their reviews of local businesses to these local business listings.
You sign-up with paid setup fee and You provide your information when we contact you we submit information to our network of local search sites. Customers searching for businesses like yours see your listing and find you.
Proper keyword title, description and information about the business Keyword research needed to be performed about your business, products and services
Local listings appear within the top 10 of any search engine result.
The entire process can take up to 3-4 weeks for a complete updated listing, however, once the listing has been claimed the information is available immediately to be used as a marketing tool to reach local consumers..
One-Time $99 fee to Account set up and $199 for adding listing for 5 keywords, $299 for 10 keyword and update your listing An existing search engine account or we can create one for you
We need following details from your side:
It totally depends on volume of work we have, normally we get back to all our clients within 3-5 working days.
Normally after verifying listing within a week these directories list business in listings. Yet these directories promise to list business within 3-4 weeks.
In case you are listed over a particular listing we just skip it and add your business in other local directories.
We only do submissions, all verifications is to be completed from your side. There are two ways to confirm listings: Verification by Telephone or Verification using postcard with verification code in it. In both cases you get a code from maps and a directory, only need is to login once and enter this code. That’s it…
No, SMD is only providing services to list business over local maps and local directories. We send you reports of submissions once work is completed. Later on you have to verify your business on your own as you receive phone call on your phone or post card at your address, hence we can’t do anything in that. Yet if you need any assistance we are always there to Help!
Most projects need independent requirements analysis before we can give you a quote on cost and time estimate. You can request Free web design solution Quote from us. To get some ideas on pricing for small to medium sized web solution and your options, please visit web design technology options page.
We do such works on hourly contract basis. In general, SMD bills graphic and web design time at US $12.00 per hour, programming time at US $18.00 per hour, System analysis and project coordination at US $25.00 per hour and other work time at US $15.00 per hour. This is for the time actually spent working on the project.
It seldom happens that our design is completely rejected by client. After the initial mock up we provide we will make a reasonable amount of changes to it per your request. The initial mock up will be created per your instructions and the sample sites you provide. If you do not like the design which we have suggested for you at all, we will discuss further with a view to ascertaining what type of design you would like to see and create a 2nd design prototype for you. If even the 2nd design is rejected by you, we will return your deposit with us keeping only a very nominal fee for the amount of effort we put in.
In general, half of the total payment is due near the beginning of the project or after we show you some progress. For larger projects, the cost is divided into more than two parts.
We prefer to accept payment by cheque, wire transfer, PayPal and credit card etc.