Web Design Questions & Answers
General Project Questions
How long does it take to develop a website?
Generally, website development takes about four to ten weeks; however this is a very general statement. A major factor is how soon we receive the client's website content and how much pre-development planning has taken place.
What are the first steps towards creating a website?
Planning is the key to ensuring an attractive, profitable website.
Learn about Our Approach to web design.
What are the basic steps in the website development process?
- Plan and Research
- Presentation of the Proposal
- Website Development Begins
- Project Development
- Completion with Launching of Website
Website Hosting
What is web hosting and why is it necessary?
Websites are stored online with a specialized Web server accessible on the Internet. The visitor can view a website 24/7 from the webserver. Webservers are actually powerful computers specifically designed to serve websites.
What's included in web hosting?
- Person-to-Person Support
- Spam Filtered Email (Spamassassin – Powerful and aggressive)
- Virus Filtered Email
- Website Stats
- and more...
I host my website with another company. Can you still design my website?
Yes, however since we do have control over other servers, uncertainties can arise. We encourage our clients to host their websites with us. In most cases, we can move and/or revamp your site in less time which saves you money and allows for better control.
What can a “Shopping Cart or Ecommerce feature” do for my business?
- Attracts World-Wide Customer Base
- Provides low business overhead
- Shipping of products straight from the manufacturer
- Easy to Administrate
- Sends out Email Newsletters
- Keeps an Order History
- Generates Reports
- Your business accessible 24/7 to your customers
How are taxes collected when selling products from a website?
Customers must pay tax if they live in the same state as the website's company resides. The company must still pay taxes on what they earn. Our Ecommerce software automatically calculates if a customer must pay taxes and how much when they checkout.
How can I accept payment from customers online?
Anyway you like:
- Credit Card (Manually) Credit Card (Automatically)
- PayPal Check / M.O.
- Cash on Delivery iPayment
- 2CheckOut
- and more...
Domain Name Information
What is a domain name?
A reserved, unique identifying name that corresponds to a website. An example of a domain name is: effectwebmedia.com
How can I find out if a domain name is already in use?
Contact Us with your list of domain names. We will check if they are available.
Does it cost to register a domain name?
Yes, you must pay a fee to keep a domain name unique and registered to you. Domain Names have an expiration date. Registration can be done in advance anywhere from 1-10 years.
What are methods of getting my website noticed?
- Search Engine Optimization
- Pay-Per-Click Advertising
Why Is Search Optimization Important?
This helps Search Engines index your site with ease, allowing the indexer to traverse your site completely, pulling important information and content. We use the best methods of content enrichment to show the search engines that your website is very relevant for your particular keywords. Having an optimized website can dramatically raise your ranking on search engines and increase the chance of your listing coming up as a relevant search result. Needless to say, this will make it easier for people to find your site, resulting in much more traffic and sales.
See Search Engine Optimization for more information...
Have more questions? Call us at (574) 533.3800 or submit your website's information with our contact form. We'll get back to you ASAP.
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