FAQ's
Q:
Why
should I have a web page for my Business?
Here are 10 reasons:
- With millions of people on the internet, (and growing every day!)
can you afford not to get you message to them?
- You're "open for business" 24 hours day, 7 days a week!
- Customers will know the answers to frequent questions, (Store hours,
location, your history, what you do, meet the staff, etc.). This
can lead to fewer phone interruptions during your busy work schedule!
- Tell the customer why they should pick you over the competition.
- Improve your image. The smallest to the largest business can and
should have a web presence.
- Reach the people you need to reach. Research shows that people
who use the internet are most likely collage educated, and making a very
good salary.
- The Wall Street Journal reports there were $301
billion in sales via the Internet in 1998, while the manufacturing
sector did $350 billion in business during the same year.
- Internet usage is skyrocketing. Over 200 million people are
projected to have Internet access by the end of the decade, and more and
more consumers are enjoying the convenience of shopping online. Large
and small companies of all types are taking advantage of the Internet's
vast business potential. The one thing they all have in common is a
burning desire to stay ahead of their competition.
- Global Reach - The Internet's reach is global - it knows no time
zones or physical boundaries. There's no need for brick and mortar
investments or immense payrolls to achieve a worldwide presence.
- Major retailers, direct marketers, airlines, car rental agencies,
even grocery stores and new types of businesses are moving onto the
Internet in droves. Here is a chance for established merchants to extend
their businesses, develop new markets, provide customers with added
convenience, and side-step rapidly rising marketing expenses, such as
the costs of newsprint, advertising space and face-to-face sales
encounters.
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Q:
I don't have any conventional
products to sell, should I have a website?
A site like this is called a 'brochure site" and it serves as a online
showcase for your business. This is a great choice for doctors, lawyers,
restaurants, and most traditional "brick and mortar" businesses when
all you want is a brief but professional site listing some details about
your business and providing a means for people to contact you.
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Q:
What is "hosting"?
Hosting companies own and maintain the server, (computer system), that
your web site will reside on. You will need contract with a hosting
company and pay nominal fee, usually paid monthly. This fee can be as
little as $10.00 a month! If you would like we can help you get this
setup.
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Q:
What
will my site be named?
If you do not own a "domain name" yet we can help
get you started. In most cases it can be
www.YOUR_COMPANY_NAME.com. We will work with you to get
one that is right for you.
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Q:
What do I need to do to get
started?
The most
important part of creating your website is consultation and planning. We
will contact you and setup a meeting where we will learn about you and
your company. We will determine your needs, preferences and objectives. We
will ask you about your ideas and suggestions and incorporate them into
your website design.
Some of the information we'll gather to help
create your web site is:
- Think about what you would like to say to
potential customers.
- Look at competitors web sites, what do you
like and not like.
- Does you business have standard colors or a
logo you would like to have on your site.
- The number of
pages your website requires, it's graphics, buttons, animations.
The next set is
to visit our sales page Front Page Web Designs - Sales to
request a quote.
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Q:
How much
Will my website cost?
Several factors determine
the cost of a web site. The number of pages required, the extent of graphic
design/artwork, and programming all impact the price. We would be pleased to
provide you with a quote.
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What type of
maintenance plans do you offer
Each plan is
tailored to your needs. We offer weekly, monthly, and quarterly.
We also offer maintenance on a per call basis.
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Q: Isn't it expensive to host a website on the
internet?
Not when you deal with us! We work with several different hosting
companies that offer excellent services at competitive rates, starting at
only $10.00 a month!
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Q: What if I
need to make changes to my website?
Most of our work is
done on software that you can purchase from your local retail stores. You
can make changes yourself, or have us do it for you economically. We
also offer maintenance plans if you plan to make frequent changes or
updates.
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