Frequently
Asked Questions???
- How
do I get a domain name?
- What
is the process of getting a website?
- How
much does a website cost?
- What
metods of payment do you accept?
- Do
I need a computer to have a website?
- Where
will my website be located (hosted)?
- What
about updating my website?
- Do
we need to meet in person?
- What
is a browser?
- What
is a search engine?
- Will
my website be placed high in the search engines?
1.How
do I get a domain name?
Your domain
name is like a street address. That's what everyone will
use to find your webpage. Getting the right domain name
is imperative and a bit challenging because your first
choice may already be taken. That's why it's good to jot
down 8 or 10 ideas. Make sure your "domain name"
is short and catchy. It should be easy to read when printed
and it should also be easy to remember when seen in an
advertisement. If possible, as part of the domain name,
it should have the main key word that would be used to
search to find a website like yours. The cost of getting
a domain name depends on where you get it. The average
cost is $9 or $10.
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2.
What is the process of getting a website?
- Before
you get started, you may wish to look at other websites
in order to get an idea of what styles you like. With
your target audience in mind, think about what information
is most important to have on your website. Think about
colors, content, a logo, and photographs that you would
like to include. If you are unsure about all that, don't
worry. We will help you through the entire process.
- Contact
me by email,
or telephone (954) 972-3547, so that we can discuss
the ideas you have about how you would like your new
website to look. At that time we can discuss hosting,
layout and what pages you would like to include (i.e.
'About our company", "Our products and services",
etc..). After I have a general idea of what your website
will consist of, I will be able to provide you with
an estimate of what the cost will be.
- The best
possible method for providing graphics is to supply
computer images (i.e. jpg, gif, tif). If you don't have
computer images -- brochures, photographs and other
printed material will be fine. These items can be scanned
achieving good quality. If you need photographs to be
taken, we can provide that service for you. Please call
954-972-3547 for more information regarding digital
photos. If you need a logo design that can also be supplied.
- As with
images, it is best to provide text in some sort of computerized
format such as Microsoft Word. This will speed up the
process. CD, zip or floppy is an acceptable format.
You may also email the text data for your website. If
however, you do not have any text online, you can provide
hand written or printed material but that will slow
down the process and in some cases cost more money.
- Once a
contract is signed, one third of the estimated cost
will be due before the work begins.
- When the
initial template has been designed and approved along
with a skeleton of the entire site, the second 3rd is
due.
- During
the construction process, your website will be uploaded
for preview. I will ask for your comments and/or changes
via email or telephone. The work will continue until
you are completely satisfied.
- After receiving
your approval and payment for the remaining balance,
your website will be copied to the host of your choice!
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3.
How much does a website cost?
Costs
vary depending on the size and complexity of the site. An
easy and thorough way to determine what your needs are can
be accomplished by filling out this form.
You may also call (954) 972-3547. After our initial contact,
I will be able to estimate your cost.
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4.
What methods of payment do you accept?
We
accept personal checks, money orders, cashiers checks, Visa
or Mastercard and Paypal.
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5.
Do I need a computer to have a website?
No.
Your website is not stored on your computer. You will however
need a computer connected to the internet to send and receive
email.
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6. Where will my website be located
(hosted)?
The
first step in getting a website is finding a good company
to host your website. Just as you would rent a hotel room
or an apartment for a certain amount of time, you will "rent"
space from a hosting company, on a high speed computer known
as a "server" that is connected to the internet
24 hours a day 7 days a week. If you don't already have
a good hosting company, click on the Westhost ad (on the
left) to set up an account on Westhost, our choice in quality
web hosting for the best value at a great low price.
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7.
What about updating my website?
You
may wish to update or change your website periodically.
Website changes are billed on an hourly basis of $45 an
hour with a one hour minimum.
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8.
Do we need to meet in person?
No!
That's the beauty of the internet. Everything can be done
through email or telephone. We have clients all over the
country. I will, of course, be happy to meet with you if
you are located in or near Fort Lauderdale.
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9.
What is a browser?
A
browser such as Internet Explorer and Netscape
Communicator is a common computer program that
allows the user to view, read, and even hear information
on the World Wide Web.
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10.
What is a search engine?
A
search engine is a website where you can type in words and
phrases called "key words" to help you find what
you're looking for on the Internet. Some popular search
engines are Lycos, Infoseek,
HotBot, AltaVista and
Google.
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11.
Will my website be placed high in the search engines?
It
all depends how much direct competition exists on the internet.
Although there are no guarantees, everything will be done
to optimize your website by embedding meta tags
and keywords, as well as utilizing alt
tags, headers and placing special wording
in strategic places on your webpage so that you have a good
chance of ranking high in the most popular search engines.
Although
fancy flash introductions or "splash pages" may
look pretty, they may prevent your website from ranking
high in the search engines.
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