Pearl of Wisdom - Website Design Questions and Answers

Maybe you have asked some of these questions.

Maybe you don't know what questions to ask.

This section will help get you started.

Q. Why would I need a website?

A. There are different reasons why different organizations need a website. The short answer is the image and information you want to communicate. (We can discuss this in detail with you personally.) In the past you had to have business cards . . . then a FAX machine . . . then an Email address . . . and NOW a website. But it's not just image. There are a lot of things a website can do for you. Generally speaking, your website is a part of your overall marketing program. It is working for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Most importantly, your website should present a good professional image for you.

Q. What should be in my website?

A. Again, content in a website will vary for different types of organizations. We would not recommend a one-size-fits-all solution. We are experienced at working with individual organizations and can help you develop the best content and website format for your organization.

Q. How do I decide on a good domain name?

A. In deciding on a domain name (www.yoursitename.com), you need to consider the questions of "How readable is it?" "How easy is it to remember?" "What does the name itself communicate?" "How easy is it to pronounce, spell, or type?" "Does it fit with the rest of your organization?"

We can help guide you through this selection process, and help ensure that all the pieces work together to make a quality total package.

Q. How much does a website cost?

How should a website be priced?

A. To start with, you should never pay anyone an hourly rate to develop your website. Do you know how fast or how slow they will work? You are interested in the finished product, and that's what you should pay for. You may require a complex site or just a simple site. We can help you decide what your requirements are. Once the original website is completed, the annual costs for website hosting and domain name registration are incredibly inexpensive. The benefits far outweigh the costs.

Q. What are the security issues regarding my website?

Can anyone on the Internet steal my ideas and images?

A. There are security issues regarding how people communicate to you through the website, and how much access the public has to your website content. We will look at your situation and explain the ramifications of these issues.

Q. What are the four key elements used by search engines to find my website? Are there certain techniques in using these features?

A. The four primary elements are web page title, description, keywords, and content. There are specific techniques and guidelines for how to use these features. There are also other elements which can affect how your website is found. We can help you with this too.

Q. Who will maintain my website?

A. Most organizations do not need a website that requires a lot of maintenance, but it is an important question to consider when developing your initial design requirements. We can do your maintenance or you can find someone else to do it. If the original design is well organized, maintenance is not difficult.

Q. What if I don't know where to begin?

A. Contact Us! We can answer a lot of your questions over the phone or via Email. We can meet with you to help you determine your requirements. It's that easy.

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