Dream, Design, Develop - Website Design and Development FAQ's
Why do I need a website?
Do I need to hire a "local" website designer?
How long does it take to have a website developed?
What is a URL?
What is a Domain name?
What Domain name should I choose?
What is web hosting?
What is website maintenance?
Why can't I find my website in the search engines?
What is website optimization?
Website Content - What Do I Put On My Site?
I want to put my business online, but I don't know where to start. This is my first website, can you help me?
What preparations does my business have to do to get online?
How much input do I have?
If I already have a site can you help me improve it?
Can you use my business's existing logo, brochure design, and other materials for my website development?
Does my business need to be computer-based in order to have a website?
Do I need to know about computers?
My company is in the service industry. Will a website help my business?
Why do I need a website?
Please read this article to get an understanding of the importance of a web presence.
Do I need to hire a "local" website designer?
We create websites for clients who are local as well as out of state. By
using the Internet, email and the telephone, it is possible to communicate
effectively with clients in any location.
How long does it take to have a website designed?
The time frame is determined by the size of your website, the complexity of your website design, and my current client design schedule.
On average it takes approximately 14 to 30 days (for a basic site) or anywhere between 30 and 90 days (for a large complex site).
What is a URL?
It stands for "universal resource locator". This is the address typed in to view your web page on the Internet. For example, you would type in http://www.brandythaler.com to access my home page.
What is a domain name?
A domain name is a specific website address that you choose and register.
Our domain name
is "brandythaler.com".
What domain name should I choose?
This depends on how you are going to use it. If you are going to be telling
people over the phone, choose one that is easy to say and spell out loud.
Above all, we would choose one that is memorable and not confusing.
What is web hosting?
Web hosting is a monthly fee that you pay to have your site accessible on the Internet.
What is website maintenance?
Website Maintenance refers to changes made to your website after the
initial design. Keeping a website up-to-date is essential in having repeat
visitors to your site. Updating the site with sales, newsletters, press releases,
financial figures and links are all examples of website Maintenance. If you
already have a website but your business does not have the time to take care
of keeping the website maintained we offer daily, weekly, and monthly updates.
Why can't I find my website in the search engines?
Once your site has been completed, the top Search Engines they may require several weeks, or even months to actually spider and list your website in their index. How fast your site is listed depends on each individual Search Engines database update schedule. Modern search engines like to find your site naturally, through links to your website from other websites. Google especially relies on your incoming links to determine your popularity and relevance.
It is important to have your website optimized by Dream, Design, Develop, utilizing a unique
keyword strategy to update your content, meta tags (part of the code on your web pages) and your image tags. Without optimization, your site may never show up for specific searches in the major Search Engines.
What is website optimization?
Website optimization is the process in which we analyze keywords (the words/phrases
entered into a Search Engine to produce a search on a specific topic),
and create a keyword strategy for your website. Once we have committed
to a keyword strategy, Dream, Design, Develop will update your content,
meta tags (such as your title tag, description tag and keyword tag found
in the code of your website) and your image tags (the text that appears
when you drag your mouse over an image) to reflect that strategy. We
will also give you pointers on how you can be proactive in gaining Search
Engine ranking after your website is optimized.
Website Content - What Do I Put On My Site?
That would depend on the goals of your website. 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 want to put my business online, but I don't know where to start. This is my first website, can you help me?
Absolutely! You do not need any online experience at all. Dream, Design,
Develop offers free consultation on all services. We help you right from the
start! We will help with all your questions along the way. Just ask! We are
here to help you.
What preparations does my business have to do to get online?
Brochures, logos, photographs, business cards etc. are all great resources
to use. For new businesses we will help you get started from scratch. We
will answer any question during your website project. At Dream, Design, Develop,
we work together with you to help answer these questions.
How much input do I have?
We welcome your input! The more input we receive from you the better able
we are to satisfy your needs and develop a site that will have the desired
look and impact that you want. It's your website, we want it to look the
way you want it. We guarantee it!
If I already have a site can you help me improve it?
Yes. we can usually redesign or freshen up an existing site quicker, and
for less money than building one from scratch. Fill in my free
estimate form and an idea of what you'd like to do, and we'll be glad
to give you a quote. Whether your company's website "doesn't look professional",
takes too long to load or the navigation is baffling to visitors, we can help.
Can you use my business's existing logo, brochure design, and other materials for my website development?
Certainly. If your logo and promotional materials are not in electronic
format,we can convert them to a format appropriate for your website. If your
materials are printed, we can scan and convert them to electronic format.
Dream, Design, Develop will help you keep your online image consistent with your existing one.
Does my business need to be computer-based in order to have a website? Do I need to know about computers?
You don't need to have computers involved in your business in order to have a website. Many companies do filing, invoicing and more without a computer. Developing a website is more about exposing your business to new potential clients and generating new sales. There is no need to overhaul the way your company does business.
My company is in the service industry. Will a website help my business?
Absolutely! Over 50% of the population who are online from home or the office are doing so to research about businesses that provide services or products. Your service-oriented business can provide samples, references, location, hours of operation and more right away from your website 24hours/7days a week/365 days a year.
Ask yourself, "Does my business need 24-hour exposure 7 days a week, 365 days a year?" The answer is obvious. What other medium allows you to expose all the benefits of your small business to your target market at their convenience and provide a source of direct correspondence from them to you? The benefits of a website are innumerable.
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