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I
know my business should have a website, but what will I need?
We
can advise you on the most appropriate kind of website for you or your
business, as we have years of marketing experience to help guide you to
the best web solutions.
What
is a domain name and why do I need one?
A
domain name is usually your name, or the name of your company, or
perhaps an abbreviated version of either, such as www.creative-edge.ca.
It is an excellent way for customers or contacts to remember your name
when they wish to visit your website.
Many
Internet service providers (such as Shaw or Telus) offer a limited
amount of web space free with your Internet access. This is a great
solution for a small personal site, but not the answer for your business
- the web addresses are totally unmemorable. You want potential visitors
to remember your web address.
Can
you help me find a domain name?
Yes,
we can. Once we are hired to do your website we will help you with
suggestions, and research the availability of the domain name you have
selected. We will also finalize the purchase for you.
Why
do I need domain hosting; aren't domain names and domain hosting the
same?
No,
the domain name is the name of your site; then you also need somewhere
to place the files so that the World Wide Web can access it. This is
called your domain host. Domain hosting is usually supplied for an
annual fee; however, Creative Edge offers free web hosting through
Doteasy Technology Inc.
Can
I have my website hosted through another company?
Yes.
Creative Edge recommends
Doteasy for free web hosting; however, you
can choose to go to another service provider if you prefer. If you
decide on another domain hosting service, we will require the username
and passwords in order to upload your files to your web site.
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How
much does a website cost?
Website
costs depend on the complexity, the number of pages, and the amount of
work required. You can view our Rates
page for package prices or if you'd like a custom quote, please fill out
our Web
Form
and we’ll be happy to provide you with a quote.
Do
you write the text for me?
As
you are the most knowledgeable person about your company’s products or
services, we usually ask our clients to supply the text. But certainly,
we can take down the information and write the content for you, for an
additional fee.
Where
do the pictures come from?
Most
of our clients have photographs that they want us to use. The better the
quality of the photographs the more professional the site looks, and as
the Internet is such a graphic medium, we want to use the best images
possible. Alternatively, we have access to stock photos.
What
if you use colours that I don't like?
Once
we have been hired to build your website, we discuss your likes and
dislikes, to get a feel for you and your business. We have years of
design experience, and will work with you on an appropriate colour
palate.
How
long will it take?
The
minimum turnaround is 1 week from the time all of the information (eg.
photos, text) is received, however this can vary depending on the number
of projects we have in hand for completion.
If your project is urgent, we will do our best to achieve your deadline.
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