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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 the
name of your company, 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 website. |
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. Generally, we ask for a
25% deposit to begin your web project.
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 for an additional fee.
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
one 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. |
