Web Design Frequently Asked Questions

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How much is a website? One of the most commonly asked questions is "How much is a website?". Because every client's needs are different there is never a set price for every website. The price may vary depending on the following:-
  • How many pages the website contains
  • How graphical the design needs to be
  • If the website is developed in Flash
  • If the website requires back-end development such as a web application
  • If the website nees to sell products online
These are just some of the factors that come into play when quoting for a website. Back to top Why do I need a website?

In this day and age technology is everywhere. More and more people are turning to the internet to help their business grow and reach a much broader audience.

There was a time when a service was required, people would look to the Yellow Pages directory phone book. However, times change and the internet has grown rapidly over the past 10 years. Survey's show that 90% of work places and residents have broadband access. Companies are no longer relying on printed advertising alone to sell their products.

Websites are a great resource to a business as people all around the world can view information about your business any time from the comfort of their own home. With companies like eBay & Google becoming house hold names the internet has become the largest phoenomenon world wide and will only continue to grow.

Back to top How long will my website take to be completed?

All websites are different and some take longer than others. Usually once we have sat down with you and ascertained exactly what your website requires then we can determine a completion date.

Back to top What is Web Hosting?

A Web Host is a company or individual with a high speed internet connection and computers which are called "servers". These servers are like your home computer with a few adjustments. Basically your website is placed on these servers which are connected to the internet which shows the world your website.

Back to top Is it bad to have to scroll to see more information on a website?

No. Some clients think it is bad having to scroll vertically to see more information on a website, but there is nothing wrong with scrolling. Users are very familiar with having to scroll down a page and are comfortable with it. However there is a limit, the page shouldn't be massive and should never scroll horizontally!

Back to top Will my website have space on the left and right of it?

Yes. Websites are designed to fit in a certain display resolution. For those who have no clue what this means, here is a brief explanation.

Computer screens are made up of things called "pixels". The higher the resolution, the smaller and sharper the items are on the screen. The most commonly use resolution to date is 1024 by 768 pixels according to W3Schools and this is the resolution we design websites to fit in.

This means that the website will fit in a resolution of 1024 by 768 pixels and higher.

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