Web Design FAQ
How
long does it take to build a site?
The length of time required to build a site depends on many factors, including
the availability of importable media by the client, the size of the site,
the amount of scripting that may be involved, and other factors. Once webtemplateszone
knows your website needs, we can give you a time frame in which the site design
should be completed.
Why
do I need a website?
If the site is a personal site, only you can answer that question. If you
are researching reasons why your company needs a website, here are several:
Your competitors are beating you to it
Your customers are asking for it
You want to increase sales
You need to lose some overhead
You want to gain market share in uncharted territory
What
equipment is required for a website?
You don't have to own any equipment at all to set up a website. What is required
is a domain name, and a web host to host your files.
What
is a domain name?
A domain name is your address on the Internet. Our domain name is www.webtemplateszone.com.
The domain name is obtained from a registrar. It will cost you about $15 per year. Not all registrars offer all the same additional services, and not all are easy to deal with when you need to change something. The lowest price is often not the best deal. You may wish to consult with us before obtaining a registrar.
What
is a web host?
Hosting companies provide the computer and the software to 'answer the door'
when someone requests your domain name from their browser over the Internet.
It then serves them the pages of your website. Your website actually resides
on the web host's computer. It is unimportant where your hosting service is
physically located. Unless you have your own corporate computers connected
to the Internet 24 hours a day, web server software on them and someone to
monitor the server you will need to rent space on the machines of a hosting
service for this function.
Hosting services
may cost from $0 to over $50 per month, depending on what services you require
and what is important to you.. It is important to select a hosting service
that provides features and services tailored to the needs of your site. Free
hosting services are often unpredictable, and require banner ads or popup
windows to appear while a visitor is browsing your site. If you plan on having
a dynamic site, you will want to make sure your host supports the type of
scripting used in your website (ASP scripted sites usually run on Windows
servers, PHP sites usually run on Unix-based servers). If unsure of who to
choose as your webhost, let us know and we can do the research for you and
make recommendations.
What
is "content"?
Content is the body of your site. The areas that hold the information portions
of your site are referred to as the content areas. This FAQ is the FAQ content
area of this page.
What
about graphics?
We pay special attention to the size of the graphics before we put them on
your site. A lot of time and preparation goes into the process. Images can
add life and color to your Web site, but they can also make your site ugly
and hard to use. If a graphic provides helpful information, such as a map
to your store or a picture of your products, then go ahead and include it
on your site. Avoid elaborate background images or photos that simply take
up space. Graphics used in the layout portion of your site are are considered
separate from the graphics you provide us with, such as pictures of your products,
we normally refer to these as images.
What
if I already have a website?
Many people are not happy with the current design of their website. webtemplateszone
can give your current site the professional-looking makeover it may need.
And since you already have all the elements you need in place, like photos
and the text, your re-design will go quicker than if you were starting from
scratch.
What
is a database-driven website and what can it do for me?
Database-driven websites can do a lot of things that are useful for businesses.
In short, dynamic, database-driven websites gather, integrate and serve up
information to enable a variety of online services or functions. Typical database-driven
features include content management systems, customer service/CRM applications,
and eCommerce applications. Many businesses with long-established websites
are adding database-driven capabilities because it offers them an opportunity
to operate more efficiently and save money.
Want to update certain areas of your website quickly and often, but don't want to call the web developer each time nor learn how to become a webmaster? There's a database-driven solution for that. Want to personalize online transactions for returning customers? Database-driven solution. Want to keep track of online customer preferences for the purpose of targeted marketing? You guessed it: there's a database-driven solution for that and many, many other business needs.
The best database solutions are completely customized to fit the needs of individual businesses. webtemplateszone can help you decide which solution you need to better serve your visitors and build the solution for you from the ground up.
What
are meta tags?
A meta tag provides information about a Web page. Meta tags do not affect
how the page is displayed, but provide information about the content of the
page and which keywords represent the page content. Search engines use the
information in meta tags to build their indices. Meta tags can help improve
your placement in search engines and can therefore help increase traffic to
your Web site. The first place most surfers look when trying to find a site
they are interested in is a search engine. Meta tags are highly recommended
if you plan to get real exposure for your website. webtemplateszone can analyze
your site content, and assist in meta tag keyword development, as well as
submit to search engines for you.
What
is maintenance?
Once your site has been built and uploaded to your web host, you may wish
to contract webtemplateszone to keep your site maintained. Maintenance is
basically updating the site with any changes you may have.
Please email for more information or if you have any questions that have not been answered here..
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