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What do I need to provide to start the process?
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Essentially, you will need to provide the text, photos and logo that you would like on your site. If you don't have any of the above, we can work with you to help design a logo or to acquire any image files that would help with the overall look of your site. For a full list of items that you may want to include on your web site, please view the zucadoo client guide.
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Can I start with a small site and add to it later?
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Sure. Some of our projects have been planned out in phases. We will design your site to fill your current needs. Then, as your needs change your site can be changed to align with them.
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My friend or family member knows HTML, couldn't they make my website?
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Unless this person is a web design professional, they are probably not the best choice for your commercial site. A poorly designed site will reflect on your business and can actually drive potential customers away. Having a knowledgeable web design professional is the key to making your website work for your benefit. As far as the internet is concerned, it is not just an "if you build it, they will come" scenario. A well designed and properly marketed website will increase your revenue and client base. A poorly designed and marketed website will have the reverse effect and can only hurt your business.
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What is a host?
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A host is referred to as a dedicated source of computers that act as storage for your website data. When clients type in your web address they are directed to your host's computers, which will then display your site on the internet. The cost for this service varies depending on the requirements of your website. (Bandwidth, email, storage, scripts, etc.)
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What is a domain name?
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A domain name is the address of your website. Because domain names need to be unique, you will need to register one that is associated with your company name or purpose. The cost for this service can vary based on the the demand of the domain name you choose.
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What will my website be named?
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Your website will have a unique domain name. Most often we will try to reserve www.yourbusinessname.com to make it easy for everyone to remember. However, if another company already registered that domain name, we would have to explore some alternatives. If this is the case we will discuss with you the available related domain names. If you have already registered a domain name we can use that name for your site.
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How long will it take to get a site developed?
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The length of time to create your site depends on the complexity and size of the website design. Once you have approved the layout of the design, it will take approximately one to four weeks before your site will be available to your clients. (Please refer to the zucadoo client guide for more specific timelines.)
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How is a site kept up to date? Can we do the updates in-house?
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Every time a prospect returns to your web site they are that much closer to becoming a client or staying a client. To keep them coming back to your site we recommend updating your content periodically. We can update your site for a fee based on how often you would like to update it and the complexity of the updates. We can also provide a solution whereby you can update specific areas of your web site.
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Who owns my website once it is finished?
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Some web designers retain the rights to the sites they build and may even charge you a fee to take "your" site and move it to another host. When you purchase our services, we create the website for you! At the end of the transaction you are the owner of the site. You can move it wherever you want, copy it, make changes to it - anything you would like. It is yours.
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How much does a website cost with you?
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Great question! Because there are many many variables to factor into the cost, we will first need to have a consultation with you in order to quote a price. The quoted prices are based on the size and complexity of the site. Keep in mind the more information you provide for us the easier and less expensive it will be to create your site. Providing photos, logos and text content will decrease the price range of your site. As a general rule, most small business design projects will range between $1500 and $3000. This is just a ballpark figure and some sites can be higher or lower, depending on the needs and wants of the customer.
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What are the deposit requirements?
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Generally, we require a 50% deposit on all design work with the other 50% payable at the completion of the site. All web hosting, e-commerce software packages, domain name registration, third party software needs and related fees are payable in advance.