There are quite a few factors that are going to affect the ultimate cost of your web site. For example, how many pages you are going to have, the amount of graphic work that is required, and don't forget the cost of a domain registration. In addition you will also need to have your website hosted on a server.
If you already have a web site but want some enhancements or a "makeover" of your existing site, you will need to provide us with your URL (web site address) and some details of what your goals and objectives are.
If you do not yet have a web site, and you believe that your web site will be more than 2-3 pages, we will generally ask you to forward a copy of the materials you plan to use to us so that we may review them. However, if you fill in our online form we can give you an approximate estimate of what your website will cost.
In either case, the more information you can provide us with the better we will be able to assist you. After reviewing your materials or current web site, we will provide you with a written quote by email or traditional mail.
Your web site design time frame will be determined by 3 factors; the size of your web site, the amount of graphics and complexity of your site design, and our current client design schedule. When you have gathered together all of your web site information and are ready to begin, we will give you an estimated completion date.
We can host your website on our own server. For more information see our hosting services information.
Most good web sites are continually updated with new information. You should expect that your web site will require maintenance. For example, when you own a car your investment doesn't stop there. You need to change the oil, fill it up with petrol, etc. It is for this reason that you should set aside a budget for your updating.
An update is considered "altering text & images to remain current." To rearrange logos, backgrounds, or the layout of a web page beyond what is considered "updating" will be charged an extra design fee.
HTML stands for hypertext mark up language. It is the basic language of browsers, and as such is used for most websites. Allows text, images, including animated GIFs, hyperlinks and sounds to be displayed in a browser.
Javascript is an enhancement to HTML. It allows more advanced features in your web site, like menu systems such as the one running this site. Javascript is generally created by an experienced programmer, as it requires a detailed understanding of many aspects of computing.
CGI stands for Common Gateway Interface. A programmer uses a CGI program to take the information gathered in a form and pass it to a database or generate e-mail. Any computer program can be written; it could find current information anywhere on the internet, add information to your own resource or even send instructions to an internet-equipped washing machine!
Flash is a package sold by Macromedia which allows high-quality advanced animation, interactivity, special effects and sounds to be added to web sites, with a smaller bandwidth required than with most other methods. Good use of flash can help clarify parts of the web site which are better explained with animations. To view Requires the use of the flash plug in which has to be downloaded. Misuse can slow sites down and make them practically unusable.
Java is a programming language, entirely different from Javascript, which allows programs called Applets to be run in your browser. Java is most effective when a high level of user interactivity is required. Examples include: a map that the user can zoom into, online games in real time, database management. Java requires specialist programming skills. Just as with any other technology, excessive use of Java can slow sites down.
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