How much does a website cost? [back to top]
The cost of a website is largely dependent upon how long it takes us to build the web site. Factors which affect cost are the number of pages, the extent of the graphic design required, flash animation, user interactive forms, a content management system (CMS) and in the case of on online store the number of products. There are many more factors to price than we have room to list here. This is why it is crucial that we understand your design requirements up front in order to give you the most accurate quote. Most of the websites we develop fall into one of the following two categories:
Template Based Designs:
Template based designs are typically cheaper and faster to build because we start from an existing website template and make what are often minor changes to images and text but the basic layout and design stays the same. Our template based sites usually range anywhere from $1249 to $2000 depending upon the extent of the customizations.
Custom Web Designs:
Custom web designs are typically more expensive and time consuming to build because we start from scratch and spend time to work with you one-on-one to actually design the look and feel of your website as apposed to just modifying an existing template design. Our custom designed sites start at $2000 and go up depending upon the size of the project. Any Custom databases, shopping carts or graphic design additions will increase the cost of a website, we will work hard to give you an accurate estimate based on what you require.
If you charge hourly, how will I know how much my web site will cost? [back to top]
We will provide you a good faith estimate up front, based off of your initial requirements, that will give a high and low price range. Under no condition will we exceed the high estimate without your permission. The primary reason for a price increase is usually due to the Client changing their requirements after the initial quote has been written. This is why we require all of the content, images and site requirements up front before we get started on the web site to help avoid surprises down the road. We are more than willing to working with changing requirements but just be aware that there will be an increase in cost if this happens. We've found that time spent planning the website up front almost always translates to savings down the road.
How do I know I will like the website you design? [back to top]
We will meet with you personally to discuss design ideas and color schemes before we start building your website. We also consider other sites you like and can integrate design elements from these other websites into your own. With this information we will create a “concept” page which is essentially a mock-up of your homepage that will also serve as a template for all of the other pages on your website. Once you are happy with your “concept” page we will proceed to code the entire site as HTML. We allow for a reasonable number of small changes between the initial coding of the site as HTML and the time the site goes live. We realize that no one get's it perfect the first time and this is factored into our initial quote. We are happy to make more extensive changes at our standard hourly rate of $125 per hour.
Who maintains the website when it is done? [back to top]
Our websites are built with a budget in mind for small business owners that wish to have an affordable alternative to the high priced websites that cost $6,000 to $8,000 or more. We offer Value, Standard, and Complete packages with a low cost of entry and small monthly hosting packages. Our packages come with a basic maintenance package of 30 minutes per month which can be used for adding small pictures and basic text changes. *(Maintenance does not roll over and must be used each calendar month) Additoinal maintanance can be purchased at $125 per hour.
How frequently should I update my site? [back to top]
The more frequently you update your site the more credibility you will have with your returning customers. When a website is kept fresh it is often viewed as a good resource for current information and keeps customers returning again and again. Updating your site frequently often also helps with Search Engine Optimization.
What is Search Engine Marketing/Optimization (SEO and SEM)? [back to top]
Wikipedia says: Search engine marketing, or SEM, is a form of Internet marketing that seeks to promote websites by increasing their visibility in search engine result pages (SERPs). According to the Search Engine Marketing Professionals Organization, SEM methods include: search engine optimization (or SEO), paid placement, and paid inclusion. Other sources, including the New York Times, define SEM as the practice of buying paid search listings. Learn more.
Why do I need Search Engine Optimization? [back to top]
To attract potential customers who don't already know your website through the search engines. Most people look for a local service, product or organization through a search engine such as Google, Yahoo, or MSN by searching for key phrases like "Fresno Plumber or Fresno Hair Salon". The websites that appear at the top of the search results page are placed there for a variety of reasons. We can design your site to move you closer to the top of the rankings so that your next customer can find your website instead of the competition. To learn more about the Search Engine Optimization services offered by Level 2 click here.
What is Web Usability? [back to top]
This term refers to how easy your site is to use or how intuitive it is. If your site is hard to navigate then people will get frustrated and leave your site. People should be able to find what they are looking for in only two clicks once arriving at your home page. We will help you to make your site more user friendly but you will make all final decisions on the look and feel of your site.
How do I get started? [back to top]
Fill out your information on the contact us page to get started. We will contact you to find out more about your website needs.
Can you make me a logo? [back to top]
Yes! Our hourly rate is $125. Please let us know what you require and we will be happy to make the perfect logo for your company.
What is website hosting? [back to top]
Wikipedia says: A web hosting service is a type of Internet hosting service that allows individuals and organizations to provide their own website accessible via the World Wide Web.
Can you provide web hosting for my site? [back to top]
Yes! We offer both "Basic" and "Deluxe" web hosting services to fit our Clients needs name.
Does my website include e-mail? [back to top]
Yes we have packages for all sizes of businesses, please let us know how many you require.
What is a domain name? [back to top]
Wikipedia says: A name that identifies a computer or computers on the Internet. These names appear as a component of a Web site's URL, e.g. en.wikipedia.org. This type of domain name is also called a hostname.
How do I know if a domain name is available?[back to top]
A free website designed to check for available domain names is Whois.net.
Can you provide me with a domain name? [back to top]
Yes! We have two hosting packages both of which include a domain name. To check if a domain name is available use Whois.net.
How do I add my business to Google Yahoo, and MSN so that my customers can find us. [back to top]
View our extensive knowledge base and set up an appointment with our Search Engine Experts. Click here to contact us.
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