Website Design and Development FAQs
Lots of people have contacted us to ask about setting up a web site, the website design or the possibility of modifying their existing website. Many wish to arrange for us to design a brand new website or move their website to a different web server. Perhaps they have queries concerning either existing domain names or new domain names. We have listed below for you some of the most frequently asked questions in connection with website design - along with answers - appertaining to web design and associated web issues.
If you have a question that is not answered here, or you want to talk to us about any aspect of your website design, setting up or changing your web site, web hosting or website maintenance or domain name registration please feel free to contact us to discuss your requirements.
» What Domain Name Should I Choose?» How Long Will It Take For My Web Site To Be Designed?
» Will We Need To Have A Meeting In Connection With The Website Design?
» How Much Will A Website Cost Me?
» Once My Website Design Is Completed What Aftersales Service Do You Offer?
» Do I Have To Keep My Website With You Forever, Or Can I Move It To Another Supplier To Host It If I Wish?
» In What Format Should I Supply Words And Photographs About My Business For My New Website?
» Will My Website Design Be Search Engine Friendly?
» I Run A Small/medium Size Business And Want An Online Presence To Promote My Businessr To My Customers.
» I Hear That There Are Hidden Costs Associated With Web Design Services. Is This True?
» Do I Need A Database On My Website?
» How Do I Update My Website?
» Will Everyone See My Web Site The Same?
» Can You Provide All Your Web Design And Hosting Services?
» Do You Guarantee That My Site Will Always Be Available?
» Do You Use Flash Animation In Your Website Design?
» What Are My Options For E-commerce?
» How Do I Get My Website Listed On Search Engines, Especially Google?
» Can I Register A Domain Name Through Galaxyvisions?
» What If I Do Not Like The Design?
» Why Should I Choose Gallaxyvisions For My Web Development Company?
» What Is The Difference Between A Static And A Dynamic Web Site?
» When Can I Update My Website Content?
» Can I Have An E-commerce System For My Website?
» How Can I Accept Credit Cards On My Website?
» How Many Pages Can I Have On My Web Site?
» I Already Have A Website And I Need It Updating, Can You Help Me?
» Do You Redesign Existing Websites?
» Who Owns The Website Once The Website Design Is Completed?
» Will I Find My Website On The Search Engines?
What Domain Name Should I Choose?
This depends on how you are going to use it. If you are going to be telling people over the phone, choose one that is easy to say and spell out loud. Above all, you should choose one that is memorable and not confusing.
How Long Will It Take For My Web Site To Be Designed?
The timescale of a website design project is often dictated by the client. If you have a deadline in mind we will endeavour to meet it for you. The most common delay in the creation and completion of a new website is waiting for content (text/images) to be sent to us by the client.
Will We Need To Have A Meeting In Connection With The Website Design?
In the majority of cases a meeting isn't necessary and most of our websites are generally completed with contact via email and telephone only. We place suggested website designs onto the Internet in a private place where only yourselves and us can view the content. We then liaise with you regularly to discuss the web designs in order that the website design and functionality is exactly as you wish.
How Much Will A Website Cost Me?
The cost of a web site varies depending on the site and complexity. If you give us a call we will be pleasep to discuss with your website design requirements and give you a fixed quotation.
Once My Website Design Is Completed What Aftersales Service Do You Offer?
We fully support any website we design and are always available should you encounter any problems or require any enhancements. We offer web site hosting and maintenance so that your website need never get out of date.
Do I Have To Keep My Website With You Forever, Or Can I Move It To Another Supplier To Host It If I Wish?
You may move your website to another web hosting service at any time. Once your website design has been completed, we send you a copy of the website on cd. This copy of your website is for your retention.
In What Format Should I Supply Words And Photographs About My Business For My New Website?
It is helpful to us if you are able to provide text and photographs in electronic form - for example, the files output by a digital camera and the words in MS word or similar format. If this is not possible, we can help get your information ready for use on the website.
Will My Website Design Be Search Engine Friendly?
All our websites are created with search engines in mind and the website design is compliant with search engine guidelines. It is a good idea for your website to be re-evaluated in time as over a period of time the search engines do alter their rules and algorithms and you will want to be certain that your website is kept up to date and complies with new rules etc.
I Run A Small/medium Size Business And Want An Online Presence To Promote My Businessr To My Customers.
You need a professionally developed website, a domain name, and hosting facilities for your website. You also need the website to be uploaded onto your hosting facilities and promoted to the search engines.
I Hear That There Are Hidden Costs Associated With Web Design Services. Is This True?
No. We discuss with you your website requirements and then price accordingly and once you have placed an order for your website design with us, that price is strictly adhered to.
Do I Need A Database On My Website?
This will depend upon the amount of information you wish to be displayed on your website. If you have many products/services, then it may be advantageous to have a database incorporated into your website design. We will discuss this in detail with you and if a database is advised we will explain in detail exactly how this will work. We can tailor your website design to suit your specific requirements.
How Do I Update My Website?
There are many different methods which can be used to update websites. The method you choose and the functionality we build into your website design is solely up to yourself although of course we will be glad to advise you which method will suit your needs.
If you have a small website consisting of just a few pages and will only wish to make changes very infrequently, then usually it is more cost effective simply to ask GalaxyVisions to carry out these changes for you. Other methods which are frequently chosen are largely dependant upon how much data or information and pictures you have and how you store this information at present.
We can provide an on line content management system where you can either update individual products/pages/services or particular sections of your website. e.g. company news.
Alternatively we can provide functionality such that you can upload your entire product ranges to the website in one action using spreadsheets etc. We can also add databases if you wish.
Will Everyone See My Web Site The Same?
Your website visitors will see some things differently depending on their browser, screen resolution setting and their individual computer settings and toolbars. We design sites with that in mind and preview them in several browser types and resolution settings before publishing. Obviously as technology alters then eventually all websites may need reevaluation.
Can You Provide All Your Web Design And Hosting Services?
Yes - we are your one stop company to provide all your web services. No more - not knowing who to call if you have problems - we can register your domain name - design your website - provide your web hosting and arrange your email accounts for you.
Do You Guarantee That My Site Will Always Be Available?
Our web hosting service have had 100% up time for many years. Should our servers have any problems we do have the necessary backups in place to deal with this issue very speedily.
Do You Use Flash Animation In Your Website Design?
Yes we do use flash as and when required. It is important to note that there are times when flash animations can be an asset but it would be unwise to use "flash" to create an entire website or even entire pages of your website as search engines are not able to read the content of flash and therefore any words used in animations will not be indexed by the search engines.
Generally it is best to use flash for smaller banners, advertisements or demonstrations and incorporate the flash animation into a web page which also includes some written text in html. This way the search engines will be able to index your information.
What Are My Options For E-commerce?
You can take payments online in a number of ways. The first is PayPal - this an inexpensive way to start taking payments quickly, especially if you don't have a merchant account. With PayPal, your visitors can pay you with a credit card or by sending a payment from their checking account (echeck). PayPal provides a shopping cart and many other free services that are helpful to sites that are starting out. They charge 2.9% +$.30 per transaction and have no start-up fees. The downsides are that PayPal is not a very customizable solution, and it can have a “start-up†feel. However, this is changing and many mainstream sites are now accepting PayPal as more and more people have PayPal accounts. PayPal is inexpensive both because there are no merchant account of payment gateway fees, but also because PayPal provides a very easy way to integrate their shopping cart into your site, which reduces development time.
There is the option of creating a full e-commerce solution. This involves many different components - a merchant account from a bank, a payment gateway service that allows you to accept payments into your merchant account from your website (this is often bundled with the merchant account), a shopping cart or payment script that integrates with your payment gateway, and certain elements of the server environment like having an SSL certificate and a static IP. Full e-commerce is much more expensive and time-consuming to develop than PayPal, but it can be integrated into your site for a truly seamless payment experience. It can also save you money in the long run if you are doing a high volume of sales.
How Do I Get My Website Listed On Search Engines, Especially Google?
Modern search engines like to find your site naturally, through links to your site from other sites. Google especially relies on your incoming links to determine your popularity and relevance. For more information on submitting your site and how to promote your site through search engines, read our white papers "Promoting Your Website".
Can I Register A Domain Name Through Galaxyvisions?
Yes absolutely! Domain registration is an important service we offer. Take a look at our Domain Registration page where you can search for available names and register them. You don't have to purchase other website design or web hosting services from us to use this service - although we hope that you will want to use us for all your web services.
What If I Do Not Like The Design?
If you do not like the design which we have suggested for you, we will discuss further with a view to ascertaining what type of design you would like to see and then place another "suggested design" in your web area for you to view. We would not like to think that you are not happy with the final website design. Our aim is to design for you a website specific to your requirements which you are completely happy with.
Why Should I Choose Gallaxyvisions For My Web Development Company?
We are an established hosting and web development company delivering web design and internet development services of any complexity to clients throughout the United States. Being in IT business for over 7 years now we have all round web development expertise. . Our clients are companies of all sizes ranging from small businesses to large enterprises who realise that they need a professional internet solution. Read more about our web development services.
What Is The Difference Between A Static And A Dynamic Web Site?
A static site is one that is written in HTML only. Each page is a separate document and there is no database that it draws on. What this means functionally is that the only way to edit the site is to go into each page and edit the HTML - so you'd either have to do it yourself using a webpage editor like FrontPage or pay us to go in and edit the site each time you wanted something changed.
A dynamic site is written using more complex code and can do a lot more. For instance, We can make an area where you can log in and change various parts of the site, such as adding information or products. This is because each page is constructed based on the information in a database, and the information in that database can be changed via another interface.
Dynamic sites can reduce ongoing maintenance costs if you don't want to change things yourself with a webpage editor or with the HTML. They usually cost more to develop, as they require more complex coding and a content management utility needs to be developed to help you manage your website information.
Another benefit of dynamic sites is that they allow you to change only the content of the site and not the design, so you will not be able to accidentally break the visual style of the site. They have other benefits when sites start to get very large, as they make data management much more efficient and your site more expandable.
Many clients do a combination, having some dynamic areas such as a product catalog where they have to change information or pictures regularly, and leave other pages such as contact information as static pages.
When Can I Update My Website Content?
If the website we have designed for you includes a Content Management System then you can access your administration areas from anywhere as long as you have an internet connection and make updates instantly as frequently as you wish. If your website is a smaller website and was designed without using this type of system and you don't have any html skills, then we can update the website for you.
Can I Have An E-commerce System For My Website?
Yes you can. We have Secure Servers (SSL) which use the latest encryption methods to ensure that your customers can buy from you website knowing that the information they enter is secure and safe. if you wish your customers' payments to be "cleared on line" we can interface to organisations like PayPal, Authorize.NET, LinkPoint or whichever third party you wish to use. Read more about ecommerce website design services.
How Can I Accept Credit Cards On My Website?
There are various methods availably to you. We would need to talk to you to established you requirements and the best method for your company. There are essentially two main methods of accepting credit cards. The first method is where you use your own pdq. card machine and process the card payment yourself and the second method uses an online clearance company. Once you are sure which method you wish to use, we can design your website accordingly.
How Many Pages Can I Have On My Web Site?
As many as you like. From a search engines point a view - The more the better!
I Already Have A Website And I Need It Updating, Can You Help Me?
Yes, we would be happy to look at you existing website and give you a quote for updating it.
Do You Redesign Existing Websites?
Yes we do. We can redesign, retaining your company corporate style or we can redesign to give you a complete new image. Is your website up to date - let us provide you a Free of Charge Website Evaluation - we can redesign your website to take advantage of the latest web technologies.
Who Owns The Website Once The Website Design Is Completed?
The website belongs to you - we send you a copy of the website on cd. This copy is for your retention and should you wish to use another web design or web hosting company - you are completely at liberty to take this copy to them for them to use.
Will I Find My Website On The Search Engines?
Yes we always design websites to be search engine friendly.
