Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Why should a business have a Website?
    2. Every business benefits from having a website. It is a cost effective marketing platform to promote products and services and connect with the consumer in a worldwide scale. A website can be quickly updated and can hold unlimited amount of information.
  2. What do I need in order to have my own website?
    3. In order to have a website on the Internet, you will need a domain name, web pages that hold your content information and web hosting.
  3. What is a Domain Name?
    4. A domain name is a unique website address which targets your website home page. Almost all domain names begin with www (World Wide Web), but there are many suffixes which vary depending on the type of website, and region. For example a domain with a .ca suffix means it is a Canadian based organization.
  4. Why do I need to register a Domain Name?
    5. Registering a domain name for your business gives you a unique identity on the World Wide Web. It is also the first step to building your website. In order to register a domain a search must be conducted to ensure your preferred address is available and not in use by someone else.
  5. Do you handle the domain registration process? How much does it cost?
    6. Yes, we handle all aspects of the domain registration process. We will help you search and select the best domain for your business. We then register your domain to give you complete title and ownership of it. Depending on the terms of the registration, the domain must be renewed every 1-3 years. The cost of the registration is only US$14.99/year or CDN$19.99/year!
  6. Can I transfer an already existing domain to your servers?
    7. Yes, we transfer your already existing domain to our servers. This can take up to 3-5 days.
  7. What is web hosting?
    8. Web hosting is a service that is provided to individuals and organizations by a web host provider with online systems capable of storing information, images, video, or any content that is accessible via the Web. Web hosting companies provide space on a server they own for use by their clients as well as provide Internet connectivity, typically in a data center. They can also provide data center space and connectivity to the Internet for servers they do not own to be located in their data center. Hosting provides a home for you Website 24/7/365, where it can be maintained, secured, updated and accessed by multiple users simultaneously via the World Wide Web. Simply put, it is the act of renting space on a remote server.
  8. What is a URL?
    9. URL stands for Universal Resource Locator. It is a unique identifier for a web page. No two websites can have the same URL. Some people refer to it as a web address.
  9. What is an IP address?
    10. Every computer on the Internet has a numeric address called IP-Address that is used to identify the location of the computer. An example of an IP address is 216.251.32.100. This kind of addressing system is cumbersome and hard to remember for humans. Having a domain name will eliminate the need to remember an IP address.
  10. What is a DNS?
    11. DNS stands for "Domain Name Server". DNS translates domain names into IP addresses that computers understand which allow the computer to locate a web server.
  11. How much does a website cost & how long does it take to complete?
    12. Our web design services vary in price depending on the size of the website and functionality required. We are happy to provide you with a free website analysis and quotation. This can be done over the phone or in person at your convenience. We offer many business packages that help you maximize your savings allowing us to meet everyone's budget and needs. Expect to pay from $2,500.00 to $4,500.00 for websites that require content development and additional programming such as flash animation, complex forms and custom graphics. Once we take on a project our team works diligently to ensure it is completed as soon as possible and within a reasonable amount of time. It can take from 1-3 weeks to complete a website and about 30 hours of work, sometimes longer for larger websites and e-commerce.
  12. How often can I make changes and updates to my website?
    13. If you host your website with us we offer free maintenance for 6 months. This means 1 change or addition to text or images per day.
  13. What if I already have a Website?
    14. If you already have a website that needs to be re-designed, we can help! Maybe the content has changed and what worked for you some years ago is not working for you today. Let us update the look of your website and ensure it is optimized for search engines.
  14. Should I use a Template or go with a custom design?
    15. This will be your preference. We offer both options but we generally suggest going with a custom solution. We find that templates are great for giving our clients a general idea for the flow of their website. Although it can reduce the amount of time it takes to create a website as the framework and structure are already in place, it can be a challenge to find a template that is exactly what the client needs and some changes have to be made. When this happens we charge on a per hour basis between $95.00 and $125.00 per hour. For more information on templates visit our templates page.

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