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Frequently Asked Questions about web site design
- How might a web site help my business?
- What technologies and services are available?
- Why have Framework Media build my site?
- What costs should I expect to incur?
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How might a web site help my business?
In most cases, a web site has become a requirement for doing business. It is one of the most effective methods of delivering detailed information to customers, suppliers, and employees, at a very low cost when compared to printing and traditional mailings. Web site content can be instantly updated to quickly deliver time-dependent information.
In addition to delivering information, users of search engines and links from other web sites can generate sales leads from beyond your local geography and current market. Adding database-driven web applications running on your web site can help automate and optimize your business processes. Marketing, sales, customer support, training, and finance will all benefit from a comprehensive web site.
What technologies and services are available?
As new technologies are introduced, we evaluate and identify those that can be used as an effective solution to your business need. Discussion forums, content management, and product catalogs are all ways to build depth and detailed information into your web site. E-commerce, password-protected areas, and electronic document delivery can accelerate your business transactions and information flow. Audio and video content and Flash animations attract and retain visitors as they learn about your offerings.
Our design services are comprehensive enough to offer all of these advanced features (and more) while keeping them affordable and customizable to your specific business needs.
Why have Framework Media build my site?
We build custom web sites for small businesses. Instead of trying to cram your business into a premade web site template, we build your web site from scratch, starting with a thorough review of your business.
Many different disciplines are brought together to create an effective web site. From graphic design to digital photography to server-side programming, animation to search engine optimization, each piece of the site is put together to create the desired end user experience.
In addition to site design and development, we also offer comprehensive hosting and maintenance services, ensuring that your site is always running and up to date with the latest content.
What costs should I expect to incur?
Site design costs can range from $500 for a simple site up to $10,000 for a very complex, database-driven site with all of the bells and whistles. A good rule of thumb would be between $100 and $250 per page. We can deliver excellent results for just about any budget. Through our use of modular design and incremental development, your web site can be built up over time, adding new features and content as your business requires.
Beyond the initial design costs, there are web hosting and site maintenance costs. Our hosting package includes all web server hosting and data transfer, email with virus and spam filtering, site traffic reporting, and an hour of site updates and enhancement work, all for only $99 per month. This package ensures your site is always up to date without worrying about additional fees.