Frequently Asked Questions.

Here are some of the more commonly asked questions, as well as some answers. I hope you find them useful. If there's anything not answered on this page, please get in touch through the contact form

How much does a website usually cost?

The answer to that can depend on a range of factors. It all depends on your own specific requirements. Here's a few examples though...

  • A small website to promote your services - 2-3 pages, with some images and text » £175
  • A slightly larger business site, with a couple more pages » £275
  • A similar sized site, but with the ability to update all the content yourself? » £425
  • Something with e-commerce functionality? » £875

Note: These prices are estimates

What do I need to do to set up my website?

There's very little you need to do to prepare for your website. The basic requirement is usually just a website hosting provider who will provide a 'home' for your website on the internet. There are many of these available, but I usually recommend Clook.net, who provide a good service.

How long will this take?

Again, that's a question to which the answer is dependant on a great many things.

For simple sites, with a handful of pages, we'll most likely be able to start straight away, and develop on-the-fly, as it were, and see development progress from the ground up.

For the more complex builds, though, it'll be necessary to put together a project specifications document to determine exactly how long the site will take. Some sites can take many months to get to a fully working state, but that time is spent ensuring that every feature is fit for purpose, and that every attribute of the site is as well rounded as can be

A rule of thumb though - for any good website, you should probably spend as long thinking about it and planning it as you are going to build it, so I can generally give you an idea of timescale once you come to me with your site outline

How do I know what site is right for me?

Well, that's why I'm here. I'll take on the job of deciding exactly what sort of layout, colour scheme - even logo - will suit your business or personal requirements.

Because I don't work from templates, I build sites from the ground up and therefore put plenty of consideration into the why's and who's and what's of web design.

Namely - 'Why are people going to be visiting this site?', 'Who are these people going to be?' and 'What do they expect to see on this website?'. From there I can build up a site which will maximise visitor throughput and increase efficiency.

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