Do I need a web developer or a web designer? How
do I go about picking the right one for me?
If you would take your new car to a barber for a tune, then NO you do not need a web designer. If you want to represent your business in a professional manner with proper links, search engine submission and a smooth look, then YES, you could use the services of a web designer. With the advent of free web design tools online and free hosting a lot of people decide to do their own web sites, and unfortunately the internet is filled with these eye sores. Bring your business to a profession la and get professional results.
How much does a web site cost?
There are quite a few factors that are going to affect the ultimate cost of your web site. These factors include how many pages you are going to have, if you will sell products on your web site, the graphic work involved, and how interactive your future web site will be with flash presentations, music, movies and rollovers. You will also need web hosting and domain name registration.
Do I need to hire a "local" web site designer?
We create web sites for clients who are local as well as out of the town and country. By using the Internet, email and the telephone, it is possible to communicate effectively with clients in any location.
How long does it take to have a web site designed?
The time frame is determined by the size of your web site, the complexity of your site design, and our current client design schedule.
What is a URL?
It stands for "universal resource locator". This is the address typed in to view your web page on the Internet. For example, you would type in http://www.hitsmedia.ca to accessed our home page.
What is a domain name?
A domain name is a specific web site address that you choose and register with Network Solutions(the official registrar of domain names ending in .com, .edu, and .gov). Our domain name is "hitsmedia.ca".
I am currently hosted with AnotherFirm.com and would like to switch over to Hits Media Web Design. How do I do this?
Just call or send an email and we will take care of everything. We will transfer your domain name along with all of your existing web sites content.
Can I choose you to design my site but choose another web host?
Yes.
What is web hosting?
Web hosting is a monthly fee that you pay to have your site accessible on the Internet. We can provide hosting for our clients.
What is site maintenance?
Maintenance is a fee paid monthly to keep your site updated with new content that you provide. Most good web sites have new content updated regularly. Fresh content is what will keep your visitors coming back.
Why can't I find my web site in the search engines?
Once your site has been submitted to the top Search Engines they may require several weeks, or even months to actually spider and list your web site in their directory. How fast your site is listed depends on each individual Search Engines database update schedule. Watch your server traffic logs for visiting spiders. We suggest you use Inktomi's Guaranteed Search Engine Submit. Your site can be listed on AOL, MSN, Overture in a couple of days.
What size screen resolution do you design your web sites for?
Most sites are designed for 1024x786 computer screens.
I've made my decision - I want you to design my web site. Now what do I do?
If you have decided you want a web site or have any questions, call 905.448.9691 or email me at terry@hitsmedia.ca