Based on your feedback and our experience we have developed a list of Frequently Asked Questions.
Just like the old adage "there is no such thing as a free lunch" the same goes for websites.
FREE websites don't often allow you to have your own unique domain name (you end up with something like www.aol.hometown/yoursite.com) and this makes it difficult for visitors to find you. Not having your own unique domain name also shows that you are not serious about having a website and not willing to pay $35.00 per year for your own name. Having your own unique domain name shows that you are a credible business.
FREE websites usually have to have some type of banner advertisement which annoy visitors and slow down your site. You often don't control the types of advertisements that are advertised on your FREE website. What if your site was for promoting a lung charity and you ended up having cigarette advertisements running across the site or worse the advertisement was for an adult only website?
FREE websites usually don't allow the selling of products from the free website.
Sure you can design your own website. But remember that it takes time to learn how to use a website software and websites require constant maintenance and monitoring. Isn't your time better spent promoting your business and products and doing what you know and do best?
WBCS Web Design understands business, we aren't "techies" but we are proficient at website design. We understand all aspects of a business from the mailroom to the boardroom. We often assist our clients with other areas of their business, not just the website (e.g. we have redesigned and recreated forms for many of our clients).
WBCS Web Design has built several successful sites for many businesses and organizations in many different industries.
WBCS Web Design builds affordable websites, can you afford not to choose WBCS Web Design?
Briefly, the process of getting a website goes somewhat like this:
1. Research, reserve and purchase your domain name.
2. Enlist the services of a web designer or obtain the resources to do it yourself (i.e. design software, graphics software, etc.)
3. Select a hosting company for your site.
4. Have your site designed and developed.
5. Develop and code your meta tags into your website's HTML code (keywords and description).
6. Upload your site to the host server.
7. Promote your site with search engines and directories.
8. Keep your site updated and keep your content fresh.
If
you have already registered your domain name elsewhere, WBCS Web Design and
Hostway will try to assist you in transferring your domain to us. The transfer
process depends on the registrar with whom you registered your domain name.
If you registered your domain name with Network Solutions, you can indicate on
your WBCS Web Design/Hostway order form that you would like WBCS Web Design/Hostway
to request the transfer for you. We will make the request, and Network Solutions
will request confirmation by sending a message to the e-mail address they have
on file for you. Once they receive an e-mail response from you to confirm the
transfer, they will go ahead and transfer the domain name to our network,
usually within 48 hours.
Other registars such as Register.com and Namesecure request that you login to
their systems, using the login and password they assigned you, and transfer the
domain name yourself. Once you login, you will come across a link that allows
you to change your nameserver information.
In that section, please update your nameserver information to the following:
PRIMARY NS......: NS.SITEPROTECT.COM
PRIMARY IP......: 64.26.0.23
SECONDARY NS....: NS2.SITEPROTECT.COM
SECONDARY IP....: 64.26.38.2
Here are some links to domain manager interfaces for some registrars, that allow
you to follow the steps just outlined:
Namesecure:
http://www.namesecure.com/customercare/index_updatecenter.cfm
Register.com:
http://mydomain.register.com
DomainBank:
https://www1.domainbank.net/domainmanager/
Please contact other registrars directly to ask about their domain transfer
procedures. Inform them that you wish to transfer your domain to Hostway, and
provide them with the nameserver information listed above.
While waiting for the new nameserver information to propagate around the
Internet, we recommend maintaining your site at your current host to avoid down
time for your site. During this time, you can use the IP address that we gave
you to mirror your web site on Hostway's servers until the transfer is complete.
Many experts believe that you can't afford not to have a website, especially if your competitors have a website.
The cost of a website can be broken down into recurring and non-recurring. The good news is that the recurring charges are usually a lot less expensive than the non-recurring charges.
The
cost of the design of a a web site depends on the complexity of the site.
A simple web site consisting of only 10 pages with basic page elements will cost
less than a 100 page site needing database integration, electronic commerce, or
other specialized features.
Therefore, a thorough understanding of your requirements is needed in order to
determine the cost of designing your web site. We are very competitive in our
bids, and always strive to deliver the highest quality site for a fair and
reasonable price.
The monthly hosting of your site depends on the type and complexity of your site, most sites can be hosted for as little as $10 per month.
The cost of maintaining and making changes to your site depends on the amount of maintenance required and the frequency of your maintenance needs.
There
are many issues to consider when choosing a web site developer. We've listed the
following set of guidelines to help you make a better decision.
Quality of Web Sites
Contact References
First Impressions are Telling
Fair Prices
Sensible Business Solutions
Experience and Expertise
Responsive and Friendly Service
Getting
started is easy. Simply contact WBCS Web Design and we will arrange a free
consultation. Once we have reviewed your needs, we can come up with an estimate
of how much the site will cost. That's all there is to it- it's free, and there
is absolutely no risk or obligation on your part. Contact
us today, we look forward to hearing from you.
We split most projects, depending upon size, into thirds. 1/3 up front with a signed agreement, 1/3 upon completion of specs, 1/3 upon uploading or completion of project per terms of agreement.
WBCS Web Design has been in business since 1997. We were formally a division of Weekley Business Consulting Solutions (WBCS) but split off effective 2001. We strive to not only meet, but exceed your expectations.
Copyright © 2001-2007 WBCS Web Design. All rights reserved.
Revised: June 28, 2007
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