Web Design FAQ.

How much do you charge for a new website?
A number of factors affect how much we charge for a particular website. These typically include the total number of pages, the level of design work involved and whether there are any special functionality requirements.

On average how long do you take to design a new website?
This again depends on the size of the site and the requirements. On average we can complete your website from commissioning to completion in 3 weeks. If you have a particularly urgent need for a website, please contact us and we can see what we can do.

How many pages can I have on my website?
You can have as many pages as you like. It might become slightly more expensive to host the site if it becomes very large, but there is no limit to the size of a website.

Can I add pages after the website has been completed?
Yes, you can add as many pages as you like, although we charge a small fee for these additions.

I am concerned about all the content that I have to write for my website, can you help?
Yes we can! We can refer you to a number of copywriters who can write text on your behalf once they have a reasonable brief.

I would like some animation on my website. Can you do this?
Yes we can. We use a program called Flash.

Will I own my website once you have designed it?
Yes, you will own your website 100% once we have completed designing it for you.

I already have a website and only need to make updates/changes to my existing website. Do you offer this service?
Yes we do. We charge an hourly rate for website updates/changes and can normally determine the size of the job after a quick review of your website.

I want my website to be listed at the top of the search engine results for a particular search. How do I make this happen?
The process of trying to get your website to the top of the search engine for a particular search is a very lengthy process and depends on a number of factors. These could include the search or “keywords” you are targeting. Some keywords are more competitive that others. That said, it is very difficult to guarantee results, although there are a number of things that one could do to improve matters. Please refer to our Search Engine Optimization or SEO section on our blog.

Can you ensure that my site will be at the top of the search results at any point?
Be cautious about promises of results that would put you at the top of the search engine results. There are systems such as Google Adwords which can put you at the top of the search results for a Pay per Click fee.

What is Pay per Click advertising?
One of the better known pay per click systems is Google Adwords. It is a system that runs advertisements which you only pay for when someone clicks on them. For more information please visit: www.google.com/adwords.

How can I monitor the number of visitors to my website?
We recommend using a very powerful tool called Google Analytics for monitoring your website traffic. It’s free at the time of writing.

How does the payment process work for a new website?
We require a 50% deposit upfront with the balance payable on completion.

What is a domain name?
This is the unique domain name address that you choose for you business. For example our domain is: www.webdesignbytanya.co.za. You will need to select a domain name before we can publish your website. To determine whether a domain name is available go to: http://co.za for all South African domain names. Alternatively you can register a .com domain name through one of the following companies: www.godaddy.com or www.ns.com

Who will host my website and is the cost included?
Hosting is handled by one of partner companies although we are comfortable to work with any hosting company of your choice.