- How can I assess web designers quickly?
- Look in Ananzi and use keywords such as 'web design' and perhaps a geographic location. Look at the designer's site. If that is not appealing and is slow and/or confusing, chances are that his sites will be too. Go to his clients page and see some of his sites.
- Is the quotation for a complete site or on a 'per page' basis?
- Consider your web site similar to a TV commercial. You should have the appropriate number of ‘scenes’ to convey your message. It’s virtually impossible to develop an effective site in 4 pages or less, and if you have a range of products and services to offer, you may need up to 20 pages.
- Is there a limit on the number of scanned images I can include on my site?
- Will you be charged on a per-scan basis? The total price should include the amount of images required to make your site effective. It need not be based on a limited number of scans and extra charges for additional images.
- How long will it take?
- With a positive working relationship, and prompt response from you, your site should be on-line within 7 working days, including the time to register your web site name. We will post your site to a temporary location where you can view it at your leisure. For an extra charge, we can get sites up within 48 hours.
- What is the total cost?
- There are a number of costs often not discussed prior to commencement of the web site development, particularly monthly fees and the costs of updating your site.
- Will my web site be promoted?
- If search engines cannot find you, neither can your customers. Ask how your site will be promoted. There is a lot more to promotion than registering with search engines.
- What monthly fees are payable?
- This one needs little explanation. Make sure you know exactly what is included in the monthly fee if there is one.
- How will my web site be updated? Will I be charged a fixed price for updates?
- Ask your developer how much it will cost to update your site regularly. Like developing your site, don’t accept an answer like,“How long is a piece of string”. They should provide a set price for updating the key areas of your site. Website Designers Durban provides free minor updates for one year.
- What are the designers' skills and experience in Information Architecture?
- Information Architecture means that the information on your site is understood quickly and clearly. If they don’t have this expertise, it’s difficult for them to advise what is good and what doesn’t communicate.
- Will my site be constructed so it can be updated easily?
- There is a wide range of methods used to create web sites. Some involve extra hours to re-programme. Other are constructed for easy change. Seek a clear understanding from your developer that you want a low cost, fast change structure.
- Will my site be backed up and files made secure?
- You’ll want to make sure that once you’ve invested in the site development, that all is not lost because of some misfortune. Make sure that there is a backup copy of your site that is not stored on the Internet, and that the developer provides adequate security for your files.
- Will I have access to site measurement figures?
- So you can track how many people are visiting your site, and what they are interested in, you’ll want access to site measurement figures. This facility can easily be set up at the same time as your web site.
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Ph/Fax.: 031 465 7781
Cell: 082 488 8493
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