Website Design FAQ's
Getting a new website or rebuilding an old website can sometimes be a daunting task. Throughout our many years of website design experience, we've been asked many different types of questions. We have formulated this section to answer your most frequently asked questions about website design.
Common Web Design Questions
We're here to help you with all of your website design questions. If you have a question not answered here on our website, then please feel free to contact us.
- How much will my website cost?
- How long will it take to design my website?
- Do you provide web hosting?
- Can you help me pick a domain name?
- Can I sell products on my website?
- Can't I just buy a pre-built template?
- What is a static website?
- What is a dynamic website?
- What is a hybrid website?
How much will my website cost?
We have created several website design packages to fit the most common needs of our customers. If you don't see the website design package you want, just fill out our FREE quote request form and one of our friendly sales representatives will assist you.
How long will it take to design my website?
Every website is different, so we will provide you with an approximate timeframe and an estimated completion date. Some small websites can be completed in as little as one day, while others can take months to fully realize.
Yes. We have several web hosting options that we can choose from to best host your website. Your web designer will help you choose the best option.
Can you help me pick a domain name?
We sure can! If you don't already have a domain name, Apheus can help select a top-level domain name for your website that is appropriate for your business.
Can I sell products on my website?
Absolutely! We are experts at designing ecommerce websites and have worked on numerous platforms. We can help you choose the best option for your business model or we can work with your existing platform.
Can't I just buy a pre-built template?
Sure, you can buy a pre-built template, but you're really missing out on everything that a professional web designer can offer. Most people that purchase a pre-designed template usually become so frustrated that they end up asking for our help in end. Save yourself the time, money, and hair-pulling by calling Apheus at 1-800-946-3079.
A static website is one that consists entirely of HTML pages that are generated by a backend program. Basically, each webpage is a separate document that resides on a server and is accessed when requested by a visitor. Static websites are the most basic forms of website design.
A dynamic website is one that consists of webpages formed by accessing a database through backend software. Dynamic websites are very popular and are commonly used in ecommerce environments.
A hybrid website includes both static and dynamic elements to create a single uniform design while taking advantage of strengths of both form. They can include static HTML pages and multiple dynamic elements to produce a complete web experience for the end user.
Hiring a Professional Web Designer
Choosing a web designer can sometimes be a daunting task. Apheus has put together several frequently asked questions about hiring a web designer that every potential client should ask before buying.
- Why should I hire a professional web designer?
- How long have you been designing websites?
- Does your web designer have a portfolio?
- Does your web designer have a website?
- Does your web designer have a bad reputation?
- Do you create nice-looking websites?
- Are your websites search engine friendly?
Why should I hire a professional web designer?
Everyone holds a different set of skills and talents. If you needed medical attention, wouldn't you see a doctor for your problem? The same holds true for web designers. If you want your website to look, feel, and function like a real website, then you need to hire a professional web designer.
How long have you been designing websites?
Long term experience is usually a good indication that a web designer is good at what he or she does. Bob Barcus, the founder and Director of Operations here at Apheus has been designing websites since 1997 and has worked with numerous companies to develop their web presence over the years.
Does your web designer have a portfolio?
Every web designer should have a portfolio of different projects that they have worked on. Our portfolio contains a small selection of projects that we have worked on in recent years. In addition to designing websites, we've also done logo creation, magazine and newspaper advertising, business card designs, postcards and more!
Does your web designer have a website?
This may seem like a silly question, but oddly enough some web designers do not have a website. This is usually a good indicator that you should steer clear of them and choose someone else. You should never judge a book by its cover, but in this case you should at least give some thought as to why they don't have their own website.
Does your web designer have a bad reputation?
Some bad web designers will develop a naturally bad reputation for themselves. Ask your friends, family, or colleagues about the reputation that a particular designer may or may not have. If they have a reputation for not delivering projects on time or if they are difficult to communicate with, you may want to keep shopping.
Do you create nice-looking websites?
Website design can be described as an art form. Just like art, it comes in many shades of color with varying degrees of texture. But everyone has different "tastes" when it comes to art. A website should have a unique look and feel while projecting a vibrant (but not overly powerful) image for your business or organization. Adding constantly flashing graphics or using bad color combinations can be a disaster for your website. A good web designer can spot problems before they happen and isn't afraid to make suggestions to help you during the development process.
Are your websites search engine friendly?
A good web designer will create your website so that it is search engine friendly. If your designer refuses to use META tags or insists on creating websites entirely constructed using Flash animation, you would be better off finding another designer. Every website designed by Apheus is designed with search engines in mind. We design our websites to be easily optimized by an SEO expert.
Search Engine Optimization
Apheus answers your frequently asked questions about search engine optimization (SEO). Apheus offers several SEO options that will help fit into any website budget. Marketing your website through search engines is one of the most economical ways of expanding your business online.
- What is SEO?
- Should I hire an SEO expert for my website?
- Is SEO a one-time only deal?
- How much does SEO cost?
- How do you judge the success of SEO?
- Do you guarantee search engine rankings?
- Should I pay for inclusion in a search engine?
SEO is Search Engine Optimization. This is the process by which your website can be developed for optimal exposure in the search engines, which generates more relevant search results, and ultimately leads to more visitors to your website. Hopefully, with proper SEO, this means that you'll see an increase in sales or sales leads via your website.
Should I hire an SEO expert for my website?
Absolutely! An SEO expert can potentially increase your website's exposure on the internet, improve search engine rankings, and help build sales through the untapped resources in your website. Our SEO experts have spent countless hours learning how to efficiently maximize your website's potential by understanding and utilizing the power of search engines.
No. Search engine optimization is an on-going process of collecting data, performing optimization tasks, analyzing the results, and making appropriate adjustments. SEO is a garden that needs tending. The goal of SEO is to have a website that performs at its best. SEO doesn't have to be done on a daily basis, but Apheus can help determine the best scenario to get you the best possible results.
Just like a website design project, every SEO project requires us to provide a quote to properly price the full scope of the project. But we can say that our prices are very affordable and well below the industry averages. Just fill out our FREE quote request form and one of our friendly sales representatives will be happy to assist you.
How do you judge the success of SEO?
We look at several factors when determining the success of an SEO project. While this subject is up for constant debate in the SEO community, we believe that placement in the first 10 results of a specific keyword phrase is considered a "win."
Do you guarantee search engine rankings?
No. We do not guarantee search engine rankings. No company can guarantee search engine rankings and you should be wary of anyone who says that they can guarantee you top rankings in Google or other search engines. The position your website ranks for certain keywords is totally at the discretion of the search engine companies themselves.
Should I pay for inclusion in a search engine?
No. The major search engines do not charge to get your website listed on their search engine and you should never pay just to have your website submitted. However, it does take time for the search engines to locate, index, and determine your website's importance on the internet. Here at Apheus, we perform all of the necessary tasks to get your website listed on the major search engines as part of the SEO process.