Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find a good website designer?

Here is an objective article about picking a good web designer.

Do I need to hire a "local" web site designer?

Sure, if you feel more comfortable dealing with someone face-to-face. But by using the Internet, email and the telephone, it's easier than ever to collaberate over longer distances. In the end, the important thing to remember is your website designer has to understand your wants and needs, which can be accomplished either way.

How long does it take to have a web site designed?

Normally 2-3 weeks for smaller sites. This is another question that's hard to answer until we know what your wants and needs are. This site took us 3 weeks to complete from start to finish.

How much does a web site cost?

The short answer: usually, somewhere in between 300 and 1000 dollars. The long answer: We can't really give you a specific price until we know all of your ideas and goals. The biggest factor here is labor - if want a site with 10 pages or 100 pages, it's going make a difference.

Is there a monthly cost?

Usually you pay a monthly hosting fee to have your website online. We charge very low prices for hosting, starting at less than 5 dollars per month.

What is web hosting?

Web hosting is an internet service where you pay a fee to have your files on a computer that can be accessed by internet users.

What is a URL?

URL is short for "universal resource locator". This is the address typed in to view your web page on the Internet. For example, our URL is http://www.2monkeystyping.com

What is a domain name?

A name that identifies a computer or computers on the Internet. Our domain, for instance, is 2monkeystyping.com. They are inexpensive and easy to buy. We use Godaddy.com.

What domain name should I choose?

Something relevant, clear and short is usually your best bet. There are a lot of factors to buying the right domain name, which we'd be happy to help you with.

I have a website, and I'm hosted with another company. Can I switch to yours?

Sure! Most sites are easy and fast to transfer. Here is a more detailed explanation. We will of course help you with the process.

Can I choose you to design my site and use my own web hosting?

Sure! You can use any web host you like. Once your website has been completed you will have to provide us with your web hosting ftp login username and password so that we can upload your website for you.

What is site maintenance?

Any time you request your website to be altered in any way, it's referred to as maintenance. When you purchase a website package from us, we will have an agreed-upon and clear maintenance plan, if any at all.

Do you offer any type of discounts?

Yes, we offer discounts for schools and non profit organizations.

Will my website be "search engine friendly"?

Yes. We design sites around the content and we carefully choose wording to take advantage of the most relevant and best performing keywords. Your site will be in google in a few days after the site being launched. After your website is complete we can continue to market it get you better google results.

Why can't I find my current web site in the search engines?

Hundreds of books have been written about this simple question. The short answer is: Your site's placement in the search engine listings is heavily impacted by your site's content, how many sites link to yours (backlinks), marketing and directories you've submitted the site to. If you want to run a successful site, you'll want to learn as much about SEO as you can. Here is further reading.

Web Site Content - What Do I Put On My Site?

That would depend on the goals of your web site. If you run a business you would include as much information about your products or services that your customers would need to purchase from you. If want a site that focuses on your hobby, then you'd want pictures and information relating to that hobby.

How do I update my website once it's done?

That's entirely up to you. If you want full access to your site, we'll set you up with a CMS and show you how to update your site. Alternatively, we also offer plans in which we do the updating for you.

What a CMS?

CMS is short for Content Management System. Sites that operate on a CMS are considered "dynamic", because it's powered by a database that users can add and alter data with ease through a simple inferface. We like using Wordpress for our CMS systems.

Will all my visitors see my site the same?

No. Different broswers (internet explorer, firefox, safari, etc) can render the webpages differently. Also, users can have different resolutions, colors and setups which can also alter your websites apperance. We design sites with that in mind and preview them in several browser types and resolution settings before publishing.

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, fill out the contact form and we'll be in touch.