Here are some questions and answers about web
design that may be
helpful when you are considering a website for your
small business, and if you have any other questions please
don't hesitate to contact us.
We are based in Wellington, but have customers all
over NZ and worldwide - it really doesn't matter
where you are.
Q: What is involved in the web design process?
We follow an easy 5-step web design process:
Establish your website needs
Agree on a web design & domain name
Develop your test site using the chosen web design
Review and update your content
Go live!
Q: How many pages do I need on my website?
The number of pages and content you include depends on the type of
website you
need. For example, you may only require a brochure style
website -
say, 3 pages to advertise who you are and
where you are based. On the other hand, a company selling
multiple services may require many pages to describe each
service.
Whatever your needs, remember that we provide a FREE initial
planning session, and will work with you to produce a
page plan for your site. We can also provide you with tips
and tricks for writing the content, helping to ensure that you
include those valuable keywords throughout your website.
Q: How long will it take to design and build my website?
This will depend on the number of pages and level of
complexity of the site, but an average 6-8 page static site can
be completed within 3-4 weeks (provided you have all the
information to hand & graphics ready to go).
Q: How much will my website cost?
The price for a small business website depends on the number
of pages and complexity of design. As an example, for a
simple static 5 page design with one email address link the cost
would be $550 plus the one-off template cost (between $100 and $140).
Generally these sites would be need to be updated by Love2Web.
Content managed Joomla sites (that you can update yourself)
start at $850 for a 5 page site plus $140-160 one off cost for
static page design. If you required Flash in the design
(e.g. slideshows or moving pictures) the cost may increase.
In
addition to this you would incur ongoing charges for web hosting and
domain registration (about $80 per year for a static site or
$150 per year for CMS sites).
This is very price competitive for these services - and the
customer service is excellent.
Please refer to the
Pricing Guide for more
details on site development costs and the Services
page for a full range of services available from Love2Web.
Q: Can you guarantee that my site will be at the top of
the Google searches?
No-one can guarantee your site to be top of the list - but
Love2Web does ensure that the content of your site is
keyword-rich which is one of the main factors considered by the
search engines. We also ensure that good metatags are
included as these are used by Google to create search results.
All sites developed by Love2Web have very
good rankings in Google - most appearing on the first three
pages when searches are done on the keywords for the related
business. It is worth noting also that search engine
"rules" change regularly and we will always try to ensure that
your site is search engine-friendly by keeping abreast of the
latest updates.
If high search rankings are paramount to
your site, you may decide to use the services of a Search Engine Optimisation company (SEO).
We can recommend some options for you if this is of interest. You can also consider buying Google adwords to get your site
into the Sponsored Links on search results.
Q: What is web hosting?
Web hosting is a fee that you pay to have your site
accessible on the Internet. It is paid directly to the web
hosting company, but Love2Web can help you set up your web
hosting (and domain registration).
Q: What template designs do you use?
We have two main template designers for static HTML and
Joomla sites who we highly recommend.
Their templates are affordable, and they offer great creative
style. Check these out:
We can also create your design from scratch if that is your
preference.
For Joomla CMS sites, we can create the template design for you
using a web design package that matches colours exactly to your
logo/branding or we can purchase a template from the above
companies on your behalf. For more about Joomla designs,
please contact us.
Q: What is a domain name?
A domain name is a specific web site address that you choose
and register each year. Our domain name is "www.love2web.co.nz".
Q:
Can I include a video on my site?
Absolutely! A great (and inexpensive) way to include
video, is to load up your movie to YouTube, and then
embed the link in your site. Another advantage of using
these sites is that the movie is stored on their server, so it
doesn't take up space on your site.
Enjoy the beautiful NZ scenery in the movie below: