Web Design FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Question: How long does it take to develop a web site?

Answer: It will depend on the scope of your web site. But generally it takes anywhere from 3 weeks to 3 months to design and develop a web site. Most individual and small business web sites take 3 to 4 weeks, medium business web sites take 5 weeks to 3 months, and larger web sites can take 3 months or more.

Question: How much does a Web Site Cost?

Answer: This will vary based on the functionality of the web site, and there can be a broad price range depending on what is needed. Generally individual or small business web sites run $500 to $2000, medium business web sites run $1000 to $5000, and large business sites can run from $5000 on up.

Question: What do I need to provide if Softhardt does my Web Site?

Answer: This will vary based on what is being implemented in your web site. We will first need to know the domain name for your web site. Generally speaking we will need any marketing materials that you have used to market your business. Any images that you want to incorporate into your web site. All descriptive text that your site will need (we can do your copy writing if you would like). If there are going to be any forms on your web site that capture information from your viewers we will need to know what information you would like us to capture.

Question: What is Search Engine Optimization?

Answer: Search engine optimization is the process of choosing targeted keyword phrases related to a site, and ensuring that the site places well when those keyword phrases are part of a Web search.

Question: When should I optimize my web site?

Answer: If we are designing your web site we recommend that it be part of the design process from the beginning. This will only drive additional web site traffic that you wouldn't get if the web site wasn't optimized. [↑]

Question: Can you optimize my web site for the search engines if I am already online?

Answer: Yes we can. Please check out our different search engine optimization plans

Question: What is Web Hosting?

Answer: When you have a web site the files that belong to your web site need to reside on a computer running web server software. When we host your web site that means that we keep your files on our dedicated servers. We maintain the files and run backups on all of your files. Follow this link to view oue web hosting plans.

Question: Do you also provide email services?

Answer: Yes we do.

Question: What is a Domain Name and can I get it from you?

Answer: A domain name is your address on the web. It looks like www.yourname.com. If you don't already have a domain name we can get it for you. The cost is $35 per year.

Question: Does Softhardt do custom database work?

Answer: Yes we do.

Question: Does Softhardt do custom programming, coding?

Answer: Yes we do. Depending on the project.

Question: Can Softhardt create a custom Flash web site?

Answer: We can create a flash based web site.

Question: Can Softhardt create a social pages?

Answer: yes we do.

Question: Can Softhardt create a interactive digital Flip Book pages?

Answer: yes we do.

Question: What is a interactive digital flip book and how should we use it?

Answer: Interactive digital flip book are custom programmed files that can be viewed on the web, on a personal computer, and off of CD or DVD Rom's. Their best application are as interactive marketing pieces. We can custom create a interactive digital flip book that has links to your web site and burn it onto a CD or DVD Rom. You could then distribute the disks as marketing pieces to your customer base. A shopping site could have their entire listing of products on this iinteractive digital flip book with individual links to each product in their mix, Wow what a great selling tool!