Welcome to the Web Design FAQ Section. If you dont find the answer you are looking for then why not drop us a email or give us a call and we will be happy to provide assistance.

How much does it cost to have a website built ?

In the world of Web Design the price of having a website built can depend on a wide range of factors such as :

• The amount of media you wish to publish ( text / photos / audio / video )
• The level of design ( Do you have a lot of photography that requires editing )
• The amount of programming or functionality that is required.

There are many reasons why your quotes will differentiate from each designer as there is no fixed fee or restrictions on how much a web designer can charge so it is very important that you :

• Have a project / layout of your exact requirements this includes content type , functionality and graphics etc...
• Have a budget but remember that just because you have £700.00 doesn't mean it will cost you £700.00
• Don't be forced into a hosting contract just because your site is built on a particular hosting account.
• Always pay a deposit and not the full value as you might not be happy with the current work and still be charged.
• Research Google and your competitors website's to see how to make the best of your website.
• Avoid low cost website solutions. The industry is full of cowboys just like most other sectors.
• Check the designers portfolio and ability to design and code is always essential.

For useful more information about pricing and website's please visit Scratchmedias Articles and Solutions.

I Already have a website but it doesn't meet my requirements ?

The internet has millions of web pages that have been built using traditional methods which for a web designer is like walking through a online time machine as what we see as a designers is different what your customers see. An average designer would be looking at layouts , font types , accessibility , colours and with a couple of clicks we can see how your site was built and how much you really should of paid.

The most bizarre thing is that it doesn't matter if your site is the best designed site in the world as if it doesn't appear in SERP's then what was the point of having a website ? okay people might have a business card or seen your address in the local paper but usually people would rely on our default search engine which is usually Google or Yahoo.

So lets take a minute and think why your current website might need a change ?

• The content is not fresh and the colours don't represent your company branding.
• Your site is full of dead links and images that fail to load or take ages to view.
• There is no functionality such as contact form or location map.
• The services and products pages haven't been updated in a long time.
• You have no idea on how many hits your getting or which customers have been on your site ?

If any of these questions sound familiar then why not request a website health check by completing the online quote form its quick and free. A great online tool is the W3 HTML Validate which will check if your site is compliant and meets today's strict developing guidelines.

Do I need Hosting and how much should I expect to pay ?

A good hosting company such as fasthosts is about £3 per month for a basic website hosting account. If your website uses CMS then your hosting might be a little extra as you will usually require at least one database and PHP / ASP enabled. Hosting your own website is the best solution as you have full control over any future decisions if you ever need to change or move your website to another hosting account.

You dont need to be a Linux expert to manage a web hosting account. Most hosting accounts use pre-built online software to help you monitor your website such as statistics and email , domain information.

Whats is the Sinero Web Design Process ?

Our process is simple and we stick to what we do best without providing you with something we cannot deliver. For all new projects we will require your input to ensure that you are happy with the design and functionality of your new site. Our method of charging is by project cost which has been approved by yourself. In any circumstance we cannot meet your budget we will let you know before we continue with your build. A few things we need are :

• A deposit of the total project cost ( payable with credit card or cheque ) online or through post.
• A development overview , content and required functionality.
• A domain name and hosting account ( if you dont have we can provide both ) either temporary or permanent.
• A valid email address , phone number and a contact name.

We will aim to complete your development on time and we will input 100% effort on all projects irrelevant of the size of your business. Please give us a call on 01204 235928 to discuss further or contact us online.

We hope to hear from you soon.