Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns they copyright for my web site - the web designer or me, the company owner?
Legally, I think this question can get pretty complicated. However, it is my personal believe that I design a site FOR my client ON BEHALF of my client. My thinking is that once you have paid for the design, then that is yours to keep or change as you see fit. Ethically, however, I think it is only fair to give credit to the design firm somewhere on the site, and not to reuse or resell the development code. But I don't consider myself as having any rights to my clients overall design or site content.
How much does it cost to get a new web site developed?
Honestly, the cost can vary greatly. It depends on the type and size of site you wish to implement, as well as the complexity of the functionality you require and, frankly, the company you choose to hire. For Digital Rose to design and develop a simple brochure-type HTML site, pricing could start as low as $500 for a 5 page web site. Prices go up for larger sites, those that require flash or dynamic content, and an e-commerce enabled site would be more expensive still, due to the extra time and testing required. Please contact us for a free consultation on your project, to get a better idea of potential costs for your particular site.
What if I live in a different city than you?
No problem! The majority of the design, development and revision processes is handled over the Internet anyway, so being able to physically meet is not a critical component to the project. We can talk via the telephone, or "face-to-face" via Skype if you prefer. I also stay in close contact with my clients via email, and all design mockups and development reviews are conducted at your leisure, via your computer and web browser. I have worked with clients located just a few kilometers away and some in another province. I have also worked with a client over 4300 km (2700 miles) away in Portland, Maine, as well as two different clients in the beautiful state of Hawaii, and I am confident that the level of service has been the same for all my clients, near or far.
Do you design logos, too?
Logo design is not my forté, but should you need a new or revised logo, I would be happy to direct you to some very talented graphic designers that I have worked with in the past. Small budget? No problem - we have a solution for that as well.
What if I want a content management system (CMS)?
We can help with that too. CMS offers excellent flexibility for individuals or companies who want an easy way to maintain their own web site. For the most part, we work with Joomla as it provides a well rounded, stable and cost effective solution - but would be happy to answer any questions you have about CMS and how it could benefit you.
For one example of a Joomla site, visit Vince Waldon - this was a web site that we set up and configured using an existing template, then turned turned the site over to our client to add and maintain his own content.
How can I improve my search engine ranking?
Your content, keyword or keyphrase selections, keyword density (how often your keywords are repeated throughout your copy), title tags, incoming links and frequency of content updates all contribute to your search engine ranking. We have prepared a document called Six Tips to Improve Your Search Engine Ranking to give you some ideas to consider implementing on your site in order to improve your ranking.
Do you have references?
Yes! Please contact me for references from previous clients or check out our testimonials page for some kind words from our clients. One of the main focuses of Digital Rose is the service and support I provide to all my clients. I take great pride in my work and am proud to report that the majority of my current clients came to me via references from previous employers or clients.
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