Questions and Answers
What to ask your website
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How important is a website for increasing my business overall? |
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The media and marketing experts say that by the year 2011, 75-80% of advertising will be on or through the Internet.
Even without the experts expectations we are very aware of the growing trend in the consumer based search for information. Clients are using the Internet as a tool for locating business with a physical address as well as an online presence.
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What should I anticipate spending on a website design? I am using it as an online advertising tool. |
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A brochure site that reflects your existing marketing collateral is very important in assisting with the branding of your business.
A basic 5-6 page website using your logo, tag line, text and quality images can be created for $1,500.00-$1,800.00. This is a unique template designed for you while maintaining your business look from your existing material.
*A good rule of thumb is to budget a third of your annual marketing dollars to the design, hosting and upgrade of your professionally designed website. |
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What programming languages do you use for development? |
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Webtivity Designs has a full time programmer on staff (we do not outsource any of our work), we write in ASP, ASP.net and C#. We also have a programmer available that develops in PHP and Cold fusion. |
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How much time should I, as the business owner or responsible person representing my company, expect to spend on the website development? |
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This will depend directly on several factors:
 1. Size (number and length of your web pages)
2. Features/functions
3. Content (images and text), email accounts, domain
regsitration and hosting
The larger the website, the more time you can and should apply to development. Your feedback throughout the entire process, beta testing, and proof-reading will allow us to create the best web solution for you and your business. Shorter feedback response time also increases the liklihood of staying on schedule for your website launch. |
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Why should I choose Webtivity Design Solutions over another design and development company? |
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With seven years in the business and over 200 clients that literally span from A to Z, we understand how to provide you with quality customer service that does not stop after the sale.
We do hope that you will allow us the opportunity to offer you a
NO obligation quote, however whoever you choose, be sure to ask
a few direct questions:
1. Will they assist you in moving your site files should you decide
to
use another company's service?
2. Do they answer the phone / email and promptly return both?
3. Can they / will they provide 3-5 client references for you to
discuss the client's experience and longevity with them?
4. Are they Chamber of Commerce and Better Business Council
members?
5. Do they promise or guarantee rankings / sales? (should be no)
6. Do they provide support after the sale? |
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What services are provided under my monthly hosting fee? |
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Webtivity Designs' hosting generally includes a maintenance package with an amount of time for website maintenance changes. These packages should be discussed with your Webtivity representative. Maintenance includes image changes, text updates (provided by you in a word document or email). Minutes are not rolled over, so we strongly encourage you to use them each month by enhancing your text and exchanging images. |
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How do I request a change to my website? |
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There are 3 ways you can request changes:
• Phone: (941) 753-7574
• Email: info@webtivitydesigns.com
• Right Online:www.webtivitydesigns.com/clients
1. Click on Request Changes
2. Enter your information and changes, then press submit! |
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Who Do you recommend? |
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Computer Networking and all Intranet Needs
including data back ups, intranet wiring, hard drive clean ups
Call Advanced Technology Services and Support. Jerry Solomon is on call 24/7 and not only does he arrive to help get you back up and running, he is courteous and delivers exactly what he says he is going to.
www.atssfl.com
New or Refurbished Computers / Basic Computer Repairs
There is no better than Computer Renaissance. Located conveniently at the corner of U.S. 41 and Cortez Road in Bradenton, this small business delivers big service. The personal attention and clear understanding is miles above the big chains that treat you like just another customer.
www.compren.com
Website Hosting
Of course we recommend Webtivity Designs for your website hosting. Our server is solid and has been maintained by Advanced Technologies Services and Support since February 2007. This has resulted in 100% up time and faster, more secure service. For a local service on a local server that provides savings and security call Webtivity Designs.
www.webtivitydesigns.com Printing Services
Have your print materials designed by Webtivity Designs! Whether it is your new double-sided business card, a tri-fold brochure, banner ads or post cards for mailers Webtivity Designs can help.
When your project is ready to be printed in quantity we highly recommend Digital Graphics. Solid service, quick turn around time and prices that is comparable to the big, big business with the pleasure of the local flair. These folks know your name when you return- kudos to Digital Graphics!
www.digitalgraphicsprinting.com
Search Engine Optimization
For help implementing Google Analytics or for a complete website analysis, Webtivity Designs offers value pricing on all our Search Engine Optimization Packages.
For those clients who are satisfied with their website's look and functionality and are now marketing the website for increased ROI, take a look at SEOENG. This company has designed its own bot to spider through your website, and with their expert information and direct development they will make recommendations for your website. They will even write new content as part of their service! Contact SEOENG and discuss your long range plans for developing solid rankings for your website.
www.seoeng.com
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International Service Providers |
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Website Hosting
For incredible hosting with stat tracking, hits and page views as well as customer service that has a real voice behind it – Crystal Tech is our pick. Need more bandwidth? A dedicated server? Want to get to your e-mails using a web-based interface? This is the service beyond compare.
www.crystaltech.com
Domain Name Registration
There is no better service than GoDaddy – above and beyond all the others, this service offers 24/7 customer support and easy account management. Located in the USA, you're dealing with customer service that understands you and you can understand them. Big thumbs up!
www.godaddy.com
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Webtivity Designs has dealt with most of these companies for years and we appreciate the supportive services they provide for us and our clients. We continue to develop relationships with others in the community and it is these bridges of service that will assist your business as well as enhance the use of our services.
We would love to hear experience with any local or international company that has made an impact on your business.
Webtivity also works with:
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