FAQ

Yes, we have created a number of Content Management System (CMS) sites using the platforms of Joomla and WordPress. Both platforms have online administration built-in. This means you can update your website anytime, anywhere and from any computer!

Yes, every site we create is mobile responsive. This means the site will automatically change according to the device the user is viewing it on regardless of operating system and screen size. This includes laptops, mobile phones and tablets.

Yes, we will design and setup your e-commerce store using WooCommerce. WooCommerce is an open-source e-commerce plugin for WordPress. It is designed for small to large-sized online merchants using WordPress.

Yes. Many of our customers prefer for us to update the site for them. Just send us an email with the details of your update and we’ll get it done ASAP.

This depends on the type of site being built. See below for estimates of time for each type.

• Static site (standard HTML5 with no database): We usually estimate 2-4 weeks from start to finish for a basic site.
• Dynamic CMS site (Joomla or WordPress): A CMS site typically takes a little more than a month from start to finish.
• Dynamic e-commerce site (WooCommerce store): A e-commerce store can take as long as two months to develop. This can be less depending on the size of the product catalog being built for the site (i.e., number of products, categories, product options, etc.).

Yes. We will guide you through the entire process of putting your website online.

Standard HTML website cost between $1000 – $2000 depending on the design, number of pages, and amount of content being added.

CMS sites cost between $1500 and $2500 depending on the number of features/add-ons (i.e., membership area, calendar, blog, etc.)

E-commerce shopping cart sites cost between $1500 and $2500 depending on the size of the product catalog being created.

Here is a brief overview of what you may also pay in addition to the cost of our web design/development.

Web hosting
We provide hosting services ranging from $375-$1000 a year. Services include:
– No bandwidth or storage restrictions
– Daily site backups
– Technical support available 24/7
– Scheduled maintenance and upgrades for CMS software and plugins
– Site monitoring (security)

Domain registration
GoDaddy currently charges around $10 for domain registration for the year. You can get discounted rates for the more years you signup (i.e., 5 years).

Payment processors (for e-commerce stores)
There are a variety of payment processors out there, and they each charge fees. You can check the sites for common ones listed below:
PayPal
Stripe
Authorize.net

Secure (SSL) certificates (for e-commerce stores)
You will only need SSL on your site if customers enter in their credit card information on your site (i.e, you use Authorize.net as a payment processor). You do not not need an SSL certificate if you use PayPal as your payment processor. GoDaddy currently charges around $70 per year for SSL certificates. You can get discounted rates for the more years you signup (i.e., 3 years).