Frequently Asked Web Site Design Questions (FAQ)

Do I need a web developer or a web designer? How do I go about picking the right one for me? 
Click here to review an article which gives prospective clients an objective look at selecting a good web site design firm.

How much does a web site cost? 

There are quite a few factors that are going to affect the ultimate cost of your web site. These factors include how many pages you are going to have, if you will sell products on your website, the graphic work involved, and how interactive your future web site will be. You will also need web hosting and domain name registration.

Do I need to hire a "local" web site designer? 
We create web sites for clients who are local as well as out of state. By using the Internet, email and the telephone, it is possible to communicate effectively with clients in any location.

How long does it take to have a web site designed?
The time frame is determined by the size of your web site, the complexity of your site design, and our current client design schedule.

What is a URL? 
It stands for "universal resource locator". This is the address typed in to view your web page on the Internet. For example, you would type in http://www.topSEO.com to accessed our home page.

What is a domain name? 
A domain name is a specific web site address that you choose and register with Network Solutions(the official registrar of domain names ending in .com, .edu, and .gov). Our domain name is "topSEO.com".

I am currently hosted with AnotherFirm.com and would like to switch over to Hoover Web Design. How do I do this? 
Just fill out an inquiry and we will take care of everything. We will transfer your domain name along with all of your existing web sites content.

Can I choose you to design my site but choose another web host? 
Yes.

What is web hosting? 
Web hosting is a monthly fee that you pay to have your site accessible on the Internet. We can provide hosting for our clients.

What is site maintenance? 
Maintenance is a fee paid monthly to keep your site updated with new content that you provide. Most good web sites have new content updated regularly. Fresh content is what will keep your visitors coming back.

Do you offer any type of discounts? 
Yes, we offer discounts for schools and non profit organizations.

Why can't I find my web site in the search engines?
Once your site has been submitted to the top Search Engines they may require several weeks, or even months to actually spider and list your web site in their directory. How fast your site is listed depends on each individual Search Engines database update schedule. Watch your server traffic logs for visiting spiders. We suggest you use Inktomi's Guaranteed Search Engine Submit. Your site can be listed on AOL, MSN, Overture in a couple of days. Click here to read more.

What size screen resolution do you design your websites for? 
Most sites are designed for 800x600 computer screens.

Web Site Content - What Do I Put On My Site? 
Click here to read an interesting article about how to attract and keep your visitors happy.