FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT DOMAINS, HOSTING, RANKING ETC
DO I NEED TO BUY MY OWN DOMAIN NAME?
Yes, however, we can also do that for you. Either way, a domain name is needed for your website. Carefully consider the name of the domain as it is key to your website's success.
WHAT IS WEB HOSTING?
Every website needs a good, stable, reliable host, where all your website files are safely stored. A host is what lets people access your site and the information within it. We can recommend 3 excellent and affordable website hosting companies, XNEELO, GoDaddy and Afrihost.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO BUILD MY WEBSITE?
Are we building a small house or a skyscraper? Some websites can take hundreds of hours to design and build with multiple rounds of revision, carefully planned stages and months of research; whilst others can be developed and signed off within a week! Every site is unique; every client is unique, and every business has its own unique requirements.
Typically our smaller website projects take from 2 to 6 weeks to complete and more complex projects such as eCommerce or membership websites take from 4 to 16+ weeks.
It depends on the functionality and detail of design required, and whether you supply the content or you need us to create it for you. When we have a detailed specification from you we can then provide a more detailed, and accurate time scale. This is why you need to do your homework and be sure as to what you want to say and achieve, not just with your website but with your business model.
DO I NEED TO SUPPLY ANYTHING?
Initially, we will take a detailed brief from you which will require information such as your brand guidelines (if you have them), functionality requirements, design likes/dislikes, your products/services, competitor websites, your target market and technical information such as hosting details. If you are supplying your own images and copy we will need that too, otherwise we will discuss additional costings for such items.
HOW MUCH DOES A WEBSITE COST?
The costs involved in creating a new website depend on exactly what you need, how many pages, the content on those pages, the functionality required, all sorts of things. We’ll sit down with you and discuss the project in great detail, finding out everything we need to know before providing a fair, accurate and sensible quote for your project. No two websites are the same, and the costing process reflects that. WARNING: The more guess work we have to do regarding your content the more expensive it will be - clients who are absolutely lost as to how to go about it will be assisted with an easy questionnaire so that we can compile content. If your instructions are vague and sloppy, your website will take longer and will be more expensive, no jokes!!
Yes, however, we can also do that for you. Either way, a domain name is needed for your website. Carefully consider the name of the domain as it is key to your website's success.
WHAT IS WEB HOSTING?
Every website needs a good, stable, reliable host, where all your website files are safely stored. A host is what lets people access your site and the information within it. We can recommend 3 excellent and affordable website hosting companies, XNEELO, GoDaddy and Afrihost.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO BUILD MY WEBSITE?
Are we building a small house or a skyscraper? Some websites can take hundreds of hours to design and build with multiple rounds of revision, carefully planned stages and months of research; whilst others can be developed and signed off within a week! Every site is unique; every client is unique, and every business has its own unique requirements.
Typically our smaller website projects take from 2 to 6 weeks to complete and more complex projects such as eCommerce or membership websites take from 4 to 16+ weeks.
It depends on the functionality and detail of design required, and whether you supply the content or you need us to create it for you. When we have a detailed specification from you we can then provide a more detailed, and accurate time scale. This is why you need to do your homework and be sure as to what you want to say and achieve, not just with your website but with your business model.
DO I NEED TO SUPPLY ANYTHING?
Initially, we will take a detailed brief from you which will require information such as your brand guidelines (if you have them), functionality requirements, design likes/dislikes, your products/services, competitor websites, your target market and technical information such as hosting details. If you are supplying your own images and copy we will need that too, otherwise we will discuss additional costings for such items.
HOW MUCH DOES A WEBSITE COST?
The costs involved in creating a new website depend on exactly what you need, how many pages, the content on those pages, the functionality required, all sorts of things. We’ll sit down with you and discuss the project in great detail, finding out everything we need to know before providing a fair, accurate and sensible quote for your project. No two websites are the same, and the costing process reflects that. WARNING: The more guess work we have to do regarding your content the more expensive it will be - clients who are absolutely lost as to how to go about it will be assisted with an easy questionnaire so that we can compile content. If your instructions are vague and sloppy, your website will take longer and will be more expensive, no jokes!!
THE WAY WE SEE WEBSITES
Whether you sell products in a physical store or services, the first place most people go when they’re looking for what you sell is the internet. How many customers have you missed out on because your business was invisible when they went online to look for what you sell?
The science of cognitive fluency has found that the the brain prefers to think about things that are easy to think about. That’s why you prefer visiting sites where you instinctively know where everything is and you know what actions you’re supposed to take. When you drive a car you don't want to look for the gear lever, do you?
We make attractive sites that work, it is that simple. And when we are done, we hand the keys to you and you can drive if you dare!
We create customised CMS themes (we use WordPress, Weebly, Joomla and Drupal) that adhere strictly to your brand identity, without re-inventing the wheel technically. We are proud of our graphic and aesthetic prowess which propel our sites up the ladder competitively.
We code and conceptualise faster than the average agency because we believe in simplification rather than complicated clutter.
The science of cognitive fluency has found that the the brain prefers to think about things that are easy to think about. That’s why you prefer visiting sites where you instinctively know where everything is and you know what actions you’re supposed to take. When you drive a car you don't want to look for the gear lever, do you?
We make attractive sites that work, it is that simple. And when we are done, we hand the keys to you and you can drive if you dare!
We create customised CMS themes (we use WordPress, Weebly, Joomla and Drupal) that adhere strictly to your brand identity, without re-inventing the wheel technically. We are proud of our graphic and aesthetic prowess which propel our sites up the ladder competitively.
We code and conceptualise faster than the average agency because we believe in simplification rather than complicated clutter.
THE WEB DESIGN PROCESS REQUIRES 7 STAGES
For us, the web design process requires 7 stages:
Goal identification: Where I work with the client to determine what goals the site needs to fulfill. I.e., what its purpose is.
Scope definition: Once we know the site's goals, we can define the scope of the project. I.e., what pages and features the site requires to fulfill the goal, and the timeline for building those out.
Sitemap and wireframe creation: With the scope well-defined, we can start digging into the sitemap, defining how the content and features we defined in scope definition will interrelate.
Content creation: Now that we have a bigger picture of the site in mind, we can start creating content for the individual pages, always keeping search engine optimisation in mind to help keep pages focused on a single topic. It's vital that you have real content to work with for our next stage:
Visual elements: With the site architecture and some content in place, we can start working on the visual brand. Depending on the client, this may already be well-defined, but you might also be defining the visual style from the ground up. Tools like style tiles, moodboards, and element collages can help with this process.
Testing: By now, you've got all your pages and defined how they display to the site visitor, so it's time to make sure it all works. Combine manual browsing of the site on a variety of devices with automated site crawlers to identify everything from user experience issues to simple broken links.
Launch! Once everything's working beautifully, it's time to plan and execute your site launch! This should include planning both launch timing and communication strategies — i.e., when will you launch and how will you let the world know? After that, it's time to break out the bubbly.
Goal identification: Where I work with the client to determine what goals the site needs to fulfill. I.e., what its purpose is.
Scope definition: Once we know the site's goals, we can define the scope of the project. I.e., what pages and features the site requires to fulfill the goal, and the timeline for building those out.
Sitemap and wireframe creation: With the scope well-defined, we can start digging into the sitemap, defining how the content and features we defined in scope definition will interrelate.
Content creation: Now that we have a bigger picture of the site in mind, we can start creating content for the individual pages, always keeping search engine optimisation in mind to help keep pages focused on a single topic. It's vital that you have real content to work with for our next stage:
Visual elements: With the site architecture and some content in place, we can start working on the visual brand. Depending on the client, this may already be well-defined, but you might also be defining the visual style from the ground up. Tools like style tiles, moodboards, and element collages can help with this process.
Testing: By now, you've got all your pages and defined how they display to the site visitor, so it's time to make sure it all works. Combine manual browsing of the site on a variety of devices with automated site crawlers to identify everything from user experience issues to simple broken links.
Launch! Once everything's working beautifully, it's time to plan and execute your site launch! This should include planning both launch timing and communication strategies — i.e., when will you launch and how will you let the world know? After that, it's time to break out the bubbly.
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SPECIALITY WEBSITES R20 500* and up depending on your brief Multilingual Websites: Implement Multi-language support to website with PHP. Listing Websites: Examples: Real Estate Listings, Auctions Listings, Directories, Events Bookings. E-Commerce Websites: Sell physical or digital products online. Online shop. Training & Learner Management Websites: Online university or school. Also for internal training and CPD. Heavily Animated Websites: 3D Graphics, Character animation, Models and logos For architects, interior designers, landscapers or any other company needing 3D modelling or animation. |
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1 TO 2 PAGE WEBSITE
R3 500* and up depending on your brief Vertical Divider
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3 TO 5 PAGE WEBSITE
R5 500* and up depending on your brief Vertical Divider
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5 TO 10 PAGE WEBSITE
R8 500* and up depending on your brief Vertical Divider
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10 TO 20 PAGE WEBSITE
R15 500* and up depending on your brief |
*We are open to negotiate as each brief is unique - the price breakdown is only a guideline.