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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 website will
be. You can count on between $100 to $225 per page
to create the site and about $120 per year to host
your website after creation.
Do I
need to hire a "local" web site designer?
We have created many websites for clients in
Mahtomedi, Stillwater and the surrounding areas in
Minnesota, however
our clients have also come from as far away as Wisconsin,
Missouri, Texas and Alabama. By using the technology of
the internet and e-mail it is possible to work with and 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. Most websites can
be completed in less than 1 week.
What
is a domain name?
A domain name is a specific web site address (www.tmswd.com) that
you choose and register with
Network Solutions
--- the
official registrar of domain names ending in .com, .edu,
and .gov.
What
is web hosting?
Web hosting is provided by independent companies all
over the world. Their primary responsibility is to
store
your data (website) on their networks. There is a monthly or annual fee that you pay
to have your site accessible on the Internet through a
host. There are
many hosting options ranging in cost from free to
hundreds of dollars annually. TMS uses
Network Solutions as our vendor of choice as they have demonstrated
exceptional service in the area of website hosting.
Network Solutions
charges a flat fee of $120 per year if paid annually.
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. TMS
does not require a maintenance agreement, however we do have
maintenance programs available as needed.
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 review your website and list it in their
directory. How fast your site is listed depends on each
individual Search Engines database update schedule. TMS
offers website search engine submission services as
well as Search Engine Optimization (SEO) services.
Web
Site Content - What Do I Put On My Site?
That would depend on the goals of your web site. If
you run a business website you should include as much
information about your products or services as your
customers would need to purchase from you.
I've
made my decision - I want you to design my web site. Now
what do I do?
If you have decided you want a web site or have any
questions, simply e-mail
us or give us a call, 651.492.9808.
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