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Frequently Asked Questions
 I know someone who does web design. Should I go with them?
How long does it take to build a web site?
Do you need to live in the same area as your web designer?
Can I make changes to my web site?
I don't understand the Internet or Web Design, but I need a web site and I do not want to
be taken advantage of. What should I do?
I know someone who does Web design. Should I go with them?
Almost everyone knows someone who does Web design. When you choose
who to work with, you should decide
on an individual/organisation with whom you will have a positive
relationship. If you have already established a relationship that
you enjoy, then working with someone you know is your best option.
If you are unsure whether [that] contact is capable of meeting
your needs, get a second opinion from a friend or another professional
in the field.
All these things are especially true when choosing
a software developer because of the higher degree of skill required
to write software, and the greater costs usually associated with
custom software development. For organizations considering custom software application
development, using applications that already exist (" piggybacking
on existing technology") is the most cost-effective approach.
Take extra care when selecting your Web developer/programmer/company
when purchasing eCommerce solutions. Be sure to select
a company with a proven track record; the sensitivity
of the information you will be required to share with your web developer demandsit.
How long does it take to build a web site?
This is a very difficult question to answer. Construction time is unique
to every project because construction is subservient
to a number of factors. Project scope can range from just text
to flash animation or database driven dynamic content. The number
of parties involved can impede progress if, for example, must your
marketing and sales departments must agree on things before final
decisions can be made. For smaller organizations the third major
factor is significant: submission of content. It’s difficult
to make the time to write site copy (text), but it’s a necessary
component in the construction of any web site, and content is the
single most important element of any website. If you’d like
a web site completed quickly, make time to write your copy. It’s
a good idea to consult with your designer before writing your copy
to get some guidelines. There are considerations which should be
taken into account (like search engine optimization) when writing
web site copy. In some cases, paying to have copy written is a
good idea – your web designer can also help you with this
decision.
Do you need to live in the same area as your web designer?
The short answer is no. All of the correspondence
needed to build an effective web site can be conducted by telephone,
email, fax and/or video conference. Many people enjoy the relationship they
build with the web services provider, so, in the end, it is a personal
question. If you need face-to-face contact to have a successful
relationship, contact someone close to you. If that is not a pre-requisite
for you, you can work with virtually any web designer around the
world.
How do I update my own web site
This depends on your web site. Most web designers will do updates
for you if you are not familiar with HTML, but this can become
costly and it always reduces the amount of control you have over
your site. At Anicon, we package every site we build with a piece
of software that makes changing the content of your web site as
simple as changing a Microsoft Word document, or similar word processing
document. Simple highlighting, copying and pasting can be used
to alter text and drag and drop icons help change photos, web links
and email addresses. This software is called What You See is What
You Get (WYSWYG).
I don't understand the Internet or Web Design, but I need a web site and I do not want to be taken
advantage of. What Should I do?
There are many good providers of Internet Services today. Do your
homework and select a reputable company, and no matter who you choose
to work with, be sure that they provide you with a detailed contract
outlining their responsibilities and yours. If the web designer you
are approaching does not already have a contract on file, that is
a good indication that you should be dealing with someone else. If
you do your homework and choose a reputable company and engage in
a suitable contract, you should never have to worry about unscrupulous
web professionals.
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