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How long does it take to build a website?
We have created new websites from start to finish in as little as 1 week. While 2-4 weeks is the average time the process takes working with new clients for most website projects.
Once you have identified what you want your website to look like, our web designer will create an initial storyboard for your review and work with you on changes. Once the design is approved, your development website will be set up and ready for page content. The storyboard and development site set up takes 1 week on the average, depending on the time it takes to receive final approval from the client.
The time needed to add page content varies greatly, and is often the step in the process that takes the most amount of time depending on several factors. If we are setting up the initial page content, we can reuse content from your existing site and/or upload content provided to us. If you choose to create your own content, we will teach how to do this during a training session so you may work at your convenience. We encourage you to visit with your web designer to determine your needs and a timeframe that will meet your goals.
The training session (included with every WebFrame package) teaches you the basics of how to use WebFrame, and generally takes 1/2 - 1 hour.
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Can you use our companys logo, images, colors to support our brand identity standards?
Yes, just supply us with your branding guidelines, PMS colors, and any logos, photos or graphics you would like us to use. Images need to be at least 72 ppi at 100% of the size to be used. We accept many graphic file formats such as PSD, PDF, EPS, TIF, JPG and GIF. Samples of your existing marketing materials and advertisements are encouraged.
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Can you customize a website template I found that I like?
Normal customization of a static website design is included in the price of your WebFrame Package:
- color changes to match your corporate colors
- inserting your logo
- inserting your company contact information
If the website template identified uses Flash animation (movement of text and/or graphics), the cost to customize could be significant. Please discuss the pros & cons, as well as costs, of using Flash with your web designer.
Through the WebFrame interface on your website, you will have control over the name and order of each of your web pages, as well as the text in the main area of your web pages.
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What parts of my website will be editable?
By default, the names and organization of your web pages as well as the actual page content of your web pages are editable with WebFrame. This gives you the freedom to customize the page content of your site as you desire.
The area around your page content (such as the header, footer, overall colors & design elements) are part of the "skin" of your website, and would be editable in the future by us based on time & materials. For a visual illustration, please see How the WebFrame Works.
Setting up additional custom editable areas on your website are available. Talk to your web designer about those needs.
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Can we use custom fonts on our website?
World Wide Website standards and internet browser software manufacturers dictate which fonts are deemed viewable by all on the World Wide Web. When any text appears on a website, it must use the fonts from this "web safe fonts" list. If you would like to use fonts on your site other than the web safe fonts, they must be converted to a graphic so they are viewable by all who visit your website. Many aspects of your website design could incorporate your specific fonts as graphics, while other areas of your website must be left as text-based.
In addition, using text instead of images to display content on your site is better for search engines to "see" and be able to match your site more easily to potential visitor's search results. Please discuss your specific font needs with your web designer.
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Can you create a logo for my company/organization?
Yes, we can give you an estimate to create a custom logo to your specifications. Your logo will be designed in Photoshop as a raster-based file for multi-media (on-screen) use.
If you want to use the logo we create for you for future printing projects, a fee may be charged by your advertising/printing company to convert the logo to a vector-based graphic for print reproduction.
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Can I have hover navigation (drop down menu)?
For a nominal fee, hover (drop down menu) navigation can be added to your website. Hover navigation can be installed horizontally (best choice) or vertically. Our standard hover navigation displays Level 1 pages in the main menu heading, and Level 2 pages in the drop down menu.
Like traditional WebFrame navigation, the hover navigation will automatically update itself when you rename, add or remove pages.
Hover navigation works best on your site when main Level 1 pages are limited to between 5-7 short, main headings. If the number of pages or page names are too long, your menu becomes so wide forcing visitors to scroll left to right to view the full menu. For this reason, we recommend planning your site map accordingly if hover navigation is desired.
Important Consideration: At this time, hover navigation does not function well on touch-screen devices, such as smart phones or touch-scren pads and tablets, which do not support a hover action. Please discuss solutions and alternatives with your web designer if this is a concern.
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Can I have videos on my website?
Yes. There are several different ways to add video on your website. Considerations such as visitor accessibility to the videos youre going to offer, size of the video, and the videos format should be discussed with your web designer.
In addition, the Edit HTML page type allows you to embed your videos from 3rd party websites, such as YouTube, onto your website.
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Can I have a blog on my website?
At this time, WebFrame does not offer a blog. We encourage our clients to create free blogs with 3rd party sites, then put a link on your website to your 3rd party blog. Having your blog separate from your website is a good way to drive more traffic to your website and also helps your website to rank more favorably in search engine results.
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How do I get my new website to come up in the search engines?
If you are using a new domain, we will submit your website to the major search engines. If you are using an existing domain, the search engines will pick up the changes of your new website on their next visit.
There are several factors involved in determining how your website will rank in search results. Search relevance, popularity, website marketing and longevity are a few of the top key components. We encourage you to educate yourself on the topic of search engine optimization as this technology is continually changing. If you are looking for a place to start, read through the Search Engine Optimization pages on our help site.
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