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Frequently Asked Questions
1. Do you do
websites for anything besides schools?
YES!
In fact, my specialities are small businesses, restaurants,
portfolio
and photography websites. In essence, I pour all of my energies
into taking care of the average web user who simply wants
his/her own web presence. 
2.
What's the difference between a website and a blog?
Well,
there's not much, really. Websites are generally static
pages where viewers can go and get information about something.
Whereas blogs are more interactive and invite visitors to
leave feedback. However, many users have converted their
blogs into their websites, so there's really not a huge difference
between the two other than in how they are set up.
3.
Do you design blog templates for any other platform other
than WordPress.
Unfortunately,
not at this time. I'm fairly new to this whole blog template
thing and I'm still working out the kinks with WordPress.
However, I DO plan on branching out and learning Blogger
and Typepad very soon so please, check back!
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4.
You mention you can offer new clients a chance to obtain
their own domain name and web host; what did you mean
by that?
If
any one wants their own web presence, then I can help.
I currently use Lunarpages for
all my website needs and have been
using
them for
the
past
four
years.
I highly
recommend them if you're looking for a web host.
They are extremely reliable and their customer service
is TOP NOTCH. I feel very comfortable with Lunarpages;
I'm familiar with the CPanel (the behind the scenes control
panel for your website) and am confident I could help someone
purchase a domain name and set up his/her own web presence
through this easy-to-use web host. 5. How
long does it take you to design a website or a blog template?
Good
question. It normally takes anywhere from three to six
weeks to set up a website. It really depends on how fast
I receive information from the client and the size of
the website. A blog template usually takes about 10 to
14 business days to complete and install. These times
are estimates as it
really depends on how busy I am at
the time of request and how soon I can get to the request.
6. Can
I use my own images in the design?
Absolutely.
In fact, pictures and graphics are very welcomed. However,
you MUST own the copyright
to these images and/or graphics. If there is any question
of ownership rights, then I will not use
the image or graphic. And I do not accept any responsibility
for questionable material that the client provides. I'm
assuming if the client is providing the image or graphic,
then the client has ownership rights to that image or
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7. Where
do you find your graphics?
I
primarily use istockphoto.com and stock.xchng.
However, I'll be happy to use any royalty-free image or
graphic
if they are reasonably priced. If the client would prefer
to have something custom made, I can recommend several
artists that would be happy to create something unique.
(The client may purchase the unique graphic, or the cost
of graphic will be added to final bill).
8.
Is it okay if I have a general idea of what I want?
Absolutely!!
The more specific you are about what you want, the better
the design. In fact, if you have sites you have seen and
liked, please send those links to me so I will have a better
idea of what you're looking for. Please note: I will not
copy from these sites. Having a visual start goes a long
way to a successful design.
9.
What sort of payment do you take?
I
will only accept payments through PayPal. You can pay by
credit card through PayPal and you do NOT have to have
an account in order to use PayPal.
10.
Do you ever give templates, banners, or buttons away for free?
Are
you kidding me?? My husband is constantly complaining about how
I sell myself short. If anything, I give TOO much away for free!
So yes, I will occasionally give these items away for free to
help promote my work. Please either check this website, or
my blog, for chances to win free designs. (I'd love to give
websites away for free, but I simply can't justify the time required
to build these in-depth projects. Sorry). |
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11.
I have a wonderful website. Now what? How do I put new
material on my new website?
You have two choices:
A.
You can maintain the site through web-editing
software (such as FrontPage or Dreamweaver) yourself.
OR
B.
You could hire me to maintain your website for you. I offer
very reasonable monthly, bi-annually,
or annually maintenance packages. I would be more than happy
to maintain a site that I did not build, but it's more efficient
and convenient, for all parties involved, if you hire me
to maintain the website I created for you after completion.
All update requests are completed within 24 hours of receipt.
(Often
times,
much sooner).
I'm
sorry. I do not offer lessons on how to maintain websites.
If the client chooses to have someone
else maintain the website, that person will need to be familar
with the above mentioned programs beforehand. I will simply
burn the files to a CD and give them to the designated person.
12.
You finished my project several weeks ago - I added some
stuff and now it appears to be broken. Can you
fix it?
I will always recommend that you make a backup
copy of the template as soon as you receive the final copy.
That way, if something breaks, you can load a fresh copy
of the template. If you need my assistance, I'll be happy
to help you, but I will charge an hourly fee. |
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