How long will it take for my website to be designed?
The timescale of a website design project is often dictated by the client. If you have a deadline in mind we will
endeavor to meet it for you. The most common delay in the creation and completion of a new website is waiting
for content (text/images) to be sent to us by the client.
For a regular 6 - 10 page site, if all content is prepared
beforehand, it usually takes 1 week for a design prototype to be built, then another 2 weeks to add content.
Once my website design is completed, what after-sales service do you offer?
We fully support any website we design and are always available should you encounter any problems or require
any enhancements. We offer website maintenance so that your website need never get out of date.
For full details on this please read our terms and conditions section.
Do I have to keep my website with you forever, or can I move it to another supplier to host it if I wish?
You may move your website to another web hosting service at any time. Once your website has been completed,
we can send you a copy of the website on cd or provide ftp access so you can access the files. This copy of your
website is for your retention.
In what format should I supply words and photographs about my business for my new website?
It is helpful to us if you are able to provide text and photographs in electronic form - for example, the files output by a
digital camera and the words in MS word or similar format. If this is not possible, we can help get your information
ready for use on the website. Just like building a house you need materials, the more photos and text you can
provide makes building the website easier for us and results in a better looking site for you.
Will my website be Search Engine Friendly?
Your website visitors will see some things differently depending on their browser, screen resolution setting and their
individual computer settings and toolbars. We design sites with that in mind and preview them in several browser
types and resolution settings before publishing. Obviously as technology alters then eventually all websites may
need re-evaluation.
How do I update my website?
There are many different methods which can be used to update websites. The method you choose and the
functionality we build into your website design is solely up to yourself although of course we will be glad to advise
you which method will suit your needs.
If you have a small website consisting of just a few pages and will only wish to make changes very infrequently,
then usually it is more cost effective simply to ask Niche Designs to carry out these changes for you. Other
methods which are frequently chosen are largely dependent upon how much data or information and pictures
you have and how you store this information at present.
We can provide an online content management system where you can either update individual products/pages/services
or particular sections of your website. e.g. company news.
Alternatively we can provide functionality such that you can upload your entire product ranges to the website in one
action using spreadsheets etc. We can also add databases if you wish.
Will everyone see my website the same?
All our websites are created with search engines in mind and the website design is compliant with search engine
guidelines. It is a good idea for your website to be re-evaluated in time as over a period of time the search engines
do alter their rules and algorithms and you will want to be certain that your website is kept up to date and complies
with new rules etc.
Can you provide all our web design and hosting services?
Yes - we are your one stop company to provide all your web services. No more - not knowing who to call if you have
problems - we can register your domain name - design your website - provide your web hosting and arrange your
email accounts for you.
Do you guarantee that my site will always be available?
No web hosting service can guarantee 100% uptime. However we can say that our servers have had 100% up time
for many years. Should our servers have any problems we do have the necessary backups in place to deal with this
issue immediately.
Can I see how many visitors I've had to my website?
Yes we provide google analytics web tracking which records where you visitors are coming from and which pages
they looked at, how long they stayed on each page, what pages they left your site, which search engines and
keywords are being used, which phrases are being typed into which search engines and many more interesting
web tracking facts which you should find useful for future marketing campaigns.
When can I update my website content?
If the website we have designed for you includes a Content Management System then you can access your
administration areas from anywhere as long as you have an internet connection and make updates instantly as
frequently as you wish. If your website is smaller and was designed without using this type of system and you
don't have any html skills, then we can update the website for you. Our charges are very reasonable.
Is there any training provided with your Content Management System?
Yes. Our Content Management System really is very easy to use - If you can send an email, you will be able to use it.
We run through the administration screens with you when we design the site for you - however if at any time you have
any questions we are available at the end of the telephone to run through the procedures or answer any queries you may
have.
