Web Design by Dena Testa Bray
Websites For Small Businesses & Nonprofits
Frequently Asked Questions
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How long it will take to build your website depends on many factors including the scope of the project (eg. a large online store will take longer than a simple blog), how much content you have in place when we begin, how available you are for consultation with me, etc. If you're in a hurry to get something in place we can put a 'Coming Soon' temporary site up while we finish your project.
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We typically can start within a few days of signing a contract. We'll always pick a start date that works for us both.
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No, I do not work for either company. See more about my relationship with each company on this here.
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Yes, part of our work together will include training so that you can make basic edits and updates on your website on your own.
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I do not fully maintain my clients' websites. But, I am here for support and recommendations as needed. Billing is done on an hourly basis with returning clients recieving a discount from my regular fee.
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No, you will want to keep your website up-to-date both according to the needs of your business and as best practices for websites change. Keeping it fresh and making grow are key to the website's success.
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Yes. Great photos are a must. They are what will draw site visitors in. If you do not have photos, stock images are a good alternative. Wix and Squarespace make free stock photos available to their users. Both also allows you to purchase photos from stock photo providers at a discounted rate.
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The more you have the better, but we can get started with what you have and add the rest as we go.
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Yes, I take the exchange rate between our two countries in to consideration when calculating the cost of your project.
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Yes, your project with have a written proposal and contract. Terms will be agreed to by both of us.
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You or your business or organization will own the website. I often start websites in my own account, then transfer ownership. As a Wix Partner and Squarespace Circle member I have early access to certain features and possible discounts that I can only pass on to my clients if the website is begun in my account.
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If your cousin or kid in the neighborhood is a website designer, by all means hire them. If they are not, you should hire a professional you trust to build your website. The quality of your website should be equal to the quality of your business.