Why do I need a website?

Will having a website improve my business?

How much does a website cost?

What do I get with your "Value Web Presence" package?

What do I need to have my own website?

What is "domain name" and where do i get it?

What is "web hosting" and where do I get it?

Will my website rank high in search engines after you submit it?

An SEO company promisses #1 ranking in search engines, is this true?

 

Why do I need a website?

For some businesses a website may not be a necessity, however for most businesses these days, not having a website is similar to not having a business card. Advantages can be worthwhile specially when a simple website does not have to be costly. It may be worth considering in owning a website in order to gain a larger audience or accomodate your existing customers, specially if your competition is already exposed on the net. Top

Will having a website improve my business?

This depends on the type of business you have and the manner in which you are being presented on the web. For example an accounting firm that processes payrolls for their clients, may save significant time for themselves & their clients by receiving emloyee time sheets from their webite. Or a bridal store may benefit greatly by displaying their gown collection on their website. Please keep in mind that in order for your website to be successful you have to also promote it yourself. Top

How much does a website cost?

It all depends on the features you need in your website. For example a "basic complete website" may cost as little as $300, while a database driven user management capable website will cost more. You can always use our price quote form to ask for a price quote. Top

What do you mean by "basic complete website "?

In many cases a "basic" professional looking, fully functional website is all a small bisuness will need in order to get their feet wet on the internet. Later, they can expand their website's functionality as business grows. This type of website is a perfect way to have a presence in the internet without breaking the wallet. A starter website may include up to 4-5 complete pages, usually a front page, contact page, about us page, and services page. You may replace any of the mentioned pages with different one(s) of your choice. This includes a basic logo with your company name or you can provide your own logo. Please see here for more details. If your requirements are different please give us a call or use this form to tell us your needs so that we can give you a price quote. Top

What do I need to have my own website?

To own a typical website there are 3 fundemental requitrements. A domain name, a website, and a hosting service. Top

What is "domain name" and where do i get it?

Domain name or web address is how your website is presented on the web. It's simply your address on the internet similar to your home address. Without your home address people won't be able to find your home. Similarly without a domain name people won't be able to reach your website. There are a few companies such as godaddy.com where you can buy your own domain name for a small yearly fee. Top

What is "web hosting", how much does it cost and where do I get it?

Once you have a domain name and a completed website, you must host it on a computer that's connected to the internet's main pipes before it can be reachable from the net. A web hosting service provider has computers called "servers" which are connected to the internet and are accessible from anywhere in the world. The cost for a hosting is minimal and can be had from anywhere from $5 a month to hundreds of dollars a month depending on disk space and bandwidth needed. For a basic website you may expect to pay the lowest end of these rates. There are many providers who offer a very very low rates, however be careful with them as such services are usually not very reliable.
At FolioPages.com we offer hosting services as well at very reasonable rates.Top

Will my website rank high in search engines after you submit it?

We configure all the websites we design for optimum search engine friendliness, however ranking high in search engines these days requires time in addition to other factors. There are many more websites these days than there were a few years ago, so you are up against more competition. Ranking high in search engines depends on many different factors from choosing the right domain name to promoting your website at the right places, such as placing advertisements in other websites or doing a link exchange. Please see our "Tips to improve your web presence" section. Top

An SEO company promisses #1 ranking in search engines, is this true?

If they do, you have to doubt their qualifications. According to Google SEO tips, no one can guarantee a #1 ranking in Google. There is no priority submit for Google. Refer to the provided link for more information and for tips in choosing the right SEO company if you need one. Top