Web Design FAQs

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1) What is special about Interaria?

2) Where are you located?

3) Does my company need to be located in Austin or Dallas to be your client?

4) Do you take on clients who are located in overseas?

5) What are your hours of operation?

6) Is there a fee for meeting up and discussing my project?

7) Do you have references?

8) How long will it take to design/develop a new Web site for my company?

We can accommodate the timeline and timetable according to your needs and understand if there is an urgency. Typically, Web site design and development projects average between four and seven weeks and extensive data-driven Web projects averaging between three and six months. The more time we have on hand, the more time there will be for several feedback rounds and confirming each stage of the Web site development process. Based on our experience, the following factors typically determine the timeline for the project and should be taken into account in order to create a realistic timeline and expectations for the length of the project: 1) BRANDING AND WEB DESIGN DIRECTION - Has your company already identified the set brand direction for your marketing and/or Web site? If everything is set and confirmed we can move faster than in the case that we are involved with creating a creative brand strategy for your Web site. -> Our involvement will require meetings/feedback and discussion rounds as requested by us and your company's project manager or appointed project team. We move on a step-by-step style, confirming each development phase before moving forward to the next one. If the branding ideas are not very crystalized before starting the project, we recommend adding one to two weeks additional development time. 2) AVAILABILITY OF THE CONTENT FOR THE WEB SITE - Has your company already identified the text and image content for your Web site? If not, what would your timetable be for creating and confirming the content? - How much time does the appointed person in your company realistically have for preparing any text? - Does your company have photos available or are you waiting for project photos? - Who will be in charge for proofing the site map structure and number of pages for the Web site? - Would you like to use our copywriting or copyediting services? -> If your company has all text and image content in hand and there will be no waiting, we can move faster than when receiving a content draft. However, we don't require all text content before starting the project but only some idea about the number of required pages and amount of content requested for each page. Typically Web site re-design projects move forward a little bit faster than projects where all identity is created from the scratch such as a case with start-up companies. 3) PROJECT TEAM - How many people in your company will be involved for commenting and approving each development phase for the project? - How quickly can the team give answers to questions and confirm the direction? - How often would the project team meet up? - Are there any dates for management meetings that should be taken into account in the timeline? - What are the priority and commitment levels for the Web site design and development project in your company? -> Typically projects with an appointed project manager with robust decision power move faster than projects where each step is confirmed by a larger team. Either way, we understand and respect that each company's operational and management style is different and customized to fit their organizational needs. 4) SCALE OF THE WEB SITE - How many pages will the Web site be? - Will the Web site project involve designing Flash media? - Will the Web site project involve developing and programming data-driven features and/or content management systems (CMS)? -> Typically it will take more time developing a Web site with extensive site map and requested feature sets than a smaller scale promotional Web site although the difference in the work load for graphics design may not be that great.

9) How do I know that I will like the Web site you will design for my company?

10) I am the owner of a start up company. Do you have experience working with start-ups?

11) I have a new business idea. Can Interaria sign a non-doscolsure agreement?

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12) I've lost contact with my previous web designer, can you help me to edit and update my Web site?

13) What information do you need for providing a quote for a Web site design/development?

14) Do you charge any monthly fees?

15) I am currently renting a Web site template paying monthly fees. Why should I consider a Web site by Interaria?

16) Is there a minimum fee for your Web design and Web development services?

17) I am a local small business with a tight budget. Can you take on my project?

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18) I represent a non-profit organization. Do you offer web design discounts for non-profits?

19) Can you help our company re-design our logo?

20) I need help in writing the text for my Web site, can I turn to you?

21) Do you offer search engine optimization services?

... about technologies & design

22) Do you offer Web Hosting?

23) I’ve heard the terminology ‘Call to Action’. What does it refer to?

24) I’ve heard about Web 2.0, do you offer Web 2.0 design?

25) When should I consider PHP/MySQL platform for my Web site?

26) What is Flash?

27) I’ve heard about AJAX, what is it?

28) I want to start an online store, what kind of payment gateway should I consider?

29) I want to change my Web host, how is that done?

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