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How much does it cost to build a
web site?
Web sites vary greatly in price depending on size and
complexity. My rate is $60 per hour. Designing a site from concept to launch can
run anywhere from $450 to $5,000 or more. Most projects I handle come in at
less than $5,000. For an idea of what your site might cost, please look through
my portfolio. If you see a site that is somewhat similar in size and function to
the one you wish to build, I can give you a quick estimate. For a more in-depth
consultation, let's get together in person or over the phone to talk about your
options. After discussing the details of your project, I can give you an
estimate and answer any additional questions. For an appointment, call
731.661.0897 or email rachel@rachel-dickson.com
How long will it take to build my web
site?
This depends on the size of the project. I can have a small site up
and running for you in a week or two, a medium-size site might take a month, and
larger sites will take longer. You can speed up the process by having all your
images and text ready for me. If you come to me with a realistic deadline and
you have all the materials on hand, I will be glad to work within your time
frame.
I already have a web site but I want to
improve it. Can you help?
I can help you improve your existing
site and maintain it for you. For an
appointment, call 731.661.0897 or email rachel@rachel-dickson.com
Will
you maintain my site for me?
Your web site belongs to you and its maintenance
is your choice. Once your site is completed you'll want to keep it fresh with
new, updated information periodically. I can edit your
site based on my hourly rate of $60 in 15-minute increments with a minimum
charge of $20.
How do I get listed on the search
engines?
During our initial meeting we will discuss key words and phrases
people will use with the search engines when they are looking for your site or
sites like yours. We will incorporate these key words and phrases into the text
of your web site and create what are called meta tags. These are invisible to
visitors to your site but will help the search engines find you. From the very
beginning, we will focus on making your site search engine-friendly. And once
your site is up and running, you will have a number of options for promoting it
through search engines. I can help you sort through the choices.
Will I be able to keep track of how
many visits my web site gets?
Yes. Our web server will keep detailed
statistics on how many visits your site receives as well as information about
where those hits come from. It is useful to review these statistics when you are
devising ways to increase traffic to your site.
What is web hosting?
A web site is
made up of files like those you have on your desktop computer. To make your web
site accessible to other people, the files that make up your site must be placed
on a host computer that is connected to the Internet around the clock. This host
computer is called a web server.
How much does web hosting
cost?
Web hosting usually starts around $25 per month. Actual cost
depends on your web site's size, use and how many visits it receives.
What makes your hosting service my best
choice?
I contract hosting through a large company, giving my clients
several advantages at a competitive price. You have the benefit of reliability
and speed through the large company plus personalized, easily accessible support
through me. I provide each of my clients with professional service and personal
attention to their projects, regardless of size and complexity.
What is a domain name?
The
rachel-dickson.com part of my web address is an example of a domain name.
How do I get a domain name?
Your
domain name will simply be a name of your choosing followed by .com, .net, .info,
.org
or one of the other available extensions. However, since many domain names are
already taken by others, we may have to get creative. The key is to find an
available domain name that is easy for people to remember and spell. Then, we
must register it at a cost of $29.95 per year. Once you have registered a domain
name, it effectively belongs to you until you decide to stop paying the annual
fee. Even if you're not quite ready to build your site, you can register and
hold a domain name. This will reserve it for your use until you have built your
site and are ready to launch it.
How do we get started on my
site?
Call me at 731.661.0897 or email rachel@rachel-dickson.com for an
appointment.
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