Answers:

  1. Why hire Roberge Design instead of a bigger expensive design firm?
    Complete and direct communication with 1 person - the actual designer. Big firms often send a team of people at the beginning of a project to convince you to hire them, then SWITCH the actual development to less experienced designers to finish up. That will not happen here.You deserve open and honest communication. And you will save money!
  2. I don't see my industry in your portfolio. Will you be able to create a site for me?
    Designing is presenting information - visually. We start a project by listening to the client and learning about their industry. Then we design based on the client's defined business goals. Your customers need to identify with the website right away no matter what the industry. We achieve this through the use of layout and photography to build a visual relationship right away. Customers respond to visuals.
  3. As a client, can I add input to the look and feel of the site?
    Absolutely! Your ideas are a key ingredient to my design process. We will work together to define how to present your information within a graphical user interface that works best to promote your company.
  4. Do you register Domain Names and offer Hosting services?
    Yes. I will register your domain name and arrange hosting for you. Your company will own the domain name. We do not host the websites. We are Designers and we leave the hosting to the server experts. Many Designers say they offer hosting services and simply outsource the service while adding their logo to the page. We prefer to be honest with you and explain how the process will work. We use the world's largest hosting company http://www.1and1.com. They have great packages and offer a tremendous amount of features for very little money. Read more on the web resources page.
  5. What software do you use to code the website?
    We use Adobe (formerly Macromedia) Dreamweaver as a tool to code each site. We only offer custom website design. None of our designs are "off the shelf" or someone else's page layout template. We firmly believe that each site is different and should be created specifically for each individual client. Layout, Design and Presentation.
  6. Can I update and edit the final website?
    Yes, we can setup your website so you can edit the text content of the pages yourself - all from within a local web browser. Note that there is an additional charge for this service because it requires the purchase and implementation of another software. But updating the pages are quick and easy.
  7. What is stock photography and where do I get it?
    Sites like Getty Images and iStockPhoto provide vast libraries of photographs for sale. In our concepting design phase, we search for images that will help communicate your business concepts and services.
  8. What is the difference between static and dynamic websites?
    A static site generally means that content is posted and updated as new information becomes available. A dynamic website interacts with a database and allows visitors to request information and have it displayed back to the client browser.
  9. What is Flash animation and does it hinder accessing the site?
    Flash animation was very popular a few years ago as site intro movies. Unfortunately, search engines cannot index the information on that page which is counter intuitive to actually having customers find your site or the products/services within that Flash movie. Flash is still great for presenting multiple points of interest in pre-defined areas, and highly recommended for animated ads.
  10. What is the general timeframe for development?
    After our initial client introduction meeting, visual concepts are typically developed within about 2 weeks, and posted for review. Once approved, the site is generally coded over the next 4-8 weeks. New content or additional functionality can extend the timeframe, but for the most part 4-8 weeks is the time needed to create a brand new you.

 

If your company requires any of the services above, or you are considering a new project or corporate facelift, please contact Roberge Design at 1+ (800) 682-9413.

 

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