Frequently Asked Questions:
Q) What is Thiscouldbeyourwebsite.com?
A) Thiscouldbeyourwebsite.com is the name that I first started with in 2000. Although now I just present myself there is still recognition from my earliest clients.
Q) How much does a web site cost?
A) Web sites vary in price according to several things, the first of course being the size of the site; The cost of a web site grows coincident with the number of pages being developed. The second factor is the programming variables involved. Many sites require additional programming outside of standard HTML; Flash, and complex forms are among the more popular of these additional services. At the minimum you have domain registration, annual web hosting, then building your basic web site. There are no hidden fees or maintenance agreements. Your site is built on a time and materials basis.
Q) Do I have to host my web site with you?
A) You don't have to host your web site with me however I typically find that my production is significantly faster when using our system. I can reuse code, overcome support hurdles such as control panels, spam filters, mail systems, anti virus, forms, and importantly your site's statistics package. In short, this saves you time and money in the long run.
Q) Your clients are in Santa Barbara but you live in Austin?
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Yes, I relocated from Santa Barbara California to Austin Texas in 2006. I can support my clients remotely from nearly anywhere in the world.
Q) There are so many web page designers, why should I choose you to build my web site?
A) Unfortunately finding someone reliable to design, manage, support, and commit to a long term relationship can be a challenge. I have 8 years of experience building and supporting web sites, a diverse portfolio and resume, references and testimonials available at your request.
Q) How do I get my site listed in Google, Yahoo, and MSN?
A) When building a web site there are several things which must be done in order to fully optimize your site for the web. Search engines care very little about how much your site costs, or how pretty it is. What they do care about is relevant content and programming. The sites which gain prominence on the search engines are those which are relevant to their markets, rich in content and promote usability for the end user.
Q) Do you work with web site templates?
A) I will modify or customize a pre-designed template.
Q) What else do you do?
A) Since I work with your web site, email, internet marketing, and your company data I often get pulled in as an IT person. I'm happy to assist you with basic computer support to help integrate your new web technologies and functions.
Q) What don't you do?
A) My primary focus is building and managing small business web sites. I don't do: adult, political, religious, or non profit web sites. I will consider volunteer projects on a case by case basis.
