Do I need a web site?
Ans: Whether you require a company page, an e-commerce solution or a personal web site to get your ideas across - the benefits of having a web site are innumerable. If you cannot be found online, to those who use the internet, it is like you do not exist.
How much does a web site cost?
Ans: All web sites are different. The cost of having one producted ultimately depends on it's functionality. There is usually productions costs and then the cost of maintenance. For example, small informational web sites can cost only a few hundred dollars to maintain per year, excluding productions costs.
If you are interested in having a web site built, click here for an obligation free quote or visit our currently offered packages page. If you have questions regarding the development process feel free to contact us.
Why should I choose ExpediaHost to design my web site?
Ans: All of our web sites and multimedia solutions are designed to the highest standards and are tested to be compatible on all major computer systems and browsers. We plan and work hard to create your web site exactly the way you want.
Can I update my own web site?
Ans: If you are comfortable writing and debugging code, are aware of the cross platform issues between Unix, Linux and Windows, MAC OS, different protocols such as FTP, HTTP, understand image compression and when to use different formats (JPEG and GIF)....sure.
Otherwise, you might want to leave it up to the "professionals" who spend countless hours up to their ears in this industry.
What about those companies that will develop my site for £ 45?
Ans: Plain and simple. Creating a site that works requires a lot of work, training, experience and education. Putting up a PKR 5000 site created by an amateur will only hurt your online reputation.
Would you send out a less than perfect brochure? If the answer is no, then why would you skimp on a web site?
Your Web site represents your company, and gives your customer a "first impression", and will make or break you.
How does web development work exactly? What should I expect?
Ans: It depends on the scope of your project. If you are looking at developing a low to medium end site (£ 80 - 120) we usually follow these steps:
» Meet to discuss your online goals. Likes, dislikes, what to include, etc. Register domain name, set up server space, deal with administrative issues involved, among others.
» Next, we go through the initial creative process. This allows us to address navigational issues - color palette, the purpose of the site - and all in all, it guarantees that the customer will be able to get the info they need.
» Web design process begins. We create a site map, and a mock up of how we see the site layout. We run it by the client, and make the appropriate changes.
» Finalize development
» Implementation - upload site to server, test, launch.
» Last, but certainly not least, Marketing.
Do you transfer files to my Web site or do I ?
Ans: Files can be transfered to your web site by our staff or by yourself, using an FTP (File Transfer Protocol ) client.
Is there a charge to change or update my site?
Ans: There is no charge if you have a self-editable web site where you can access the site, with user ID and password security, and type in changes as often as you like. In the event you want our support staff to make the changes for you there are hourly costs associated. Our support staff will be glad to assist you with any changes. They can be reached by telephone or email.
Do you offer e-commerce packages?
Ans: Yes we do, from shopping carts to customized information sharing. We have e-commerce packages that range from PKR 20,000.00 to PKR 1,000,000.00. The costs all depend on your requirements. We also offer secure merchant gateways to transact business in real time with automated fulfillment. Our E-commerce packages can handle any type of electronic processing from credit cards to checks and other electronic transfers.
Do you offer financing or take credit cards?
Ans: Yes, we do both.