• What are your web design rates?

• How long is the web design process?

• Can you make changes to my website in the future?

• I have a website that isn't working for my business, what can be done?

• Where do I purchase a domain name?

• Who should I host my website with?

• How can I be sure my website will be found on the search engines?

• Can you create a logo for my business?

• Do I really need to have my website created by a web design company or can I do it on my own?

• Do you provide web design services outside of Victoria, BC?

What are your web design rates?

There is no quick answer to this question unfortunately. I base my rates on a combination of the number of pages, the amount of image work and many other areas of design. Each web design job is different therefore it is impossible for me to have one set rate. I do not generally charge hourly for web design contracts, my hourly rate generally applies more to changes to existing websites and image work. Why? Well being the perfectionist that I am I have decided that it is in the best interest of my clients to charge for the job so that if I find myself spending endless hours trying to create the perfect website you will not be charged for my pickiness. I strive to be the best deal in town and do everything I can to provide the best service at the least expensive price.
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How long is the web design process?

Of course the answer to this question will vary based on the contract however I can tell you that on average a basic 10 page website will take approximately 2 weeks to produce. The time frames are of course different with each contract but my general rule of thumb is that the current website I am working on is the most important and it will be completed before beginning work on new contracts. Image work varies based on the job, logo design takes about 2 days and basic image editing can be done in a matter of minutes to a few hours. If you are needing changes made to your existing website the time frames are based on the changes needed. Small changes can be made as quickly as the day you have requested the change, website redesign usually takes closer to one week. If you are in a rush and would like your web design needs addressed as quickly as possible some arrangements can be made to speed up the process.
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Can you make changes to my website in the future?

As your business changes and grows you may need to update information or change images on your website. Once your website is complete changes to it in the future are quick and easy and are no problem at all to attend to. Future updates are not included in the price of your original web design contract but most changes are inexpensive and few and far between. If you foresee a number of changes to your site over time I can offer you a maintenance package at the time of your original web design contract which will entitle you to an agreed on number of web design hours over the course of one year for a reduced rate paid up front.
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I have a website that isn't working for my business, what can be done?

If you already have a website but you haven't seen the results you were expecting there could be a number of problems with your existing website. There are many factors involved in the design of a successful website. Your problem may be rooted in navigation or simply esthetics, or perhaps your website has everything it needs and is just not being found on the search engines. If you are concerned with the lack of performance of your website I would be more than happy to look over it with you to try and pin point the problem free of charge. If you are in need of redesign work I can help you make your website become what you first intended ...successful. If your design looks great and there is no web design work needed the next step would be to seek out search engine positioning services. You can find such services through Beanstalk Search Engine Positioning.
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Where do I purchase a domain name?

I can recommend three ways to purchase a domain name. If you want to save a bit of cash and do it on your own I would recommend godaddy.com. I have recommended this to a few clients and some have found it an easy process while others get a little lost and end up needing help. The next option is to buy your domain name through your hosting provider. This is a simple process though you should be careful that you are not paying too much, some companies will severely over charge for this service so make sure you do your homework before jumping in. If you would like I can also purchase the domain name for you along with your web design contract. I do charge a small fee for the time over the cost of the domain name registration.
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Who should I host my website with?

If you don't already have a web hosting company in mind I can recommend a company that I am sure you will be happy with. Based in Victoria, BC, WeDoHosting.com is a very reputable company with outstanding customer service and a strong history of quality web hosting service, it's who I host with because I want to be sure that my website is in the best hands. You may be able to find slightly cheaper hosting elsewhere but for the small price difference it is really worth going with a company like WeDoHosting.com if for nothing more than peace of mind knowing your website will be up and running even when you're not.
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How can I be sure my website will be found on the search engines?

A website on it's own with no thought given to search engine positioning really doesn't stand much of a chance making it onto the first few pages of the search engines. Of course it depends on your competition but for any competitive business it is very important to ensure that your site will be ranking well. Each web design contract with FAR-SITED WEB DESIGN includes submissions to the leading search engines along with being designed with search engine positioning in mind. In many cases websites that I have designed fair very well on their own, however for more competitive search terms it is important to call in the professionals to work their magic on your website and get you ranking in the spots that will benefit your business. If you desire full website optimization and/or advanced submissions this can be arranged for an additional cost to your basic web design contract through Beanstalk Search Engine Positioning.
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Can you create a logo for my business?

Does your business need a fresh look online or is the logo on your website different than your new company logo? I can recreate your existing logo for online use or create a new logo for you. The creation of logos takes much care and marketing know how to ensure that your business is represented as you feel it should be. I have found that many businesses do not have a consistent look and feel and this can pose a big problem. When you are marketing your business it is very important that you have a distinct identity, that people will recognize you whether they are at your doorstep or online. I can provide you with this consistency in designing your logo and tying your website color scheme and images in to create a very uniform and recognizable identity for your business.
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Do I really need to have my website created by a web design company or can I do it on my own?

This is by far the most often asked question. Of course people want to save money and with all the "do it yourself" packages available many people think that they can save a ton of cash and produce a website for their business on their own. My answer to this question is simple. If you want to sell don't do it on your own, if you want a small hobby site to put up your wedding pictures or something like that then by all means get creative and have fun but be ready for a fairly time consuming process. The reason you should hire a professional for your business' web design work is simple. Your business is important and should be represented in the most professional manner possible. You are competing with businesses who have had professional web design companies design their websites and if you want to be able to compete with them then you will have to be sure that your website is being created with marketing, search engine placement, ease of navigation and esthetics in mind. There is a lot of work in web design, some of which when you are surfing the internet you probably don't even notice but there is reason why you find and stay at the websites that you do, there was a web design company behind it all to ensure that you would end up at that website.
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Do you provide web design services outside of Victoria, BC?

Thanks to the wonderful world of the internet, I can work with you wherever you are. I have clients that I have never met from places outside of Victoria. All that is needed is an initial phone meeting to go over some details and then it is up to you whether we use email or the phone or both to communicate throughout the design process. So if you are on the Sunshine Coast of BC or on the east coast of the US or for that matter anywhere else on this big beautiful planet, we can work together for your business.
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