How long does it take to have a Web Site designed?
Your "Web Site design" time frame will be determined by 3 factors; the size of your Web Site, the amount of graphics and complexity of your site design, and our current client design schedule. When you have gathered together all of your Web Site information and are ready to begin, we will give you an estimated completion date.
Do I need to use a "local" Web Site designer?
 No. We create Web Sites for clients who are UK based as well as World-Wide. We can also create Web Sites in other languages.

With the aid of e-mail, it is possible to communicate effectively as well as efficiently across long distances. 75% of all our communication with our clients is done via e-mail. There are many advantages of communicating via e-mail such as the fact that you as a client will have a written record of all of our communications. In addition, communicating via e-mail also helps us keep our overhead down which results in us being able to charge Web Site design fees that are reasonable and competitive.

Not accustomed to using e-mail to communicate? If you are going to have a Web Site, now is the time to become comfortable using e-mail as a communication tool! Be aware of the fact that your future Web Site visitors will most likely want to contact you and/or communicate via e-mail.
How do I obtain a Web Site design quote from J|NET Designs?
 If you already have a Web Site but require some enhancements or a "makeover" of your existing Web Site, you will need to provide us with your url (Web Site address) and some details of what your goals and objectives are. For example, if you require to spruce up your existing Web Site with new graphics, or perhaps you would like to give it a full makeover with new graphics and a complete re-organisation of the content.

If you do not yet have a Web Site, and you believe that your Web Site will be more than 2-3 pages, we will generally ask you to forward a copy of the materials you plan to use to us so that we may review them.

In either case, the more information you can provide us with the better we will be able to assist you. After reviewing your materials or current Web Site, we will provide you with a written quote and send it to you either by e-mail or post.

If you would like a Web Site design quote or if you are not sure what you would like to have done but have some questions, please telephone or e-mail us by filling out our information form. If you would like to view a basic outline of our Web Site design, please take a moment to visit our Design Services and then fill out a quotation form.
How does the Web Site design process work?
 We have found that one of the most commonly asked questions from our future clients is, "How do I get from start to finish in the development of my Web Site?" It is for that reason that we decided to prepare a basic outline of the web design process. You may or may not have started your planning, but in either case, we hope this outline helps to answer any questions that you may have had regarding this subject.

Remember that developing an effective Web Site takes careful thought and planning. What you put into the planning stages will ultimately be reflected in the end product. Your future Web Site is your on-line advertisement and careful planning with the creation of great content will aid in the success of your Web Site.

If you have preferences about your future Web Site's style or layout, make note of some existing Web Sites that would make good examples of your preferences. Providing us with the addresses of these Web Sites along with a description of your likes and/or dislikes will be very helpful during the design of your future Web Site.

Create a list of categories for subject areas that you wish to cover in your Web Site.

Using the list of subject categories you created, gather together all the information and any specific photos, logos, etc. you that you would like to use. Remember that all content/information should be written the way that you like it to appear on your Web Site. Please be aware that Your web designer does not write content for Web Sites. If you are planning to have a "Links" page, you will need to gather together any links that you think would be interesting to your visitors. Keep in mind that you can always add more links at a later date to expand the page.

Once you have your Web Site materials together, J|NET Designs can provide you with a project quote and approximate completion date. You may send information to us by e-mail, fax or post. Please note that all price quotes are given based on you providing written content in electronic format. This means that if your material has been written out on computer, you should copy and paste the information into the body of an e-mail and send it to us. If you have graphics and/or logos that are already in electronic format, they may be sent along as attachments. If your information and/or materials are not in electronic format they may be mailed or faxed to us. To contact J|NET Designs about receiving a quote, please fill out our Web Site Quote Form.

After we have received confirmation that your quote is acceptable, we will send you a package with materials that you will need to fill out, sign and send back to us along with a deposit cheque in the amount of 50% of the quoted price. In addition, you will also need to send us any specific logos or photos, original artwork, etc., that need to be scanned.

After we receive your materials and deposit, we will start the design and development of your Web Site.

When your Web Site is completed, we will upload your Web Site files to a temporary directory on our server. We will furnish you with a Web Site address that will take you to the temporary location of your Web Site.

Next you will need to take some time and review your Web Site thoroughly. While you are reviewing your Web Site, you will need to make note of any changes, additions, corrections, etc. that you would like to make. Once you have compiled your entire list of changes, etc., you will need to send it to us via e-mail.

Upon receiving your list, we will make all the changes/additions to your Web Site.

It's time for the final review, so you may again review your Web Site and send us a list of any final adjustments you wish to make. After the final adjustments are done (if any) we are ready to move on to step number 11!

At this point, we will prepare your final invoice and send it to you. Upon our receipt of your final payment, we will then upload your Web Site to your web space.

Should you decide to have J|NET Designs promote your site to search engines, directories, etc., we will begin to do so at this time.
Web Site Gallery.
 The sites featured in the Web Site Gallery section reflect the kind of work we strive for at J|NET Designs. Our first priority is our customers and their preferences. After all, their Web Sites must reflect the image that they want to portray.

Our Web Site too is an example of our work. We strive for originality, clean concise design that is easy to navigate, and graphics that are neatly done.

Another important factor we incorporate in all of our sites is reasonable loading time. In this busy world of ours, it is not our nature to wait. It seems like an eternity when Web Sites take too long to load. A balance must be achieved to allow reasonable load time while not sacrificing design and graphic quality.

Our "J|NET Designs" Web Site Gallery section is an important feature of this Web Site. In the very near future we will be expanding this section to include more examples of our work. For now, we hope you enjoy viewing some of the recent examples that we have featured.

Should I have a domain name for my web address?
We highly recommend that you get a domain name. Without a domain name, your Web Site address will be connected to someone else's domain name which leaves you with very little control and may create problems for you down the road.

Starting off with your own domain name is the best choice rather than beginning without one. Changing your Web Site address at a later date can be a costly and time consuming project. This includes re-promoting your site on-line and off-line, reprinting your business cards/promotional materials, and much more.

Another important point is the fact that a domain name is easier for people to remember! Get your own domain name and avoid future disasters. It is well worth the money!

 What if my Web Site needs regular maintenance or updating?
Most good Web Sites are continually updated with new information. You should expect that your Web Site will require maintenance. For example, when you own a car your investment doesn't stop there. You need to change the oil, fill it up with fuel, etc. It is for this reason that you should set aside a budget for the updating of your Web Site.

In the past, we provided some of our clients with templates so they could do their own updating. This did not work out at all. We spent hours and hours writing the instructions and then hours and hours walking our clients through the process via e-mail. Still after much coaching, the Web Site pages they updated ended up in shambles and we had to go in and repair the damage. After all of that, most of them ended up having us do their updating or didn't update their sites at all. It has taken us years to learn the ins and outs of proper coding and it simply isn't something we can teach someone else to do in 5 easy lessons.

So, in closing, we do not provide templates for you to do your own updating. We do, however, keep our updating fees reasonable. In addition, we always try to complete any general maintenance type items that you may request in a timely fashion.
What is a domain name?
A domain name is a specific Web Site address that you choose and register. Our Web Site address is a domain name: "http://www.jnetdesigns.cjb.net". A domain name cannot be any longer than 26 characters. All characters (including hyphens) after the "http://www." are counted towards the maximum 26 character limit. For example, our domain name (http://www.yourwebdesigner.com) is 19 characters (including the .com at the very end of the address).

TIP 1:  You cannot begin or end your domain name with a hyphen ("-").
TIP 2:  You cannot use spaces in your domain name.
TIP 3:  You may use letters, numbers, or hyphens in a domain name.
TIP 4:  It is best to use all lower case letters.
Where do I get information & graphics to put on my Web Site?
Making a successful site is synonymous with making it unique and original. It is for that reason, along with copyright infringement* issues, that you should develop your own written materials. In addition, you may also wish to supplement your materials by asking your company, organisation, suppliers, and/or franchisors if they would allow you to incorporate some of their marketing and/or promotional information into your Web Site.

Many people think that anything on the web is "fair game" and may be copied. After spending time and money to develop materials, content, and graphics for a Web Site, would you like someone to come along and take them without asking and use them for their own benefit? Most likely you would not.

When you are gathering together your Web Site materials, it is more important to remember where you should not obtain your Web Site information and graphics from. You should never take or copy graphics, information or content from another person or company's Web Site without first receiving written permission from the owner of the materials.

So where do you get the information and graphics for your site? The answer is clear. Write the content yourself and/or only use information that you have written permission to use. This may not be the easiest way to put your Web Site information together, but it is the best. The end result will be an original Web Site that is uniquely you. As far as graphics are concerned, keep them unique by having J|NET Designs create original graphics and/or obtain the proper permissions to use company logos, and/or graphics.

If you require any more information please do not hesitate to telephone us at J|NET Designs or fill out our Web Site Quote form. Request Web Site Quote


 

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