| Do I need a website? |
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Only you can answer this one. Some people want a website to sell online directly to clients, for others, having a web presence brings added value for clients (the ability to publish information or handbooks for instance) and raises the profile of their business. |
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| Why are websites so expensive? |
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For many website design companies, there are expensive overheads as in any other business. Premises, staff etc. Because I work alone, I don't have those overheads, plus, I believe in giving people a fair deal - if something takes 1/2 an hour to do, I don't charge for 1/2 a day. |
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| What kind of things should I put on my website? |
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Take a look at some similar sites. Do they give ideas for your own? Get down to "nitty gritty" of your business - who are your customers? What do they want? What can you give them in added value? And remember, sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words. |
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| How good do the pictures have to be to go on my website? |
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The better quality your original images are, the better they will look on your website. Particularly images such as logos should be sharp and as high resolution as possible. Equally, a photograph taken on a reasonable camera will almost certainly look better than one taken on your phone. Quality in = Quality out. |
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| What is CPanel? |
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CPanel is the "Control Panel" for your website. It is accessed using "http://cpanel.yourwebsitename". It provides powerful features such as setting up email accounts and forwarding, adding databases and monitoring visitor statistics and website usage. It also gives access to many php scripts that include newsletter applications, bloggs, online shopping systems etc. Standard with AB Media Services hosting accounts. |
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| What is CMS? |
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CMS, Content Management System, are a complete website with administration system built into the "backend". They can be accessed from any computer (using a secure login system) and content can be updated, added or deleted. They are not for everyone, however, since they do require some technical knowledge to set up and usuall require some sort of training package for staff who intend to use it. |
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| What is E-Commerce? |
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Often referred to as an "Online Shop", an e-commerce system allows users to purchase and pay for your goods or services online. E-commerce systems usually have a very comprehensive administration "back-end" which is accessible using secure log in. Stock control, customer management, special offers etc. can all be catered for with most systems although the more features a system has, the complicated it will be. A training package would usually be required for all those intending to use the system. |
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