Below are some of the most frequently asked questions and a tips on how to choose the best web site design company to fit your needs.

1. How much does a web site design cost?

GraphicsGraphics specializes in custom web site design and development. Each project is quoted individually based on your company's needs, goals, and vision. Because each web site is custom designed to fit a clients specific needs prices vary. Our Web Design section gives a general idea of pricing. For a quote on designing a web site please fill out our Quote Request Form.

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2. I don't know anything about web site design and development, what is the process?

Customer service is priortiy at GraphicsGraphics Website Design & Development. We will walk you through the process step by step. Below is a general guideline of the process.

• A meeting either by phone or face to face to determine the requirements of the project and to map out a web site development plan.
• A formal proposal is presented for review. Upon acceptance of proposal a 50% deposit is required to begin work. Depending on size of project 1/3 payments are sometimes set.
• You have homework! To start the design of your web site we ask that you look at web sites and provide us with the website addresses of the sites you like different aspects of. This process gives us a good idea of what you are visualizing and the style you desire for your web sites overall look and feel. You will also need to pull together the content and verbiage you want for your web site. If help is needed to write the content of your site we offer content writing services as well.
• A design concept is presented for your approval. Once the design is approved the building of your web site begins! Completed pages are submitted for your review. Once the entire site is completed we walk through the web site with you. Once final approval is given by you the final payment balance is due and we push your web site live on the internet!

Working together is crucial in providing a finished product that exceeds your expectations getting your web site completed in the time frame agreed upon.

Please see the great article featured on our information page - 10 Tips for Planning an Outstanding Website

Also see:
How Web Design Can Affect Search Engine Rankings by John Metzler
13 Ways to Destroy Your Website by Scott J. Patterson

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3. Can I maintain my own web site?

We offer ecommerce solutions that allow you to add, modify, and delete your own items as well as maintain the content on designated pages. For all other web site maintenance needs we provide Web Master services.

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4. I have some experience with FrontPage, can I maintain my site myself?

Our web sites are compatible with FrontPage and in most cases you can maintain your web site using FrontPage. Your web site hosting company must provide hosting that includes FrontPage extentions.

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5. Do you offer web site maintenance services?

Yes, we offer Web Master services. Our Web Master services are billed by the hour or we offer maintenance packages to fit your web site maintenance needs.

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6. How long will it take to design my web site?

Our formal proposal includes a time frame to complete your site. However, meeting the determined deadline also depends on you. Providing all the content needed for the web site up front and quick response on requested approvals is crucial to completing your web site within the time frame agreed upon. Typically a website will take 4-6 weeks to complete. Time varies depending on size of website and development requirements.

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7. Why are template designs cheaper than GraphicsGraphics custom web site designs?

Template designs are premade designs that are sold over and over. Although they are an inexpensive alternative to a custom web site design they also have limitations and disadvantages. See the table below comparing some of the advantages and disadvantages of a templated web site design vs a custom web site design.

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8. Can I start off with a small web site and expand upon it as my needs grow?

Yes, your web site can be designed in a "phased" approach growing as you grow and your budget grows. GraphicsGraphics will be there with you every step of the way.

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9. Do I own the web site when it is done?

Yes, after final payment is made you own all graphics and files associated with the web site. GraphicsGraphics will provide you a CD containing all web site files at any time upon request. The web site design created for you cannot be re-sold to anyone else.

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10. How much input do I have in the web site design process?

Your input in the web site design process is encouraged. We will guide you and make suggestions based on our expertise.

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11. How long have you been doing web site design and development?

I, the owner of GraphicsGraphics Website Design & Development, have been doing web site design since 1999. The GraphicsGraphics team has over 10 years of combined experience in web site design and development.

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12. How long has GraphicsGraphics been in business?

GraphicsGraphics Website Design & Development has been doing business in Phoenix Arizona since 2001.

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13. Do you have references?

Yes, we will provide references upon request. Our business is based off of word of mouth and referred clients count as a large percentage of our business.

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14. Do you have samples of websites you have designed?

Yes, please see our Web Site Design Portfolio to see some of our latest and past projects.

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15. I don't see an answer to my question here.

Please Contact Us directly and we will be happy to answer any questions you have. Our Information page is also a good resourse of information. Our featured article of interest this week is - How Web Design Can Affect Search Engine Rankings By John Metzler

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