We include here the answers to our most
commonly asked questions. New or revised questions will be
added as our client base dictates. If you do not find the
answer to your question within the site, then please do not
hesitate to contact us.
Why do I need a website?
Your website can: Provide information and promote sales 24 hours a day, seven days a week, Level the playing field between your business and competitors, Increase your ability to communicate with your customers, Enhance customer/brand loyalty and Add to your credibility with your customers. Your customers - and potential customers - are using the Web to obtain information, buy products, and establish relationships with businesses. Shouldn't they be coming to you instead of your competitors?
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I'm just starting out in business, can you develop a website for me?
We know how important it is to develop a presence on the Internet. We will work with you to develop an attractive site within your budget. The design can encompass avenues for expansion as your business grows.
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I already have a website. Can you update it for me?
We not only generate original web sites, we can revamp or update existing sites. It may be time for a second
generation website, or time to replace outdated information.
We can help. Let us know what your needs are.
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How many pages will I need?
Every business has different needs. We will work with you to determine how many pages you need after learning more about your company and its method of operation and goals. We have clients with sites consisting of a single page and others whose sites are over 50 pages.
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What will I need to provide?
This is your website so we need your input to make it achieve you want it to achieve. We work with you to take your ideas, dreams, plans, etc., and using our technological abilities, put a website together that is functional and attractive.
We may need logos, photos, brochures, flyers, newsletters or other artwork that identify your business. If possible, we would prefer you to outline what the text of the pages should say -- you know your business better than we do. We work with you to add ideas and strategies to create an optimal website. Our goal is to do the best possible job for you -- your satisfaction is important to our success.
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How long will it take to have my website created?
What usually takes the longest is gathering the necessary information. Once we have the material we need it goes quickly. Most sites are up within three to six weeks.
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How will people find my website?
We submit your site to the major search engines and encourage you to put your World Wide Web address on everything you can, i.e.: Advertisements, business cards, letterhead, checks, fax cover sheets, flyers, brochures, etc.
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Will my website show in the top listings on the search engines?
We design your site from the start with the search engines in mind and when finished, we submit it to the major search engines. Depending on the competition in your industry, we may be able to achieve very good placement on the search engines with this initial submission.
However, if your industry has a great deal of competition, advanced search engine placement may be necessary. These procedures take a bit of time and often resubmission is necessary, but we can usually get top 10-20 placement on many search engines - depending on the keywords.
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Can I maintain my website myself?
Yes you can! However, it's been our experience that HTML and web design is not as easy as it appears to be at first glance. Getting the pages to look right in all browsers; getting images to view properly and load quickly, are skills we have developed over the years.
As an alternative we can provide your site with a Content Management System, this will allow you secure access to your site and will provide you with a means of updating the pages of your web site.
We also offer very reasonably priced maintenance packages, so if your site is likely to need updating on a regular basis, we will be more than happy to discuss all of these options with you.
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Can Spider Link help with all of the above?
Yes, without question. We offer a comprehensive service at very attractive rates, and as our core business philosophy is one of 'providing a customer focused quality driven service', you are assured of a first class product.
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The Internet can be a dangerous
place. Remember to back up your vital information on a regular
basis and employ an up to date anti-virus package on your system.