Graphic and Web Design FAQ

Does my business need a website?
What costs are involved besides the design of the site?
What is a ‘web host’?
What is a ‘domain name’?
Once I have my site, how will people find it?

Does my business need a website?
Whether or not your business needs a website is something only you can decide, but we can help you make that decision. Some business websites have very obvious benefits, such as the ability to sell products online. Other business web sites have less tangible benefits. For instance, just having contact information on the web makes it much easier for new and existing customers to find you.

What costs are involved besides the design of the site?
Once your web site is designed it needs to be placed on a web host. Web hosting fees generally start at $10/month and can go as high as hundreds of dollars per month for large, complex e-commerce sites. You will also need a domain name. Registrars of domain names generally charge a yearly fee and the domain names can be purchased multiple years in advance. You can also purchase multiple domain names for your website if you wish

What is a ‘web host’?
Web hosts make your web site accessible to anybody on the internet. Generally Web hosts charge a monthly fee for use of their servers. CAIL Design offers competitive web hosting packages and can even customize a hosting plan to fit the individual needs of your web site.

What is a ‘domain name’?
A domain name is a way for people to find your web site (www.yourname.com). CAIL Design can register domain names for you for $9.95/year

Once I have my site, how will people find it?
Many people believe that once they have a web site, visitors will automatically be able to find the site and begin visiting it. Unfortunately there is a lot involved in publicizing and marketing your web site. The most common method of doing this is through the use of search engines (like Google) and web directories (like Yahoo!). For your web site to obtain high rankings in the search engines and be picked up by directories your web site needs to be optimized for best results. CAIL Design offers a comprehensive Search Engine Optimization and Web Marketing plan.