Frequently Asked Questions
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How long will it take for my web site to be designed and put on the internet?
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The timescale of a website design project is often dictated by the your requirements. If you have a deadline in mind we will endeavour to meet it for you. The most common delay in the creation and completion of a new website is waiting for content (text/images) to be sent to us by the client.
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Will we need to have a meeting in connection with the website design?
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In the majority of cases a meeting isn't necessary and most of our websites are generally completed with contact via email and telephone only. We place suggested website designs onto the Internet in a place where only yourselves and Blue Apple Studios can view the content. We then liaise with you regularly to discuss the web designs in order that the website design and functionality is exactly as you want.
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In what format should I supply words and photographs for my new website?
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It is helpful to us if you are able to provide text and photographs in electronic form - for example, the files output by a digital camera and the words in MS word or similar format. If this is not possible, I can help you get your information ready for use on the website.
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Will my website design be" Search Engine" friendly, otherwise knows as Search Engine Optimised?
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All our websites are created with search engines (SEO) in mind and the website design is compliant with search engine guidelines. It is a good idea for your website to be re-evaluated in time as over a period of time the search engines do alter their rules and algorithms and you will want to be certain that your website is kept up to date and complies with new rules etc.
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I run a small/medium size business and want an online presence to promote my business in a professional manner to new customers and to provide a more professional image to existing customers. What do I need to achieve this?
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You need a professionally developed website, a domain name, professional email and hosting facilities for your website. You also need the website to be uploaded onto your hosting facilities and promoted to the search engines.
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How do I update my website?
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There are many different methods which can be used to update websites. The method you choose and the functionality we build into your website design is solely up to yourself although of course we will be glad to advise you which method will suit your needs. If you have a small website consisting of just a few pages and will only wish to make changes very infrequently, then usually it is more cost effective simply to ask Blue Apple Studios to carry out these changes for you. Other methods which are frequently chosen are largely dependant upon how much data or information and pictures you have and how you store this information at present. We can provide an on line content management system (Joomla) where you can either update individual products/pages/services or particular sections of your website. e.g. company news.