Frequently Asked Questions
We've included here some basic information and the most frequently asked questions from clients. If you have any questions not addressed here, feel free to contact us directly.
How much does a typical web site cost?
There are several factors that that affect the ultimate cost of your web site. These factors include:
- number of pages
- number of images or graphics
- amount of graphic work involved
- amount of advanced programming involved beyond HTML
- annual domain name registration fee
- monthly/annual web hosting fee
Do you offer any type of discounts?
Yes, we offer repeat customers up to 25% off of most new services. For non-profit organizations that can provide proof of their non-profit status, we offer additional discounts on a case by case basis. Please be sure to identify yourself as a non-profit or repeat customer when requesting a quote for our services.
How do I pay?
You can either pay by check or credit card. If you prefer to pay by credit card you can do so via PayPal, a reputable and secure financial transaction company. Payments by check will need to clear first before the project begins or moves forward. A $50 fee will be charged for any bounced checks or stop payments.
Do you have a payment schedule?
Your project total cost is charged in three payments. The initial deposit (33-50%) is due upfront upon project commitment and contract acceptance. (Contracts are optional on smaller projects.) The initial deposit is used to immediately secure a registered domain name and hosting services required for the web site deployment if needed. After the design & development phase a second payment (33-25%) is due. After the pre-launch testing phase and your website is ready to launch, the final payment (33-25%) is due.
What is a domain name & domain registration fee?
A domain name is your web site's address on the internet. Our domain name is www.logicallydesigned.com. A domain name must be registered with an official domain name registrar each year for an annual fee. Registered domain names are unique world wide and case insensitive. If you do not have a registered domain name, we can recommend a name to you based on the information you give us. We also handle domain name registration as part of the website design plan. It may be possible that the name you want may already be taken. To determine if your preferred (unregistered) domain name is available, you can go to www.whois.com or any of a number of services out there that can tell you which domain names are available.
What is a URL?
It stands for "uniform resource locator" and its the specific webpage address as viewed in your web browser's address or location bar. For example, you would type in http://www.logicallydesigned.com/ to access our home page. While it appears to be similar to your domain name, it contains additional information that the internet utilizes to locate the specific page requested.
What is a web host & hosting fee?
A web host or an internet hosting service is a company that provides space on their servers for clients to use (ie: for storing website files etc) for a monthly/annual fee. For you to have a website on the internet, the web site files need to be on a server (computer) with access to the internet. Millions of servers are connected to the Internet and run continuously throughout the world. If you do not have access to a hosting service we can help you choose one that best fits your needs.
Can I choose you to design my site and use my own web hosting?
Yes, you can use any web hosting service you like. Once your website has been completed you will need to provide us with your web hosting ftp login username as password so that we can upload your website for you.
What is web design & web development?
Web design is the specific process of planning & creating a web site. Web development has a more broad scope including web design, e-commerce, client-side or server-side coding, web server configuration and more. Logically Designed focuses mostly on web design with some development services being added every day.
What is site maintenance?
Site maintenance is a fee paid monthly to keep your site updated with new content that you provide. Most good web sites have new content updated regularly. Fresh content is what will keep your visitors coming back. This is an optional service that we provide for our customers. If you want to maintain your website yourself you can do so.
Can you create a few new pages for my existing site?
Probably yes. Send us a link to your site in your request for a quote and we'll review your existing site design to determine the cost of creating new content pages.