- We want a new website. How does the process work?
- How long will a new website take to build?
Honestly, a big part of the process is how quickly we receive the content and/or approval of proofs. Generally, if we have all the pieces, it roughly takes 2-3 weeks from start to finish depending on the size of the site. Larger sites take longer.
- What is included in your website package?
Includes web pages, flash animations, web optimization of all images, internal and external links, custom style sheet, asp and cold fusion coding, custom interactive map, forms, and search engine registration. Domain registration and hosting fees are not included in the standard website package.
- Do you have a standard fee for website?
We do not have a standard fee as we do not do plug-and-play websites. Each website is unique and will therefore require a custom quote to suit your needs. Our quotes are based on number of pages/content and complexity. You will always be provided a quote to approve before any work begins.
- How much do additional pages cost?
Additional pages begin at $195. Price will vary depending on level of page's complexity.
- What are your maintenance fees?
Web updates are billed at $40 an hour. Most changes take an hour or less. There is a minimum charge of one half hour.
- How are updates made? Can we make them ourselves?
We use the latest in web technology to build new sites. Unless you have adequate knowledge of web technologies, we do not recommend updating yourself. Most text changes can be done by Larson Arts for the minimum half hour or $20. Simply email requested changes and they will be live on your site within 24 to 72 hours.
- Do you offer hosting?
We can offer hosting for sites that we build. In essence, Larson Arts is a friendly internet landlord that rents out website real estate. We provide space for your site plus security, power and reliability. With 99.9% up time, your site will virtually always be available for users around the world.
Hosting Fees Includes: 200 MB of disk space 20 GB data transfer CGI script support PHP ASP.NET support - What is File Transfer Protocol (FTP)?
File Transfer Protocal, or FTP, is a way to send large files via internet that are otherwise too large to email. These would be file sizes in excess of 5 MB.
Larson Arts has its very own FTP server if you need to send us large files. Simply visit Our FTP Site and upload your files. Additionally, FTP information would give us access to upload your new site if we are not hosting. - If I choose Larson Arts as my host, what is the process?
There are two major steps to completing this transaction. First, we will need you to access your domain registrar (such as Go Daddy or Register.com) and input the new DNS numbers we provide you, or if you prefer, you can provide us log-in information for your registar and we can do this for you. Then we set things up on our server to Host your website. That's it!
- How do I set up my new email address?
- Can you handle our email marketing campaign or newsletters?
Larson Arts can design and build your email newsletters; however, we do not create, maintain or in any other way deal with databases.
- Do you offer Search Engine Optimization (SEO)?
We will make every effort to make your site as search engine friendly as possible. This includes the coding of "Keywords". These are the words search engines use to classify and list your site. You will provide these words which should be specifically related to your business. We can asist you in the creation of this list. We also add a line of code that has the search engine revisit periodically to see if anything new has been posted.
- Can you help improve my websites ranking in search engines?
Not really. There are several criteria which affect ranking on any given search engine. One is the number of years you have owned the domain name or URL. Five or more is better. Larger sites rank higher most of the time with 30 plus pages. Another, and possibly most important criteria, is inbound links to your site from other sites. The more sites that link back to yours the higher your site is listed in a given search. There are services that claim that they can increase your ranking but none we can recommend.
- Do you do newspaper and magazine ads?
In a word hellyeswecan! Print design is actually our claim to fame. We can design just about anything you may need. We've done hundreds of ads in local and regional and national newspapers and magazines. We can design your ad and send it to you, or the publicatoin of your choosing.
- Do you design logos?
We certainly do. Identity development is another one of our specialties. Please browse our Work section to see examples.
- Can you get my materials printed?
Yes. We have connections with printers across the country and can get just about anything printed. Often we can save you enough on printing to actually cover our design fees. Professional design coupled with professional printing.
- Do you take credit cards?
We now accept all major credit cards via PayPal. If you would like more information about this process, please use our contact form.
- Do you offer package deals?
Yes, if you have a number of different projects we can offer you a package deal to encompass your needs.
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