What is the procedure of creating a web site?
Why is a Web Page better than other advertising?
How can I minimise costs?
What is the payment schedule?
Who owns the copyrights?
What if I decide to cancel a design job?
How will I monitor design work progress?
How will I receive my web site once it's completed?
What if we need extra pages, new features, statistical analysis and Updates/Amendments?
Can I have lots of animations on my site?



What is the procedure of creating a web site?

Establishment
· Clarify roles, responsibilities, confirm project objectives and goals
· Establish design criteria and key messages
· Discuss corporate identity strategy
· Determine schedule requirements
· Confirm budget
· Continue developmental discussions and make recommendations
Development
· Develop and present concept directions
· Select concept and evolve
· Review budget and schedule
· Amendments and proofing
Completion
· Client review
· Amendments and proofing
· Review budget and schedule
· Delivery

Why is a Web Page better than other advertising?

Having a web site is one of the cheapest forms of advertising you can buy, and yet it is also one of the best. The benefits of a web page are:
· It can contain multiple pages of information
· It can include pictures, diagrams and maps - in colour of course
· It can contain separate pages for different products
· Pages can be updated easily - even daily or weekly if needed
· It can include a message form to make it easier for customers to contact you by email
· It is easy to find using search engines
· It can be seen by anyone around the world who is connected to the WWW, 24 hours a day

How can I minimise costs?
Two words: Be Prepared. Have files with the text you want on the page, have a good idea of what the graphics ought to look like, and know what feel you are looking for. The less we have to retrace our steps because of a changed idea on your part, the less the price will rise. Likewise, the less time the we have to spend on typing and retyping of what could be prepared material, the less fat will appear on the bill!

What is the payment schedule?

An initial payment of one-half of the total cost of the estimate is required upon contracting with us,with the remainder due upon completion of the web site.

Who owns the copyrights?

Upon the final payment of the account, the copyright ownership goes to the client.
Make sure you ask this question of all Web Designers, as by law, the copyright remains with the Designer by default. Quite often you will have to pay extra for copyright ownership of your site.

What if I decide to cancel a design job?

We only charge you for what work has been done (minimum 50% of total costs).

How will I monitor design work progress?

We will send the design work for you to approve in PDF form. You are required then to digitally sign your approval, which then means the next stage can be commenced.

Then, depending on where you host, you can have your own directory on this web server (itpays-webdesign.com.au/client_test) or your own web server (yourserver.com/client_test) where you can view the design work in progress (as well as PDF's). You will also receive E-mail updates detailing any changes.

How will I receive my web site once it's completed?

Once you approve the final design work, we will upload all the files to your web server/host provider. Once uploaded, we will thoroughly test your web site's HTML, Links, browser compatability and dynamic content to ensure everything is working properly. You will also have the option of receiving the completed web site via E-mail attachment, Floppy disk, or CD.

What if we need extra pages, new features, statistical analysis and Updates/Amendments?

Many companies recognise that their businesses may not function in the same way on the Internet and are actively learning the new techniques necessary to succeed. They keep their web sites in a constant state of change, closely monitoring visitors reactions and making amendments accordingly. In this way they are constantly refocusing their businesses towards customer needs. IT Pays Web Design offer an on-going maintenance program and can provide you with sophisticated statistical analysis that will help you develop your web site effectively.

Can I have lots of animations on my site?

There are all sorts of great and fun gimmicks to build into a web site. Sometimes they are relevant but mostly used to please the Web Designer trying to demonstrate that he or she "Can Do" this stuff! But in most cases a simple, fast loading, clear and easy to navigate sites makes more business.