1. Why do I need a website?

You need a website because there are hundreds of millions of people that go online every single day to find their goods, services and information that business owners like yourself have to offer. Imagine your company and where it is today and the amount of business you are currently getting. Now imagine that same business located in every small town and city, available in every home across the United States even the world. THAT'S THE DIFFERENCE.

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2. How much will a website cost me?

That all depends on what you want to accomplish online. To inform your market of who you are, where you are, what you do, how to contact you and why they should use you, will cost $300 to $900 dollars on average. If you want all of the above plus the ability to sell products, you might find yourself spending double the previous amount. Either way your Return On Investment should be your biggest consideration. How much are you spending and how much will you get back.

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3. How do I get started?

To get started, first visit other websites in your industry to get ideas on what you want for your website. Ask yourself what you want to accomplish with your website. How many pages you want? What colors you would like to use? etc. Then, make an outline of the ideas you came up with. Prepare any text you would like for your website.

Next, fill out our Questionaire for a no hassle free quote or give us a call.

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4. Once I have a website, how can I make changes if needed?

After you have your website designed your web developer will charge either "X" amount per change or include it in a monthly fee. Most minor changes (text changes or image/photo changes) can be done immediately . Any major changes (adding new pages, etc.) may take some time and you will most likely endure extra charges. We can also set you up with your own control panel to make the changes yourself.

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5. How do I get traffic to my website?

There are lots of ways to get more people to vsit your website. Some may cost you a few dollars but a lot are free.

Buy or create your own email mailing lists. Submit your site to search engines. Include your web address in your phone book ad. Word of mouth. Add your web address to your business cards. Try pay-per-click advertising. (Google, Overture...) Link exchange with other websites. Add more content/text on a regular basis.

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6. What is a domain name?

A domain name is your web address. For example, you are at www.leadingedgewebstudio.com, which is also our domain name/web address/URL. If you don't have a domain name or URL we will purchase one that fits your company needs. Purchasing the right domain name is not that difficult, however with so many websites already on the Internet you might have to play with the wording. When purchasing a domain name make sure it is easily understood. You don't want a long domain name that no one can spell or that is so long that a person could easily type in a wrong letter. If your company name is "The Law offices of Jeff Jones and Associates", try a name that is small and easily remembered like www.joneslaw.com. The less chance for mistakes when typed in the address line the better.

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7. What is hosting?

Hosting is the space you rent on a server (Internet) on which your website resides. There are thousands of servers across the world that rent out space for your website. And like rent, there is a monthly fee. Every website must have this to exist on the Internet. Check out our web hosting prices.

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8. What are search engines?

Search engines are giant web directories indexed by programs. The search engine will list the websites containing the information most relevant to your search. In order for customers to find your company, it's important to have your website optimized for search engines. Some example search engines: www.google.com, www.askjeeves.com, www.yahoo.com, www.excite.com, www.overture.com ...and thousands more

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9. What should I include in my website?

The basics are a "main page"/"welcome page", and a "contact us" page. A lot of people also include an "about us" page to describe themselves or the company. If you're selling products you should have a "products page". The best way to find out what to include is to take a look at other websites in the same industry and see what they have done for ideas.

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10. Why should I use Leading Edge Web Studio to develop my website?

We are a small to mid-size business like all of our customers. We understand and desire the same basic needs as all of our customers. With us Customer service is #1 with everything we do. We are dedicated to getting you what you want, when you want it and how you want it, in a professional and courteous manner. We work very closely with each of our customers to ensure a top quality website. We provide exceptional design solutions at a very competitive price. Contact us today for a free consultation!