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Q: How
long does it take to build a Web site?
A: Like anything, a good Web site takes time. Because Active
Life Media focuses on custom solutions, we need to work with you
to develop your site to meet your needs. It's a very interactive
process that will evolve into a fantastic web site for your
organization. That being said, to build a Web site properly and
thoroughly, you can expect an average timeline of 10-16 weeks.
Many sites will take longer due to their complexity, but one of
the first things that we deliver is a detailed timeline for the
project. With solid communication from our clients, we meet each
stage of the project and deliver our web sites on time and
within budget.
Q: Why can't I
find pricing on your site?
A: Active Life Media builds a wide range of web sites, and each
site is custom built. That means custom graphics and custom
functionality - specifically for your needs and built for your
audience. So naturally, we need to sit down with you and truly
think through your web site before we can deliver a proposal
with a cost estimate. Contact us today and set up an in-person
or phone meeting to learn how Active Life Media can help you
with YOUR web site. Besides, the initial meeting is free, so
give us a call!
Q: Do I
own my Web site?
A: For all intents and purposes, yes. We'll ask you to promise
not to turn yourself into a web development company and compete
with us, but yes, if you decided at some point to part ways with
Active Life Media, you'll be able to take your web site with you
- graphics, programming, databases, etc.
Q: Can
you provide bilingual Web site design?
A: Yes, Active Life Media can develop sites in alternate
languages. Any language is possible and you may choose to
provide us with the translated content or let us translate your
content for you. Indeed, our Content Management System can be
built to easily accommodate updates to each version of your
site.
Q: After launch of my new site, how long will it take to obtain
visibility in the search engines?
A: Unfortunately, this is not an easy answer due to the unknowns
associated with evolving search engine behavior. However, in our
experience, new domains typically achieve search engine
visibility approximately six to nine months after launch of the
site. Your site may obtain visibility in Yahoo! and MSN prior to
Google, due largely to initial aging delays that withhold new
Web sites from Google for a length of time before indexing.
While Active Life Media develops Web sites to be compatible with
search engine indexing technology, there may be unavoidable
delays in obtaining organic visibility. During this delay, focus
on your offline and pay-per-click advertising to drive traffic
to your site.
Q: Can you work with my marketing department and/or advertising
agency for graphic development?
A: Yes, if desired, Active Life Media will gladly work with your
marketing department or advertising agency for graphic
development to ensure that your Web site is properly
communicating your brand. However, this third-party involvement
can influence the length of the graphic design process.
Q: What do I need to provide to you in order to get my Web site
up and running?
A: While Active Life Media is a full-service Web site
development company—offering design, development, hosting, and
maintenance services—we do require that each client provide us
with any desired content in an electronic format. In order to
maintain a timely development schedule, content should be
provided by the specified deadline.
Q: What kind
of technology do you support?
A: Active Life Media is experienced in the following programming
languages and applications: HTML, Java, JavaScript, Active
Server Pages (ASP), ASP.NET, Java Server Pages (JSP), DHTML,
AJAX, Cold Fusion, CGI/Perl, XML, PHP, Oracle Database Server,
Microsoft SQL Database Server, Flash, and others. All
technologies will be non-proprietary, mainstream, and will rely
on open architecture.
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