Web Design FAQs
Published August 17th, 2009 by WebsitesAre.UsWhat do I need to get my first website online?
- Register your website’s domain name
A domain name is the name of your website, e.g. www.websitesare.us, and needs to be registered with a Domain Name Registrant. - Select a web hosting company
A web hosting company will store the files that make up your website on their publicly accessible
web server so your website is online on the world wide web. - Create your website
Ask your web designer what they will do to ensure that your website will be found on top of the search engines – or order your search engine optimized website with money back guarantee with Websites Are Us.
If you are confused how to order your domain name or website hosting, Websites Are Us is happy to help you and purchase a domain name and hosting services on your behalf through a renowned domain and hosting partner of our choice.
- The fees for domain name registration (typically about $10 per year) and web hosting (typically about $5-$9 per month) are NOT included in our web design services as they are payable by the client directly to the domain and hosting company monthly or annually in advance (by credit card orPayPal).We have tested many domain registrants and web hosts and found that the following two companies provide excellent value for a great price:
for domain name registration and 
for web hosting.I want to sell online and need a shopping cart e-commerce website. Can you do this?
- Sure. Please see examples of shopping cart websites we created for other clients on our Web Design Clients page.
I already have a website that needs redesign, or I don’t get enough visitors. Can you help me?
- You came to the right place. You will find the answer at our website design and website redesign page, and our search engine optimization page for more information about search engine optimized website design with money back guarantee.
How long does it take to get my website up and running?
- Regular websites take us usually about 4 to 6 weeks after the start date. We can even rush your project for a small fee, so you can have your new website within one to two weeks.
How can I be sure that I will like my website?
- We take pride in all our satisfied customers and look forward to giving you the same level of service excellence. Due to the high standard of our work we have the confidence to guarantee our work 100%. If you are not completely satisfied with the appearance or functionality of your web design, Websites Are Us will continue to work on your web site at no additional charge until you are, or you can cancel your contract with us for a refund. You get your money back, and we keep the copyright to the work we have already done for you.
Can I provide my own text and photos?
- Sure. You can submit text, design, logos, graphics, photos, printed brochures and/or any other artwork or items to be included in the design or content of your website before we start your project. You can either mail or email them to us, or upload it onto our web server, or we can meet in person if you are located in the San Diego area.
Do I have to come up with text and photos?
- No. If you prefer not to contribute any text, artwork or other items, you agree that Websites Are Us will build your website drafting text we deem suitable, and use royalty-free stock images from our collection.
How is your working process?
- We will provide you with a basic layout and content draft for your website, usually within 7 to 10 business days. After you have reviewed the web design draft, we will continue to make modifications until the basic layout and content is approved by you. Once it is approved, we will create the detailed page layout, add programming, pictures, photos, and text. During this process, you will have the opportunity to review the progress. We will establish a private directory for your new website on our testing server so that you may view the website development progress at any time. Our project manager will inform you via email when extensive updates to the site have been made so you can review the most recent progress.
We will continue to make modifications until the final layout and content is approved by you. After getting your final approval and payment we will transfer your website to the hosting company’s web server. From this point on your website is ‘live’ on the internet.
Will I own the copyright to my website?
- Yes. Once Websites Are Us has received final payment for your project you will own the copyright to everything we created for your website.
Can I edit my content or add new photos once my website is online?
- Your website will be set up as a flexible CMS (Content Management System) with an online ‘back office’ where you can easily log in and edit your website’s content yourself. Websites Are Us will provide you with a written manual or train you how to do so. If you need additional help, we offer phone or email support at no additional charge for up to 6 months after the website has launched (up to 30 minutes per month). Your ‘back office’ is really easy to use for everybody with basic computer knowledge.
