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How much will a new website cost?
How should I prepare for a new website?
How many and what types of web pages do I need?
What is a url?
What is a domain?
What is a web page?
How can I check on my website as it is being built?
What if I have a current website hosting service?
What is SEO or SEM?
Where do I go next if I want iPages to start my site?
How many and what types of web pages do I need?
- Index page which is also known as the home page. When somebody types your URL into the browser, this is the first page that comes up. It is imperative that a good impression is made on this page.
- About us page - its main purpose is to provide background information about you or your business to gain confidence in your readers.
- Contact page is a useful way of allowing your customers to contact you straight away. The forms content are mailed directly to your email address and your contact details are always there. This allows your customers to effectively communicate with you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Web Form pages also available. Forms: application, request, order, quotation or any other form you may need on your Web Page mailed directly to your email account, accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Normal page - they can be used to display products and services you or your organisation offers.
- News and Offers - many organisations like to have one frequently updated page with company events, notices, offers, or any other information they would like the public to know about such as new product launches, special offers.
- Gallery Page - A picture says more than many words. Customers are more likely to trust online information, if they can see the face of the person, product or service behind it. You should add pictures to other pages as well.
- Sitemap is required for every site to allow search engines to find you. It should be included on all bigger sites or websites with deep navigation. You should also have it for SEM (search engine marketing) purposes.
What is a url?
It stands for "Universal Resource Locator". This is the WWW Address typed in to view your web page on the Internet. For example, you type in http://www.mywebsitedesign.info to access our Web Page.
What is a domain name?
A domain name is a specific Web Site Address that you choose and register with official registrar. Our domain name is "ipageswebdesign.com".
What is a webhost
A web hosting service is a type of Internet hosting service that provides users with online systems
for storing information, images, video, and files or other content accessible via the World Wide Web.
Web hosts are companies that provide space on a server they own for use by website owners. You need the best
hosting service for your web page to be accessible and powerful.
What is a web page?
A web page is an internet page such as a home page or a contact page on your website.
How can I check on my website as it is being built?
We will make the site available on a development site as progress is being made.
We will notify you and ask for changes and approvals as we go through each stage.
During this stage you can add elements or tweak colors and images as you like.
Usually we correspond via email during this process. You should also consult with
those in your company that you have assigned to assist with your site.
What if I already have a website hosting service?
You may keep your existing host if you are happy with them. You will need
to forward your login credentials. (user name and password and the url of your host login page)
What is SEO or SEM?
SEO stands for Search Engine Optimization. SEM stands for Search Engine Marketing. The basics of SEO are included in a professionaly produced site, including meta tags, titles and headers and textual use of keywords that are helpful for search engines to find you. Dedicated keyword research, ongoing maintenance of an SEO or SEM campaign are available as services provided by iPages Web Design.
Where do I go next if I want iPages to start my site?
You can call us at 530.276.1189 or go directly to our request form to really expedite the process -
Fill out the form with as much information as possible and send it. If you want to take some time to
prepare go here first.
