Frequently Asked Questions

Why do you not list prices on your web site?

I have already registered my domain name, is that a problem?

I have already arranged hosting, is that a problem?

Do I have to do all updates myself?

What if I want more pages?

How long does it take to set a site up?

Why should I pay for someone else to design and look after my web site?

 

Q: Why do you not list prices on your web site?
A: Every web site is different so it's virtually impossible to know how much your site will cost until we've got some idea of what you want.  We know there are companies who offer a standard price for packages, but what happens if your requirements don't really fit into those packages? 

Q: I have already registered my domain name, is that a problem?
A: Not at all.  We can still set up your web site.  All we would need to do is transfer the domain name to our servers in order to be able to give you the best hosting package and price possible.  The domain always remains your property whoever actually registers it.  You can either transfer the domain to us or change the nameservers that the domain is using if you prefer to keep complete control. 

Q: I have already arranged hosting, is that a problem?
A: In order to be sure of being able to offer you the benefit of all the services we provide, we prefer to host the site for you.  We provide secure reliable servers that are situated in several different data centres and we protect the servers with some of the best spam and virus protection software available.  We cannot guarantee other hosts will be able to offer the same protection or offer the same services as part of their hosting packages.  If you have arranged hosting already though, that should not be a problem.  AIP Instant Updater is not affected by what hosting is used.

Q: Do I have to do all updates myself?
A: Not necessarily.  AIP Instant Updater is there to make things easier for our customers who wish to look after the content of their site themselves.  However we appreciate that some business owners are very busy and simply don't have the time to do it themselves all the time, if at all.  If you would like us to take care of all updates and changes, that is no problem.

Q: What if I want more pages?
A: No problem.  Many sites get bigger over time.

Q: How long does it take to set a site up?
A: This very much depends on the site.  A small site that is mainly text based that is mostly template based will take only a couple of days.  If more pages are needed or more work is needed on the design, then it takes longer.  We normally say 7 - 10 days to get everything right.

Q: Why should I pay for someone else to design and look after my web site?
A: Your web represents your business to absolutely anyone who comes across it - therefore it needs to look professional and be built in a professional way.  Web site design is a steep learning curve and the internet is constantly changing.  Paying a professional ensures that your web site looks right for your business.  A professional will know how to give your site as good a chance as possible of getting listed on the search engines and if you are a one-person business, the chances are you simply haven't got the time to keep it updated yourself and keep up with the latest web design techniques.

 

 

We will work with you

Remember - it is YOUR web site for YOUR business.  You know your business better than we do and there are many ways you can promote your business through your web site.  We will give you some ideas in our regular customer newsletter.