EldonDesign Faqs

Do you charge a consulation Fee?

No I do not, Advice is free, if you have any questions, you may use the online form or contact me directly at my email address. I’ll try to answer any questions you may have regarding Webdesign, Domain name Registration, hosting and life :).

How many photos can I have in my photo Gallery?

The basic plan does include a 10 picture Photo Gallery, but it doesn’t give you the capability to update/ delete pictures from the Gallery yourself. The Dynamic plans include a Gallery where you have the power to add as many photos as you like, it gives you the option to delete and add new photos whenever you wish. Initially, you may supply me up to 30 photos to add to your Photo Gallery or Slideshow.

How much do you Charge for a Website?

This all depends on the size and scope of the actual project and what’s needed on the page. To give you an Idea, the cost of a website from me start around $450 for a basic 4 page website, that includes up to 3 Flash Banner at the top of the home page. This includes an online Contact Form, but it doesn’t include CMS, the ability to edit and add new content. Extra pages are $US50. You can check the Pricing Section of this website for more info. Please contact me with specific details and lets discuss your plans for a more accurate quote.

Can I update Content on my own web site?

Yes, absolutely. This is a feature most my Clients inquire about and something I highly recommend because it’s very affordable and gives you the ability to add fresh content. The ability to add new content on a webpage is essential. Once your web site is “live”, I can enable you to make changes to your site. You do not have to be technical wiz or know css or html coding to edit the site, as long as you know how to type and delete text, you should be fine and it should be a snap. But please note, this feature is not included in the Basic static package.

What if I would like to sell a couple of products on my site?

By all means, go for it! Since it’s not a full scale ecommerce site, I highly recommend you set up a PayPal account so you can start to accept credit cards and receive payments through them as opposed to getting a Merchant account which charges about $US30 a Month along with a per transaction fee. PayPal charges around 1.5% of the price for each product you sell and that’s it! So Let’s say, you’re Music band and is interested in selling a couple of cds or digital music on your site, I will integrate a hosted shopping cart into yoursite that will enable you to accept payments through PayPal. In this case I will use a free hosting shopping cart that won’t charge you, unless you are selling close to 100 different products. If I integrate such a shopping cart into a website, the cost will be about $175 and you will have the ability to add/remove products, update/edit prices and it will reflect on your site. Now that is super cool.

Can I also change the Design completely as well? Such as Colors and graphics?

No, the page Colors and Graphics are part of the actual Design, you won’t have the option to change the layout of a page. You can change the Colors of some content that you edit, but I Strongly recommend leaving the text color as is. A webpage should be consistent, like a book or a brochure. Certain text against certain backgrounds aren’t readable and looks horrible, to be honest. When I first Learned about web design, one of the most important thing I was told was to make sure to use font Colors that are legible (web design 101) :) :).

What if I don't know anything about domain names and hosting?

No worries, I know at first, this can be a confusing over-whelming & intimidating experience, but I am here to guide you through this entire process. I find registering a Domain name and Hosting one of the simplest things in the web design process, it is also the most important thing. Without a Domain Name and Hosting, you simply won’t have a website. Domain name is “www.yoursite.com”, hosting is yoursite’s home. Purchasing a domain name is like purchasing a home, hosting is the land it sits on. You need land for your home to sit on.

Do you provide hosting?

At the moment I do not offer hosting, but I’ll guide you through registering with a great host that will not burn a whole in your pocket. Hosting a website and obtaining a domain name is a MUST and shouldn’t be a hastle, it’s one of the easiest things for my client. I can easily walk you though the process of registering a domain name (yoursitename.com) along with a host. I can’t stress enough the simplicity of this process.

Do you charge a Montly Maintenance fee?

No, with my dynamic CMS package, this gives you the ability to add/update content on your site. I like to put the power in my Client’s hands. So there is no need to contact me or someone else proficient in HTML to make some minor changes your written content. As easy as I make it to edit your site, most clients, do not what to deal with it, in this case, I charge for edits and such by the hour, never monthly. Only monthly you need to worry about is hosting the website. Everyone who owns a website has to deal with hosting fees. Hosting a website is incredibly affordable, however.

What if I do not Know how I want my site to look?

Most Clients point me to another website and say, “Can you create my site something like this?” That’s a great way to get the ball rolling and I’ll do my best to ensure most of your site’s layout emulates the one you showed me. I usually add little twists to it, for the sake of being original. Some people are not sure but are confident enough in my abilities to create a site that is very functional, professional and clean looking. They will say, “Go with whatever you feel looks good”. I take great pride in my work, so whatever I come up with, I try my very best to at least make the site look like it was designed by a seasoned pro. Your site represents me and my abilities, so I take that very seriously.

How long will my web design project take?

Of course, the time it takes to complete a project depends upon the complexity of the project and my current workload. Once all client materials, such as written content and images have been submitted to me, a typical turn-around time for production of the layout prototype ranges from 2- 4 weeks. You know your Business a whole lot better than me, so as I receive images and content from you, everything should be completed in a very timely matter.

What if I already have a Website?

This shouldn’t be a problem, most of my Clients are website owners who already have an Online presence. I am contacted when they feel like their site is not up to par and needs a facelift. Hate to say it, but So many websites out there are outdated and badly designed and some are charged rediculous monthly maintenence fees as well.

Do you work with International Clients?

Absolutely! That’s one of the great things about the Internet, it give us the ability to work with people from other parts of the world. As long as you have an email address and we are able to communicate, we can work together.