Web Design

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I work with you?

We begin with you and where you are at each step along the way toward completion of the requested services. After you go through this site, please write down questions you may have, and we will be more than happy to answer these questions when we meet either online or in person. Free consultation is available at the initial face-to-face meeting.

How much does it cost to work with you?

Prices vary according to the size, features, and functions you want to use for your website. You may or may not want 'bells and whistles', depending on your business budget. Our competitive rates are reasonably fair and can customize payment arrangements on a case-by-case basis.

Web design fees are separate from domain and web hosting fees. We partner with Tiger Technologies in setting up your domain registration and web hosting services. We are also their client, and they have provided excellent customer service.

What is a domain and web hosting?

A domain is a name for the website's address. For instance, Vusion Design is a domain name as in http://www.vusiondesign.com. Web hosting is an operative function that a company has in providing space on a server for your website and all other websites.

How long does it take to complete a website?

Depending on the website needs and size, the process usually completes within a couple weeks to a few months. Some projects take longer than others. This depends on the complexity of the site and current scheduling demands. In addition to graphics creation for your website, your site also needs to be coded, validated, and browser-tested. You, as a customer, need to provide us your content and images in a timely manner. We will provide you with a time-line and “To Do” list once your deposit is received.

All projects are “first-come, first-serve” basis and are scheduled accordingly.

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What is the process of setting up a website?

Developing a website is a process that leads to excellent results. It takes planning – listening, understanding, making decisions, and communicating on both sides before initiating the website:

What do I need to bring to the initial consultations?

In order to keep the costs down, please bring as much information and printed materials as possible. Here are some items to bring:

Do you maintain my website? Is it possible for me to maintain my website on my own?

The choice is up to you. There are associated fees with either option, and we would be happy to discuss these options with you in further detail.

What are the payment options?

Upon contractual agreement, half of the projected costs are due upfront and non-refundable. The remaining half or portions will be billed to you upon predetermined milestones or at project completion. Cashier's check, money order, and Paypal are accepted.

If you are in a rush to get your website done, we will add a 50% rush fee to the entire project fee. To complete your project ahead of schedule, this requires some overtime among our designers, programmers, and any other professionals needed for your project.

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What is Web Accessibility?

Web accessibility refers to accessible, barrier-free websites for users of all abilities. It can also refer to accessible documents like PowerPoint or Portable Document Format (PDF) that are used on the Web. Web accessibility provides users barrier-free and equal access to the information on the Web. Different kinds of technology options, individual preferences, and respect for different abilities are key factors to consider for web accessibility.

Users use different technologies to meet their needs or are limited in their choices of technologies. Some have high-speed while others use dial-up. Most users carry Microsoft (MS) program such as PowerPoint or Excel or other similar program, but very few do not have such programs. Then there are different forms of computers, i.e., personal digital assistant (PDA) or Mac.

Furthermore, users’ preferences come into play in how they utilize their computer. Screen resolutions or font sizes are manipulated to their liking. To navigate around on the Internet, we have mouse and keyboard users to consider as well.

Abilities vary among users; some have permanent or temporary limiting abilities or disabilities (i.e., blindness or broken fingers) or acquired some evolving abilities such as hearing loss due to aging or Multiple Sclerosis due to their autoimmune system or genetics.

There is a range of options to ensure that accessibility is in place. Different procedures and criteria are utilized to cover all bases. For instance, one procedure is to consider common elements such as color or text that naturally dominate the web page for visual effects. The color contrast should be pleasing and easy to and on the eye. As for text, readability and legibility are imperative as well. Arial, Verdana and Serif are easier to discern than other fonts for reading. It is recommended to utilize different procedures and criteria to cover all bases as much as possible. The entire process can involve all or most of the criteria which are:

If you have any questions or comments, do not hesitate to contact me of how to make your website even more accessible!