Some FAQ's regarding our website design & internet services ;
- Can we view the design work in progress ?
- Why do we need a web site?
- We are not looking for E-commerce - can a brochure site still bring us new business ?
- What do we put on the website?
- Do you provide a copywriting service?
- Do we need to register our web site with the main search engines?
- How will potential customers find our website?
- Will the search engines find our site?
- Can search engine optimisation & promotion really make a difference?
- Can a small business benefit from having a site?
- We are unhappy with our existing site, can you help?
- Our existing site is not being found by the search engines. Can Abbenet help?
- Where will the site be hosted?
- Our company is too busy to 'look after' the website?
- Do you offer a photography service?
- We already have a domain name but no web space?
- What is 'web space'?
- Can we have promotional video clips on the site?
- Can we find out who is looking at the site?
- Can we update the site ourselves after its completed?
- We would like
a Flash site ?
Can
we view the design work in progress ?
Yes - during the site
design and build process we will give you a specific
URL where you will be able to view the development of your
web pages.
Why
do we need a website?
A website is like a 24 hour shop window where people can find
information about your company products & services, contact
you through email, order
goods online. Not having an internet presence could
mean that your customers may be taking their business elsewhere.
We
are not looking for E-Commerce - can a brochure site still
bring us new business ?
Websites are an indispensable aid in attracting new custom
for growing businesses. They really can save you money in
the long run. How much does it costs to send out marketing
material to each interested customer or company? Instead,
direct them to your website which will contain all the up-to-date
information they need.
What
do we put on the website?
When defining the content of your website it is necessary
to ensure that the information is quality content relevant
to your potential customers and site visitors. Abbenet offer
a full copywriting service or we will
advise and assist in determining the text emphasis of your
site. Images, logos & graphics will mould and define the
branding & presentation of the site. You can provide these
to us in electronic format, or the graphics & photography
can be done entirely at Abbenet. Website content will always
be different for every company - contact
us for more information and a free initial consultation.
We
need to register our web site with the main search engines
Abbenet will register
your web site by hand with
the top search engines. However, this alone does not GUARANTEE
that your site will be found. Find out more about website
promotion and search engine registration.
How
will potential customers find our website?
Your site is now finished and live but your customers need
to know you are out there. Of course you can include your
website address on company literature, business cards and
brochures but
web site promotion in the search engines is of
vital importance to attracting new business & enhancing
your company profile.
Will
the search engines find our site ?
In order for a search engine to know your site is on the Internet
(and for someone searching on that search engine to find you)
your site details must be 'submitted' to that engine. Otherwise
your site will effectively remain "Ex-directory"!
The web pages also need to be optimised so that they are search
engine friendly.
On completion of your website we
will submit your site MANUALLY to the all important top search
engines. We do not
use software to do this as our experience is that you achieve
much better results and higher and consistent search
engine rankings & placements by 'hand' submissions.
Can
search engine optimisation & promotion really make a difference?
Our clients tell us on a daily basis what a dramatic influence
a professional website, fully optimised and promoted through
the search engines has had on their business. Find out more
about website
promotion & marketing.
Can
a small business benefit from having a web site?
Without a doubt ! A web
site, however big or small, with or without E-commerce,
is a golden opportunity to profile your business and demonstrate
products and services. No business is too small to benefit
from the advantages of having an online brochure or selling
goods and services online!
We
are unhappy with our existing site, can you help?
If you already have a web site but are unhappy with its design
/ content / structure / search engine rankings, Abbenet will
be able to help you. All aspects of your site can be reviewed
and we will be happy to advise you and provide a quote based
on your requirements.
Our
existing site is not being found by the search engines. Can
Abbenet help?
Abbenet specialise in all aspects of website
promotion within the search engines. If your site
is not achieving good rankings or listings then contact
us and we will be happy to look at the code
of your site and recommend an optimisation and submission
strategy.
Where
will the site be hosted?
In most cases we will recommend the use of our own powerful
UNIX servers.
Our
company is too busy to "look after" the website?
We can offer you a package of ongoing website
management and maintenance with regular updates,
traffic monitoring, search
engine resubmission and full support. We are committed
to our ongoing service to you.
Do
you offer a photography service?
Yes. We offer a high quality photography
service with either digital or SLR. All digital
still images are taken on a 5 megapixel camera which gives
high resolution and sharpness.
We
already have a domain name but no web space?
If your domain
name is not attached to any web space (or needs
to be moved from an existing web host), this will require
us to migrate the name(s) across to the web server.
What
is web space?
A domain name without web space is a number plate without
a car. A web
hosting service provides a portion of web space
which is electronically attached to your domain name in order
that your site can be placed on the internet.
Can
we find out who is looking at the site?
A tracking facility can be installed on your site and you
will be able to log into your own account to view your daily
statistics. If you would like us to maintain
your website for you, we can monitor your statistics
on your behalf.
Can
we update the site ourselves after its completed?
Abbenet can provide you with a content
management solution suitable for your site and
your business requirements.
We
would like a FLASH web site ?
Abbenet are happy to provide FLASH
animation and interaction. Please contact
us for more details & a quotation.
Can
we have promotional video clips on the site?
Yes. We provide a video service for website
video clips. We also offer high quality video
and DVD production. This can be used to promote
your business as an audio visual presentation.