Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: Why do I need a Web Site?
Are you a business? Then you need a web site! The digital age is upon us. More and more consumers are recycling their phone books and turning towards Google to find service providers and products. If potential customers can't find you online, chances are, they'll find someone else.
Q: How do I keep my site updated?
This is a personal question. Are you a hands on person that is constantly going to be updating your site content? If so you may want to consider having your web site built with a CMS or Content Management System that will allow you to update your site frequently without needing to know HTML or CSS. Many companies, including Amling Studios, provide maintenance services at an hourly rate. If the information on your site isn't timely, you may want to hire a web developer to make the updates for you.
Q: Why should I have my website professionally made?
Web design is an ever changing industry, what is cutting edge today will be yesterdays news tomorrow. Making sure that you hire a professional who can future proof your site by using modern standards will help keep your site looking fresh and keep expensive redesigns to a minimum.
Q: Do I need a custom design, or will a template do?
Many web design companies don't actually sell design at all, they sell templates. A template is at its heart a pre-designed website that will have your content imported into it. There are thousands of templates available on the web, one of them might be perfect for your business. But even if you find a perfect fit, it was most likely the perfect fit for another company as well. We design you a custom site from beginning to end, ensuring a unique site that is yours and only yours.
Q: Do I need a mobile site?
More and more people across the globe and putting down their mouse and picking up their Smartphone. Over 42% of phones in the U.S. are now Smartphones. But does that mean that you need a mobile website? The short answer is no. Most new Smartphone have full web browsers on them. They are able to display your entire website just like a computer screen, only smaller. That said, there are many advantages to having a mobile website. Having a site that is optimized for the small screen size makes it easier to use. Larger buttons that are finger friendly, graphics and text aligned so that they display properly in portrait or landscape mode. Mobile sites are also able to include web scripts that don't work on traditional computer viewed website, such as the phone call button. The real answer to this question comes down to the people you think will most likely be using your web site, if they are the type to use a Smartphone, it might be worth it to have a mobile site. If they're not, put it off till your next redesign.
Q: What is the difference between a mobile site, and a mobile app?
A mobile site is a website that has been optimized for viewing on a mobile devices, most likely a Smartphone. They include larger icons and finger friendly controls. A mobile app is an application, like Microsoft Word(C) only designed for the mobile platform. They are downloaded and run on your device as opposed to your web browser.
Q: I know a person who does graphic design, why should I hire someone?
This is a common question. The answer is, maybe you should have them work on your project. Are they a well qualified designer with a lot of experience? Do they have a design style that you are comfortable with? Can they fit you into their schedule for reduced pay? If the answers to these questions are yes, then there is no reason why you shouldn't hire them. But, if the answer is no, then maybe you should think twice. The main reason why you should hire a professional to do your design work is so it looks professional, and is done in a professional manner. It might be a lot cheaper to hire your friend to design for you, but if they have full paying clients, your project might get shifted to the back burner.
Q: What if I'm not happy with the design when its done?
With every creative project there is room for interpretation. It is our job to make sure you are satisfied. By following a procedure of showing you the designs as they are coming along we keep you in the loop so there are no surprises at the end. If you don't like the way the project is going, we can change directions to make sure you get what is best for your business.
Q: How long will my project take?
Unfortunately, there is no clear cut answer to this question as it depends upon the complexity of the project. However, there are things you can do to speed up the process. As we create we check in to get your approval of how the project is going, if you get back to us quickly, we can keep the project moving.
Q: Where do I start?
Creating a Facebook Fan page is not that difficult, a few button clicks on Facebook.com and you're there. But if you want something other than the standard blue boilerplate, that is where things start to get tricky. Facebook Fan pages are created similarly to HTML pages. They are written in a tag based web language called FBML, or FaceBook Markup Language. Hiring a developer who can think outside of Facebook's blue lined box will help your company stand out and get remembered. And that's something any business owner would "Like."
Q: How do I edit the page?
Several aspects of your Facebook Fan page are easy to update through Facebook's user interface. You can update your status, profile and pictures with just a few clicks of the mouse. However, when it comes to adding custom tabs and interactivity, you may want to hire a professional developer.