FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
I definitely need a website. What’s the process?
GETTING STARTED
Signed Agreement for Services
We’ll start by signing a service agreement electronically. This ensures everything is clear, legally binding, and protects both parties.
Initial Payment
After the contract is signed, we’ll send the first invoice. If you’re on a subscription plan, this will cover the work for the current month. For lump sum projects, a 50% deposit is required. Subsequent invoices for $150 will be sent on the 1st of each month for subscription plans. You can save your card on file and set up auto-pay for hassle-free payments. Auto-pay will process payments on the 1st of each month.
REQUIREMENTS PHASE
Completing the Questionnaire
You will be emailed a detailed questionnaire about your business and its operations in order to best understand the content needs for your website. Additionally, we’ll provide links to various website design demos that we believe would best suit your business. Furthermore, if you’d like to send links to websites you admire, regardless of their industry, this will give insight into your preferred layout, look, and color scheme, helping to tailor the design to your tastes.
This step helps gather your requirements and allows you to upload essential content such as logos, product photos, business images, and text copy. You’ll want to provide these as early as possible in the process as to not cause any delay.
DESIGN PHASE
Bringing it all together
We use your questionnaire answers and preferred designs to create a unique website tailored for you.
- We’ll review all the content you’ve provided, including any existing website materials and the demo links of themes you like.
- We need information about your target audience or customers. This ensures the site not only looks great but also functions optimally for your visitors.
- Based on the examples you provided, our initial conversation, and additional insights about your potential customers, we will create a sample site design for you to review. This usually takes about a week, depending on the project’s scope.
- Once you review the sample design, we’ll gather your feedback to ensure we’re on the right track. This step is crucial for making necessary updates and revisions.
- We may suggest additional functional features or creative elements to enhance the website’s effectiveness and appeal.
Copywriting (If applicable) – If you opt for us to work on your content creation for you, there is a flat fee of $150 to write up to 4 pages of content (1,000 word max per page).
DESIGN APPROVAL, BUILD, TESTING, & REVIEW
Design Approval
Once the design is complete, we’ll review it together. This collaborative session ensures you’re happy with every detail and allows for any changes you’d like to see.
Build Stage
With the design approved, we’ll begin coding and compiling your website. We use the latest techniques to ensure your website is responsive and looks great on all devices, from widescreen monitors to mobile phones.
Testing Stage
Quality is our priority. Before the site goes live, we rigorously test every page and link to identify and fix any issues. We want you to be completely satisfied with our work before launch.
Review Stage
When the site is complete, you will receive a special link to review and approve. Once approved, we will optimize all images and the website to achieve a performance score of 90%+. And with that, your new website is ready to go!
LAUNCH
When your site is 100% complete, we’ll launch it on your own domain for public viewing. This is also a great time to share your positive experience with Visionary Technologies with your friends. We greatly appreciate referrals!
What is your turnaround time?
This varies by project, but generally speaking approximately 10-14 days. This timeframe assumes that you have provided all the assets needed for completion (logo, content, photos, etc…). If you need your project complete sooner, a $250 rush fee will guarantee your project to be completed in 5 business days.
Will my website look good on every device? Phone, tablet and desktop?
Yes. Every website we design and develop is fully mobile responsive, adhering to industry standards. If your current site isn’t responsive, you’re likely losing business and credibility with Google, which now ranks mobile-friendly sites higher.
Consumers expect mobile responsiveness as well. They won’t bother pinching and zooming to read text or find contact information on a website designed only for desktops. Instead, they’ll quickly move on to a competitor’s site that provides a better experience.
Can you obtain a domain name for me?
Yes, provided it’s available and not already registered. We can help you find an available domain name for your website, and the domain registration fee will be $20 annually.
What is On-Page SEO?
On-Page SEO is about putting certain information (i.e. keywords) in certain places to highlight the importance. There are many other factors as well, such as the number of times a particular keyword is used on the page and how high up on the page it is featured. Google looks at your website’s on-page content to determine what the page is about. They then use this information to rank you for certain keywords.
On-Page SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is included as a bonus feature with every website we build. At Visionary Technologies we not only build websites that look great and work on all devices, we build websites that perform! We believe in your online success, that’s why we include On-Page search engine optimization as a standard with every website we build.
What is Off-Page SEO?
Off-Page SEO refers to all the activities and factors outside of your website that impact your search engine rankings. This encompasses hundreds of elements, and the algorithms governing these factors change frequently. One of the most critical aspects of Off-Page SEO is building quality backlinks to your site.
Quality backlinks are essential because the type of links and their sources matter significantly. When a reputable website with relevant content links to your site, search engines interpret this as a strong endorsement, a vote of confidence, or a trustworthy recommendation. This endorsement signals to search engines that your site is credible and authoritative, which helps improve your rankings in search results.
Additionally, Off-Page SEO includes social media engagement, influencer marketing, guest blogging, and other strategies that enhance your site’s reputation and visibility across the web.
What if I’m unsure of what content to include on my website?
If you’re unsure about what content to include on your new website, we suggest starting by researching your top competitors. Visit their websites to see what kind of content they feature. By exploring several competitor sites, you might uncover additional content ideas you hadn’t considered. While we don’t want to copy other sites, drawing inspiration from various sources can help you create a unique and compelling website.
Alternatively, you can take advantage of our Content Creation services. For a new 4-page website, we offer a flat fee of $150 to write all the content for you (up to 1,000 words per page). This ensures your site has professionally crafted content tailored to your business needs and optimized for On-Page SEO.
Do I really need a Website Maintenance Service Plan?
Absolutely! For our non-subscription clients, regular website maintenance is highly recommended. Creating a website is just the first step in establishing your online presence. Ongoing maintenance is crucial to keep your site updated and relevant for your customers.
We offer several maintenance packages designed to keep your website up-to-date, backed up, and secure. Explore our Website Maintenance Packages to find the best option for your needs.
What are unlimited content edits?
For those under our subscription pricing package, we offer unlimited “content edits” – stuff like style, text, photos, etc. Anything that’s already there is covered. Please note, creating new things can carry a cost. For example, a subscription has a 4-page maximum, new pages are $150 per page. Any new pages created are then covered under unlimited content edits.
I launched my website and did not find my website in a google search. Why?
If you have a brand-new domain and website, it’s normal for Google to take some time to recognize your existence. With thousands of new websites submitted to Google daily, it can take a while for the Google bot to crawl your site and index it. However, there are ways to expedite this process, and we can assist you with these steps:
- Google My Business Profile: If you’re a local business, create a Google My Business profile. This helps you appear in local business search results and Google Maps.
- Social Media Profiles: Establish social media profiles on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, and link them to your website. This can increase your online visibility.
These are just a few initial steps to get you started. With regular maintenance and fresh content, your site should begin to appear organically in search results within 3-6 months. If you’re looking for quicker results, contact us to discuss an SEO strategy tailored to your business needs!