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What is the first
step in building a website with Spiderhost? |
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Getting a free, low-pressure and no obligation
consultation. We’ll determine what your site needs
to meet your objectives, and send you a comprehensive quote afterwards. |
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| Q: |
What are my
options for e-commerce websites? |
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After we find out your objectives and needs we’ll
recommend one or more solutions that would work well for you. We
can use an open-source cart or build a custom shopping system – whatever’s
best for you. |
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| Q: |
How long does
it take Spiderhost to build a website? |
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Anywhere from a few weeks to a few months, depending
on the nature and extent of your site. Simple websites
with just a few pages take a few weeks; complex and e-commerce
sites can take a couple of months or more. Hey, you can’t
rush genius! |
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| Q: |
Will I be
able to edit content myself? |
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Absolutely! The way you’ll edit your
site files will depend on the type of site you have, and we’ll
give you a basic tutorial to show you how it’s done. Basic
HTML with no programming can be edited with any standard HTML
editor; our dynamic websites come with a web-based admin area
and content management system you can use to edit your content. |
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| Q: |
I have a
small budget. How can I get a good looking, functional website? |
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If your budget isn’t ready for a custom
website you can use a pre-made templates. These sites combine
the design and hosting into one simple monthly fee, and allow
you to update content with an easy-to-use web-based editor.
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| Q: |
Does Spiderhost
offer services for existing websites? |
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We sure do! We can update, expand, and
modify any existing website. If your content is out-of-date,
you'd like to add an e-commerce store, or your website needs
a facelift we can help! |
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| Q: |
How much do
websites cost ? |
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Our websites start at $1200 for a basic static
website and $2500 for an e-commerce website. For
an estimate specific to your needs fill out our web design
quote form and we’ll get
back to you soon.
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| Q: |
What do I
need for an e-commerce website? |
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First and foremost you need the website itself
and a shopping cart. Other than that you’ll need
- an API (application program interface) from a banking institution
or credit card merchant to process payments,
- a SSL Key to guarantee
the security of transactions, and
- a hosting plan that supports
the programming platform and database.
Our custom cart solutions can smoothly integrate your Merchant
API with your website, making the process seamless and easy. We
also offer the other components you’ll need, meaning
we are your one-stop e-commerce shop:
- hosting plans starting at $13.95 a month (Unix and Windows),
- shared SSL key for $4.95 a month, and
- MySQL, SQL, and
Access database hosting
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| Q: |
Do I have to host my site with
Spiderhost after it's built? |
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No, but hosting the site with us makes the transition
from testing to going live much easier. |
