How much will it cost to develop a web site? [top of list]
Web sites developed by Web Crafter are much more than a collection of static HTML pages. Rather, we provide our clients with a robust content management system called Web Tools. With Web Crafter's toolkit, you'll have the ability to manage your own web site through web-based administration tools.
We pride ourselves in offering our clients great value. In fact, we'd prefer that you don't pay anything at all to get started. Our emphasis is on building long-term partnerships rather than adding to our list of clients. If you have a business (or even just a business idea), we'd be eager to discuss the possibilities of working together to achieve your goals. As you win, we win. That puts everyone on the same team.
What are the first steps in initiating a project? [top of list]
There's no magic formula for carrying out a successful web-based project. It all begins with planning.
The professionals at Web Crafter are here to guide through the process. We'll help figure out how the web can enable your business or organization to solve existing problems and break ground in new areas. We'll join with you in identifying your target audience and establishing an online tone that hits the mark. You know the needs of your business or organization. Our job is to advise you how to harness the potential of the web to meet your goals.
What software does Web Crafter employ? [top of list]
Web Crafter is a strong proponent of "open source" software. You won't find shrink-wrapped software packages for Unix, Apache, MySQL, PHP, Perl, and XML at your local computer superstore, but they are nonetheless the workhorses of the web. Apache, for example, is the web server of choice for nearly 60 percent of sites while MySQL is the web's most popular database. In fact, Google and Yahoo! employ essentially the same web platform as Web Crafter.
The use of open source software offers our clients several advantages.
- You don't have to bear the cost of expensive commercial software products from Microsoft, Oracle, and others.
- You're not locked into a proprietary standard controlled by a software company.
- Traditionally, innovations in open source software have occurred more quickly and programs have been beset by fewer bugs.
- Viruses have tended to exploit the security vulnerabilities of Microsoft products. Security problems in open source software are generally caught during the testing stage.
Why doesn't Web Crafter offer fixed-price packages? [top of list]
We don't think of our clients as "packages". We don't want to put you or web site in a box. That's why we approach each project individually. We'll first share ideas, assess your needs, and then offer a proposal. That doesn't mean Web Crafter's customized approach is expensive. In fact, you'll find that our fees are below most of our competitors.
Would I be able to update the content of my web site? [top of list]
Web Crafter's toolkit puts you in control of the content of your web site. Through our web-based administrative system, you'll have access to the text and images that are displayed to the public. Moreover, we'll work with you to ensure that your web presence dovetails with the broader goals of your business or organization.
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