N o mater what type of Web site or business you are running, many people have or could use a FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) Web page. That is because no matter what type of situation you are in you are always going to have questions.

If you have a question that is not answered here, or you want to talk to us about any aspect of your website design, setting up or changing your web site, web hosting or website maintenance or domain name registration please feel free to contact us to discuss your requirements.

Satisifed? Have a specific query not answered above? Do not hesitate to get in touch with us.

• What can a website do for me?

  The answer to this question is neither short nor easy. With a little research and thought you can find hundreds of reasons, but there are a few general statements that may help you realize your needs. First a website can reach millions of people that might not otherwise be available. Second, customers can view products, services, or whatever you want to share from the comfort of their own home. No matter what type of business you are in, their are ways to grow and make money on the web for you.

• How much does a website cost?

  Websites vary in cost, and the cost must be considered in light of the return you will get on your investment. Our goal at Hkkarine is to help you determine exactly what it will cost to get the benefits you need from your website, without spending more than necessary. If you would like a more detailed idea of pricing for your specific project, please fill out our Request for Quote form.

• How long does it take to have a web site designed?

  The time frame is determined by the size of your web site, the complexity of your site design, and our current client design schedule.

• Do I need a shopping cart on my website?

  If your website is supporting an inventory-driven retail business, you should have a shopping cart. The extra development and hosting cost will prove to be minimal, compared to the amount of additional sales you can achieve. For many visitors to retail websites, the ability to instantly buy any merchandise they desire is a must. If you do not have a shopping cart available, the average visitor will move on to a competitor's website before contacting you.

• Do I need to hire a "local" web site designer?

  HKKarine Web Design creates web sites for clients who are local as well as out of state. By using the Internet, email and the telephone, it is possible to communicate effectively with clients in any location.

• What is web hosting?

  Web hosting is a monthly fee that you pay to have your site accessible on the Internet. We can provide web hosting for our clients.

• Why can't I find my web site in the search engines?

  Once your site has been submitted to the top Search Engines they may require several weeks, or even months to actually spider and list your web site in their directory. How fast your site is listed depends on each individual Search Engines database update schedule.

• How do I update my website?

  We can provide an on line content management system where you can either update individual products/pages/services or particular sections of your website. e.g. company news. Alternatively we can provide functionality such that you can upload your entire product ranges to the website in one action using spreadsheets etc. We can also add databases if you wish.

• Do you redesign existing websites?

  Yes we do.

  We can redesign, retaining your company corporate style or we can redesign to give you a complete new image. Is your website up to date - let us provide you a Free of Charge Website Evaluation - we can redesign your website to take advantage of the latest web technologies.

• I don't think a website will do anything for me, am I right?

  No.

  Many people overlook the various products, services, or business processes they can include on a website. Any communication or interactions that happen within your business can be made easier and more effecient by the web. Your business will save money and time while appealing to a much greater audience, the world.

• So, I want to establish a strong presence on the Web. But where do I start?

  The four easy steps we provide below will guide you in the direction of a professionally designed, developed and marketed Web site.

  Step One: Domain Name (URL) Registration -- This is the address people will use to access your Web site (www.yourcompany.com). Once you have determined that the URL you wish to use is available, the cost to register a name is anywhere from $8.00 to $35.00 per year. A domain name needs to be renewed every year.

  Step Two: Design of the Web Site -- This is where the look, feel, and content of the Web site are determined and created.

  Step Three: Hosting Your Web Site on a Web Server -- This is basically where you rent space on a computer that is always connected to the Internet. Price will vary, depending on the amount of disk space you will have and the connection to the Internet.

  Step Four: Marketing Your Web Site -- You should be thinking about the marketing of your Web site as it is being designed. The content of the site needs to reflex the search terms if you want your site to appear on search engines.