FAQ's

Welcome to our FAQ section, these are just preliminary Q and A to give you a general idea of our processes. They vary by project and not all of them are applicable in specific situations.

Feel free to call us or send us an email if you have any question or concern.

Do I need a website?

Most industries can benefit greatly from a web presence. Check out your competition - if they have a strong online presence, you will probably have a hard time competing with anything less than they have.

Studies show websites have now become the primary method of researching and purchasing of products and services world-wide today.
A good website increases your credibility and is just as essential as business cards, stationary and other promotional material.

It will help your business build trust with both existing and potential customers.

How much does a website cost?

That's a tricky question. The short answer is "$750 and up". The long answer starts with "What do you want the site to do?" You can get a better idea by talking with a Studio86 consultant.

Once we have a better understanding of your requirements, we can provide you with an appropriate pricing.

How long does it take?

The duration of a web site project varies according to its complexity. At Studio86, a basic website is usually completed in 1-2 weeks, a medium website can take 2-4 weeks, an advanced website or shopping cart site are usually completed in 5-8 weeks.

These are just estimation, we will be able to give you specific time once we have a better understanding of your needs.

It may be less than the estimated durations, we have faster turnaround times than many other web design agencies.

The most common delay in the creation of a site is waiting for content (text, logo's, photo's) to be sent to us by the client.

I already have a site. Can you help me?

Most certainly we can. Studio86 has taken over many abandoned websites. If your designer or developer can no longer help you, we'd be pleased to show you the Studio86 advantage.

We can also discuss ways of improving and promoting your website with you. With so many of your competitors online, it is vital that your site is current both in content and design to ensure you don't miss out on clients and sales.

I have a graphic designer already. Can you help with the rest of the website?

Absolutely! Many of our clients have an internal graphic design department. We understand the need for brand congruency, and work well with other departments and vendors to accomplish a shared end vision and goal.

I have just signed up for a website what happens now?

You will need to provide Studio86 with a few preliminary materials so we can start on your design. Meanwhile, it is also a good idea to start compiling the materials you will want to put on the site like pictures and text.

What preliminary material do Studio86 need?

Studio86 will need:

1. Your company logo as well as some examples of your recent advertising material so we can get an idea of how you like to present your business to the public.
2. A list of the pages you would like to have on your website and brief description of their content.
3. Some examples of websites you have seen that you like and a brief explanation of why you like the site. These websites do not have to relate to the industry you are in.
4. If you do not have these materials it is important that you talk to your Studio86 sales rep and explain what you would like and try and provide some visual examples. The more you explain at this stage, the better Studio86 will be able to create an effective design.

So what happens next?

Studio86 will create a mock up of your webpage and send it to you via email. Proofing your mock up you should take a good look at the mock up and advise Studio86 of any changes you would like to make to the design. Have a good look at the menu items, colors, page size and text styles because this is what your website will look like - the text and pictures may change but the page will look the same.

What can I change when I get the mock up?

You can request any changes you like at this stage. It is important to advise Studio86 of any changes you would like at this stage because once the site starts to be coded (which is the next step in production), changes to the page design and navigation can incur extra costs.

If I'm happy with the design what happens next?

Studio86 will provide you with an artwork approval form to complete. Once you have signed off and faxed the form back to us we can start coding your site. Now you can send us the content for your site.

Do I have to provide Studio86 with all the pictures on my website?

Yes - while Studio86 does have a limited stock library we don't have specific images related to your business so we ask that you provide us with any images you wish to have on your site. Studio86 strongly recommends that you use professional photographs on your site. Studio86 can put you in touch with a professional photographer or recommend some stock photo suppliers to help you get the best look for your site. We recommend:

Do I have to provide Studio86 with all of the text on my website?

You have two options when providing text to Studio86:

1. You may provide your own text in electronic form (text provided in print form may incur a transcription fee).
2. You may purchase the services of a copywriter, Studio86 offer this as an additional service and can arrange this upon request. Some important points on providing content
- You must provide all of your text and images together in one go - please do not send us your content over a period of days and weeks.
- When supplying text to Studio86 there are some important things to remember: We do not proof your copy and we take no responsibility for the spelling, grammar and accuracy of text you provide. We will copy and paste the text directly from the file you provide. If you provide us with text which you later decide to change, Studio86 may charge for these changes, so please ensure that you send copy that is properly edited and up-to-date.
- Be sure to provide us with a brief description of your website and a list of keywords relating to your business to add to the meta-tags of your website.
- If you provide Studio86 with images you have downloaded from someone else's website please note that you risk breaching copyright and that Studio86 cedes responsibility for copyright to you.

How do I get traffic to my site?

There are many ways to generate traffic to your site. The most important realization to make is to understand that this is an ongoing process. There is no magic pill, and anyone who offers you one is only peddling disappointment. Start with the basics of keyword research, write articles, submit press releases, and Studio86 can set up some pay-per-click campaigns, banner ads, link exchanges, affiliate programs and paid submissions as well.

What about Search Engines?

Getting listed in Search Engines is important to generate traffic. There is absolutely no need to submit your site to them though - if built correctly, they'll find you, so make sure that other sites are linking to you. Getting to the top of search results is a very time-consuming and expensive process with all the competition these days. We recommend starting with Studio86's pay-per-click campaign first to get immediate traffic.

What if i have more questions?

If you have any questions about Studio86's websites or any of our other services, please feel free to contact us by clicking here