Learn About Websites
Worksheet For Creating A New Website
Do you own your domain name?
YES I own it _________
NO I don’t ___________
If you answered "no," contact the owner of the domain name and ask for it to be transferred into your name.
Questions to Ask
Here are some questions that we recommend you ask potential website vendors to help you have a better grasp of the final cost of your future website.
Server
Who manages the hosting/server for the website?
Where is the server located?
What is the monthly cost?
Is it included in my initial build fee, or is it an extra cost?
Does the server have a backup system?
Maintenance
How much do website changes cost?
How quickly are they made?
Do you have a policy on how quickly changes are made?
How do we send you our changes?
How do we send you photos?
Custom vs. Template
Do you provide custom and/or template websites?
How many different design templates do you offer?
Who is responsible for writing and providing content?
Who is responsible for providing pictures?
Who makes changes to the website?
If you are a custom design shop, what makes you unique?
May I see examples of your work?
Do you provide educational materials?
Do you provide video?
Do you provide interactive features to encourage repeat visits?
Do you provide e-newsletters?
How well do your websites work with third party software?
Do your websites produce results, and how do you quantify them?
Vendor Knowledge
What is your background in website creation?
How many people do you employ, and what are their skill sets?
Do you know how to create the best possible online experience for clients?
How long have you been in business?