HOW MUCH DOES A WEBSITE COST?
There is no one-size fits all website. That said, most of the websites we create fall somewhere between $1000 and $3500. The cost depends on what type of website you need. Things that affect the cost include:
We will discuss your needs on an individual basis and will design the website that best suits your business or organization both creatively and financially.
WHAT TYPES OF PAYMENT DO YOU ACCEPT?
At this time, Astute Design Studio accepts checks, paypal, and good ol' fashioned cash.
DO YOU HAVE A PAYMENT PLAN?
Payment is scheduled throughout the course of the creation of each site. Each proposal that we write contains a payment schedule based on the needs of each individual client. The first payment is due upon acceptance of the proposal, the final payment is due upon final approval, and the rest is due at specific milestones throughout the course of the project.
DO YOU OFFER DISCOUNTS TO CHARITIES?
Yes, and we encourage charitable agencies to contact us! We are happy to discount our design fees for local charities and non-profit organizations, especially for those located in Middle TN. Please contact us for more information.
DO YOU OFFER SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION?
Yes, the website designers and developers at Astute Design Studio have training in Search Engine Optimization (SEO). All websites designed by Astute Design Studio include basic Search Engine Optimization at no extra cost.
WHY SHOULD WE CHOOSE YOU OVER OTHER DESIGNERS?
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO DESIGN A WEBSITE?
It is different for each client. The length of time it takes to create a website from start to finish depends on a lot of factors. That said, most of our sites are completed in 2-4 months – provided that you supply us with the required text/images right away and submit your feedback promptly.
WHAT TYPE OF SOFTWARE DO YOU USE?
We use Adobe software, including Dreamweaver for website development. In addition, we are experienced in hand-coding XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and Ajax. For our graphic elements, we use a combination of Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
CAN I DO MY OWN WEBSITE MAINTENANCE?
Yes, we can supply you with a content management system for your website which allows you to edit your own content without needing to know any HTML code at all. You may also pay a small monthly maintenance fee to have Astute Design Studio maintain your website for you. The choice is yours and we will be happy to discuss the various website maintenance options when that time comes.
DO YOU PROVIDE HOSTING AND DOMAIN REGISTRATION?
Yes, for an additional fee we can coordinate hosting services and register your domain name. You may also use your own web hosting company and/or register your domain name on your own.
HOW MUCH DOES HOSTING COST?
Hosting plans at www.godaddy.com begin at $4.99/month and must be billed directly to your credit card (checks or cash are not accepted for hosting services). This plan is suitable for most small businesses and it provides you with:
Plus many other features such as virus protection, web traffic statistics, blogging tools, etc. - see www.godaddy.com for more details about the Economy Hosting Plan. Larger hosting packages are available if you need more server space, data transfer, or mailboxes.
HOW MUCH DOES DOMAIN NAME REGISTRATION COST?
If you go through us and www.godaddy.com for your hosting, the fee for domain name registration is:
$1.99 for the first year
If you want only domain name registration and not hosting services, the fee is:
$11.99/year