What Type of Site Do I need?
Here are some questions you may want to think about:
- What is the goal of the site? Are people going to call your offices or would you prefer email.
- How much content do you have or want to post on your site?
- Are you going to sell anything online?
- Do you need the standard Home, About, Contact and Products/Services offered?
- How often do you need to update your site?
We can then tailor your requirements to fit these objectives, saving you time and money and creating a clearer, more professional web site. Contact us and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
How much does a website cost?
The cost depends on the services your business requires, including the type of graphical or interactive elements that are needed, if a content management system is required, extra components and features, number of pages, e-commerce shopping cart and catalogue functionality etc.
If it sounds complicated right now we will listen to your needs and clearly explain and suggest the type of website your business requires. If you want to start a new project then contact us here.
I do not know anything about internet technology or design; can you take me step by step through the design process?
Of course! We work with all levels of users and always take our customers step by step through the whole project. We explain everything in a clear, high-level manner so that every client can get the solution that will best fit their business needs. Our content management solutions are perfect for taking care of content without any technical knowledge. In fact, if you can use Microsoft word you will not have a problem!
What are the benefits of a website?
A website can achieve many different goals for you business, Including online sales, generating leads with a well crafted message, branding, referrals from happy customers, information dissemination, marketing support and more. The bottom line is customer relationship management. A website is an excellent web based self service for you customer to help themselves.
How much input will I have in the "Look and Feel" of my website?
We value the input of our customers and design a custom solution around this. If your business already has set branding then we will follow this exactly to get the solution that complements any other marketing materials that you have.
How long does it take to build a website?
This depends on the following factors:
- Your availability
- The size and complexity of your site
A simple site can be realistically completed and finalised within a few weeks. Your availability is the ability to review and approve designs and plans in a timely fashion. If you are involved in aspects of the project such as drafting content then the finish line of this will depend on the delivery of the project.
What is 'Joomla! ' ?
Joomla is an open source content management system referred by tens of thousands as the best CMS in the world. When new content is created, a WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) editor allows for simple edits without the knowledge of HTML. It puts you totally in control of your content.
What is a URL?
This is the address of your website. The URL is an acronym for "Uniform Resource Locator" which defines the location of a webpage on the Internet. E.g. the URL of this website is http://www.fireflyweb.ie
Will you help me with the hosting of my Website and Email Accounts?
Yes, we will sort out your hosting and email needs so you don't have to worry about any technical details. These include online and phone support.
What is a domain name?
A domain name is the web address of your website. E.g. the domain name of this website is www.fireflyweb.ie.
I already have a website; will you make changes to it?
No Problem! We do re-designs, upgrades and maintenance. If you are looking for minor changes or a more professional design then feel free to contact us. Some our most common upgrades include installation of drop-down menus, flash banners, adding content and more. If you would like to be in total control of your content through a user-friendly interface you can get your website upgraded to Joomla. Contact us and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
I don't know what I want my site to look like, what can you do?
We are more than willing to give you our professional opinion as to the structure, layout, design and content of the website. You can then give your opinion of our suggestions based on your business needs.
Any Other Questions?
If there was a question we didn't answer then please contact us. We will answer it as soon as possible and consider adding it to this list for future clients.
