Frequently Asked Questions

How much does having a website built cost?
The cost of building a website varies from site to site. There general rule is about $100 a page. This is for both the design and development of the site. This is a very competitive cost and each job is unique, some costing more and some costing less. As you plan finacially for this project, weigh the benefit of having a website against the immediate financial obligation and you will likely find that it is a worthwhile investment.

What will be my reoccuring cost for a website?
The only reoccuring cost for a typical website is the price for the webspace and domain name. This cost will vary from $3 a month to much more than that. For a typical site, the cost is very sensible.

What other cost will I incur besides the cost for design and development?
There will be a few other expenses besides the design and developmet cost. The webspace and domain name will vary depending on the location for your site. There will also be the expense of the software needed to update your site. In order to lessen this cost, we have decided to use Adobe (Macromedia) Dreamweaver which will allow you to use their more affordable and easier to use program called Contribute.

What software do you use primarily in building websites?
We use Adobe (Macromedia) Dreamweaver as it is more adaptable to a greater use and allows you to use Contribute to update your site.

How long does it take to build a site from beginning to end?
The length of time that it takes to build a site varies depending on difficulty and size of the site. Another major contributing factor to the time that a site takes is your ability to provide Shanks' Design and Development with the information and files needed to build the site.