Archive for the ‘FAQ's’ Category

How do I transfer products from my old website to a new one? (FAQ#17)

Author admin
Posted October 20th, 2009
Answer: Leave it to us. Products can be transferred across from your old website via a Data Import. This essentially scrapes all data from your existing website and transfers it across to your new site; in doing so, you essentially have a starter for ten in rewriting your descriptions to be search engine friendly (through our own close consultation).
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With so many agencies out there, why should I choose Visualsoft? (FAQ#1)

Author admin
Posted October 13th, 2009

Answer: These days anyone with a computer and internet connection can build a website. Marketing Agencies, PR Companies, Graphic designers, PC technicians, your friend’s nephew who did a computer course at college... So, why, of the hundreds of options available should you choose Visualsoft?

1. We've been there, done that and got the t-shirt…

Having been in this industry since 1997 we’ve seen many web companies come and go over the years; but you can rest assured that we will still...

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What questions should I ask a website provider? (FAQ#2)

Author admin
Posted October 12th, 2009

Answer: As many as possible!!

Over 70% of the enquiries we receive is for our website redesign service; often picking up failed projects and turning them into successful websites. Companies who offer website design come in many different guises; these include Marketing Agencies, PR Companies, Graphic designers, PC technicians, your friend’s nephew who did a computer course at college...So, be very careful when putting your business in the hands of a web company and make sure you know (1)...

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How much does a website cost? (FAQ#3)

Author admin
Posted October 11th, 2009
Answer: How long is a piece of string? But seriously, without knowing the specification of what you need it's impossible to give a price. The cost of the solution is directly linked to the scale and complexity of your requirements. All of the sites we build are tailored to the client’s needs. This means you get a site built specifically to meet the needs of your target market, giving you higher conversions, better search engine rankings and most importantly a site that actually...
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What are the ongoing costs once the website is live? (FAQ#4)

Author admin
Posted October 10th, 2009
Answer: It depends on the amount of traffic you get. There are several costs associated with running a website; these include web hosting, email hosting, support, maintenance, training and consultancy. We cover all of these within our comprehensive support package. The cost of this service is determined by your bandwidth usage (the amount of traffic you get to your site). This enables us to offer a comprehensive support service to suit all budgets and starts from just £20.00 per month....
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Am I tied in for a fixed period of time? (FAQ#5)

Author admin
Posted October 9th, 2009
Answer: We don’t believe in locking clients in. You are free to host your new site wherever you wish, but nearly all of our clients choose us to host their solution due to the high level of specialist support that can be provided and our ability to respond rapidly to any problems. Unlike some providers we don’t believe in locking clients into a fixed term contract; our clients stay with us because we offer unrivalled service and excellent value for money. Our clients benefit from...
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How long does an average website take to build? (FAQ#6)

Author admin
Posted October 5th, 2009
Answer: It depends on what you want built. Lead times for commencing development work on new projects varies but is typically 2-4 weeks, during that time it is usual for the project management team to work with you preparing the site requirements, content, design brief and finalising the design concepts. Whilst the precise duration of your project will depend on the complexity of your solution and required features, a typical project takes around 6-8 weeks so if you commissioned a...
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