Websites
Commonly Asked Questions About Websites – Answered!
Kori Lim
Last Update 5 years ago
HOW MUCH DOES A WEBSITE COST?
It really does depend on what you want which is not the answer anyone wants. It is, however, the truth. There are numerous factors that affect cost from whether you want a bespoke design, the amount of functionality you require, how much you want to manage yourself, whether you need eCommerce or integration with other systems, the list goes on.
WHAT DOES RESPONSIVE MEAN?
A responsive website is a website that adapts to the device it is being viewed on. For example, if you view a site on a laptop and then view the site on a mobile, you should have equally good experiences of that website but not the same experience. On the mobile, the website may have a slightly different design and content may have moved to make it easier to navigate and view utilizing the controls available on a mobile device.
WHAT IS A DOMAIN NAME?
A domain name is easy to read the name of your website. For us it's carbon-pixel.co.uk.
When choosing a domain name it's important to make it relatable to your business. Keeping short and pronounceable makes it easy to remember accurately. You should also use an appropriate domain name extension i.e. .co.uk, .net. .com etc
WHAT IS SSL?
SSL stands for Secure Socket Layer and is a security protocol to enable you to access a website securely. When you access a site that has SSL you will notice that the web address begins https:// rather than HTTP:// (note the additional “s”). This means your interaction with that website is encrypted and the information you enter can’t be stolen by hackers.
WHAT IS UX?
UX is short for user experience.
When designing a website it is very important to consider the user’s experience on the website.
Enjoyable user experience will ensure that the user potentially returns, buys, or recommends the website.
Bad user experience means it’s highly unlikely that the user will progress further on a website and leave very quickly.
WHAT IS WEB HOSTING?
Web hosting is the provision of space on a webserver to store your website. The web hosting company will also provide connectivity to the server so your website can be accessed by people using the public internet. You usually “rent” this space for a monthly fee (sometimes discounted if you pay annually).
How often should I update my website?
Great Question! Websites that go for long periods with no updates and new content are unlikely to perform well or support any useful digital marketing objectives. Though a static website “technically” qualifies as a website it’s bound to be more than just a digital brochure that produces little or no new customers.
