Before You Buy

Question How much does a Geek's Website cost?
Answer Our website packages start from as little as $499 setup and $10 per month.
 
Question What happens after I decide to have my website built by Geeks Website Design?
Answer Once you have spoken with a Geeks Website Design consultant, you will receive an electronic copy of our Website Planner document. A simple planning tool designed to help you collate and organize the content appearing in your new website. If you are unsure of the correct package for your business or require some presales assistance, we would welcome the opportunity to meet with you and discuss the project. Once the website planner has been finalized and all of the accompanying artwork has been received, our graphics team will begin preparing a concept design for your website.
 
 
Question If I don't want to update my own website content, can you do it for me?
Answer Of course! We offer a range of maintenance plans designed to save you time and ensure that your website is constantly reflecting a fresh look with the most up to date content. For our $50 monthly hosting fee, it includes up to 6 updates per month at no extra charge.

 
 
Question Do I need to purchase a domain name?
Answer No, all you have to do is choose the right one and we will do the rest. Each of our website design packages includes a free domain name for 1 year. Afterwards, you will be billed the yearly fee to maintain the domain name. Currently, domain names are as little as $8 for a .com extension per year.
 
 
Question What if I already have a domain name?
Answer No problem! We'll gladly transfer your existing domain name to your new website with us free of charge.
 
Question How long will it take to build a Web site?
Answer Website development varies depending upon your specific needs. On average, it takes 24-48 hours to develop an overall design for your website. After you approve the design, it should take between another 24-48 to finish.
 
Question Can you provide graphics that are relevant to my business?
Answer Yes. Geeks Website Design can use a combination of stock photography and images/graphics that relate to your business or industry to help create a professional design for your website. We can also custom design graphics tailored to your specific needs.
 
Question What happens to my domain name and e-mail if I cancel my service?
Answer The Domain name is yours and you may choose to cancel it or move it to another hosting company. You will also have to transfer your email to another company if you cancel your service.
 
Question Can Geeks Website Design help me promote my website?
Answer Yes! As a standard procedure for all websites, we align our design principles with commonly accepted benchmarks for search engine optimization. All of our packages include full keyword, page title and meta-tag administration tools to increase the likelihood of a favorable search engine ranking. We also offer additional marketing procedures if you need a higher level of marketing.

E-Commerce

Question What is a merchant account?
Answer A merchant account is the bank account that tracks and transfers all of the monetary transactions that occur through your website. Your first step in building your e-commerce site is setting up a merchant account with a provider.
 
Question How do I set up my merchant account?
Answer Talk to a Geeks Website Design representative about ways to setup a merchant account with your banking institution.
 
Question Is Geek's Website Design secure?
Answer Yes! All of our websites are completely secure. Each hosting package includes 24 hour monitoring, virus protection and daily website and database backup. All ecommerce is secured by a Nationally Recognized 128-bit SSL certificate encryption.
 
Question How much will it cost to add Ecommerce?
Answer The cost associated with having an online store will vary greatly depending upon your needs. Generally, it costs around $50 per month for up to 200 items in your online shopping catalog.

Support

Question How do I pay for my monthly hosting costs?
Answer WWe accept the following methods of payment:

Check: Full year in advance only

Credit Cards: Automatically debited from the nominated account

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Question WWhat kind of services can I expect from you once I launch my Website?
Answer We are constantly monitoring the Web and keeping up to date with the latest technologies. Our consultants are always available to discuss the latest developments and potential opportunities that may enhance the utility of your website.
 
Question Will I need you to maintain my website once it's developed?
Answer You have the option of maintaining your website yourself. If you are not 'Web Savvy', the for $50 per month, we can update and maintain your website for you. This includes up to 6 updates per month.
 
Question How do I pay for additional services such as maintenance or training?/td>
Answer SServices that do not occur on a fixed monthly basis (such as optional components and extra services) will be invoiced on a standard 14 day credit policy. Payment for these services can be made by check or credit card.
 
Question Why does your hosting start from $10?
Answer The basic fee of $10 covers any licensed software that you may need on your website, plus enables us to provide 24X7 technical support.