Frequently Asked Questions

There are a lot of things to consider when building a website.

When preparing a quote, we take great care to ensure all  aspects have been considered to prevent additional costs cropping up along the way. 

For a full checklist of where costs come from and an average estimation of what each task costs, read our blog post. 

It all comes down to research. Are you filling a niche in  the market, or are you going into a highly competitive area with a unique idea  or angle? Before investing time and money into a start-up web application, it is important to research your target audience and make sure that what you are offering is in  demand. Check out our blog post below.

4 Things to do before starting your start-up

An app must be permanently downloaded onto a device, most  commonly a mobile phone, allowing the framework to be used even when offline.   That being said, most app functionality requires being connected to the internet.

A mobile webpage is viewed in a browser – such as Chrome or Safari – and isn't stored on the device. Most of the  same functionality and layout that an app would have can be built into this form  of website. The functionality and layout of the original website can also be incorporated.

You can’t say that one is better than the other, as they are both  useful in their own way. 

To learn more about what can be done with a mobile webpage,  check out two of our case studies below.

A mobile responsive webpage is one that responds to use on a mobile phone, meaning that your website recognizes the device being used and changes the layout and display to better work with the screen size.

It differs from industry to industry but in today's mobile crazed society it's likely that your audience is using their mobile to look you up on Google rather than sitting at a computer to do it. What that means is that anywhere from 30%-60% of your customers are looking for businesses on their mobile, and if your website doesn't cater to mobile users the business they find through Google won't be yours.

Already have a website that isn't mobile responsive? It's OK, there are options. Visit our blog to learn more about what we can do for your business to help you transition into a responsive site.

Mobile Friendly Webpages - Your Options Outlined

If your current website was built over 5 years ago, it's very likely that your website will not look good on mobile phones. In the last 5 to 10 years, mobile phone internet browsing popularity has exploded, and now more people are viewing your website from a mobile phone instead of a computer.

With this in mind, it is more important than ever to have a mobile friendly website for your business. There are two main strategies to creating a mobile friendly website; create a new responsive website or create a separate mobile website designed only for use on mobiles. What is best for you will depend on your current situation.

Here at AB Web, we make it our goal to help guide you through the process to mobile web nirvana.

Mobile Friendly Webpages - Your Options Outlined

They say a picture is worth a thousand words - your logo is worth more. Your logo represents everything about your company all wrapped up into a symbol or word mark. It's likely the first impression any potential customer will have of your company - so you need to get it right.

A logo needs to be clear and legible at many different sizes. It could be on a billboard or on a pen so simplicity is often key.

Your logo also needs to be memorable. It needs to communicate what your business does as well as create a good impression with your customer.

It sounds like a lot to ask of your logo, but it really is one of the most important visual pieces of your company.

At AB Web Developers, we'll help your company develop that logo that will stand out from the rest.

In today's email world, HTML emails are king. These are emails rich with images, useful content for readers and juicy click throughs for companies.

To step your game up, you need to walk the walk and talk the talk. This means having a professional email template designed with your branding and developed so that you can re-use it for future emails.

Along with a fresh, clean, email template you need to have a good system for managing all those e-mail subscribers who want to get their hands on your much desired content.

All of this is no easy task, but fortunately here at AB Web we have the tools necessary to get the job done. We'll work with you and your existing branding to create a beautiful e-mail template that you can be proud of. Then we'll set you up with an account in our email managing software to help you build future emails and manage your subscribers.

An e-commerce system will allow you to sell your products online, keep track of your inventory, complete transactions, run reports and so much more.

Here at AB Web Developers we can help you setup and get started with your very own e-commerce powered website. You can pick from pre-templated designs or have a custom design created to help your business stand out from the rest.

Of course, what you decide to sell is entirely up to you!

Focussing on Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) is no quick process. It will often take 6 months or more to properly SEO a website.

There is no exact science to SEO and it takes constant effort to keep your site at the top of Google's ranks. But if you keep at it, offer quality content full of rich keywords and build relationships with other quality websites in your sector, you'll see your website consistently rank at the top of Google.

At AB Web Developers our introductory SEO package is designed to significantly increase your ranking with Google and includes:

• Deep keyword research & market analysis
• Rigorous on-page optimisation (including URL optimisation)
• Off-page optimisation and business directory linking
• Google Places registration
• Google Analytics
• Ongoing SEO monthly review & reporting

Get a Quote from us if you'd like more information and pricing about this service.

Depending on what you require, a Content Management System (CMS) will allow you to add/update/remove new pages, content, links, videos, images and more and you can do it from any computer with an Internet connection.

Do you want one of your employees to manage your site? No problem, we can set them up with their own account.

Give us a ring to chat about your different options available.

Twitter allows you to upload your own background image, so this is a great place to start and an excellent way to promote your brand. Be sure to include your logo, brand colours and any important contact information such as email addresses, phone numbers and other social pages.

Next, Twitter also allows you to upload a custom header image. This is a great area to add a bit of your own branding, but keep it clean, because this is also where Twitter places some of your important Twitter related information.

Finally, you can update your page with your brand colours. This includes changing link colours, text colour and content background colour.

At AB Web we can help you make all of these changes - including creating custom graphics for your background and header.