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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to some common questions.


General

Usually the answer to this question is yes, absolutely! In many cases we can actually for many reasons do a better job, because we only use highly experienced designers and developers with many years of experience, use the latest technologies, and stick strictly to best practices and industry standards.

Why not have a look through our standard website packages for your perfect website solution.

Your website can be a powerful marketing tool to promote your business, however it is perhaps most beneficial to your business when your website can actually sell your goods and services for you. To sell goods online, you will need an online store, a shopping cart, contact form for customers to contact you, and an online payment gateway, which is a fancy way of saying a system that can automatically process online credit card payments for you.

Codevelopment website are designed to the highest quality standards, and our website development process is set up to ensure that you are happy with the outcome. For this reason, we offer the only true 100% satisfaction guarantee in the web services industry.

All Codevelopment websites are designed and programmed by a team of specialist experts in their respective fields and include:

  • XHTML1 Strict and CSS programming
  • Search engine-friendly design
  • Graphic design by a highly experienced corporate graphic designer

Standard packages and above also include:

  • Integrated CMS to allow you to update your website yourself
  • A powerful database to store business and client data
  • Availability of regular software and technology updates to keep your website up to date with latest technological innovations
Payment

50% of the total cost of a website project is payable in advance. On completion of the website design, a further 25% payment is required in order to commence the programming of your website's source code. The remaining 25% is payable on completion of the project.

Most web service businesses do not put their prices online, because the creation of a website can be as simple as creating a basic online presence, or as complex as developing the next Google. Most of the cost of website development relates to the number of hours required to be spent on a website, and much of that time is spent on graphic design, front-end coding, application programming, database development and search engine optimisation.

At Codevelopment we understand that you need the ability to identify the specific aspects of your website that you need, and price those features, no more, no less. For this reason, we have created user-friendly standard website design packages , based on the typical requirements of a range of our clients. Whether you are looking for a cost-effective business starter website , a typical small-medium business website , or an advanced community / corporate website, we have a package just for you. For other services, check out our standard service packages .

Technical

Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) is the process whereby key strategic search terms are identified and coded into the design and content of your website in order to assist search engines to identify your website as important for those search terms. It goes without saying that since most people will find your website by way of a search engine, that this is one of the most important aspects of website design and management.

Simply stated, a content management system (CMS) is software that allows you to manage your website content in a simple, easy-to-use manner. Once a CMS has been integrated with your website, you no longer require a web designer to change your web pages. With powerful integrated tools, Codevelopment websites allow you to update your website content whenever, and as often, as you like.