What is standards-based web design and why is it important?
Web standards are guidelines for developers of both websites and the browsers that run them, to try and
ensure that all websites are more reliable, efficient, accessible and long-lasting.
The
Web Standards Project explains the problems that have existed
in the past (and still do) due to a lack of standards and the benefits of following uniform standards into the future.
JebWeb Solutions agree that standards are an essential part of good web development and make for a far better website,
and aim to follow best industry practice for all websites that we develop.
How much will it cost?
The primary indicator of how much a website will cost is the amount of time required to create it.
JebWeb Solutions aim to keep website costs low by reducing the time spent in development.
We keep this amount of time smaller by using an approach called
incremental development, where the client
is able to see results and provide feedback from a very early stage in the process, greatly reducing the scope for
misunderstandings and wasted time. This approach also provides the client with a working website in a very short timeframe,
allowing them to then add extra features and changes gradually, thus managing their costs more effectively.
Other factors contributing to the cost include:
Do you provide hosting services as well as website design and creation?
No,
JebWeb Solutions does not offer their own hosting services for websites. There are many
companies that offer such services, but our recommended provider is
Hostmonster.
Hostmonster are a US-based company offering a large amount of bandwidth, ample
storage space, supporting all major technologies and providing a wide variety of high-quality applications ready to install and run.
Their prices are low and service is good, making them our hosting provider of choice.
Of course, you are welcome to use your own existing or preferred hosting provider. Whichever option you choose, you will need
to provide JebWeb Solutions with sufficient access to enable us to create and manage your website. All providers must
also support PHP as a minimum.
Do you offer domain registration as well as website design and creation?
No,
JebWeb Solutions does not offer their own domain registration for websites. There are many
companies that offer such services, but our recommended provider is
Hostess.
Hostess are an Australian-based company offering the best prices around
for .com.au, .net.au and .org.au domains. If you simply require a .com domain, these are much cheaper to purchase through US-based
companies.
Hostmonster include one free .com domain with their hosting packages.
