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The Argument of a Sugar Land Web Designer

Ever want someone to work for you day and night, building something that helps your business day and night? I am more than happy to do just that. Here's how it works: you fill out a questionnaire, I put together an estimate within a day or two, and we collaborate to come up with some solid figures and ideas. Over the next couple of weeks I'll eat and drink HTML code, color schemes, layout structures, interactive programs, and your tasty Business Model. After about a month, you'll have a refined website that rivals your leading competition, with money still in the bank. Let's talk. Call me (Daniel) at 281.780.1328 or send me a message.

The Questionnaire

"The Questionnaire" will give me what I need to provide you with a quick and accurate estimate.

Grammar and punctuation do not matter, but completeness definitely does! As you fill this out, please try to sit down with everyone who will be involved in the development of your website so that you compile accurate answers.

If you're having a difficult time coming up with answers, or you don't quite understand some of the questions, that's not a problem. Just do your best, skip the question (all that's required is your name and email), or contact me!

Contact Information

*Your name and title:
*Your email address:
Your phone number:

Company Information

Name of business or organization:
Business location (City):
Please describe your company or organization in a few sentences:
Other than you, who else will be involved in guiding this project to completion?

About Your Computer

Is your computer a PC or a Macintosh?
What is your screen resolution: 600x800, 1024x768, or other? (To find out screen resolution, on a PC, right-click your desktop, click Properties, and choose the Settings tab.)
Which Internet Browser do you use: Internet Explorer, Firefox, Netscape, or something else?
What version is your browser? (To find out version, open browser, and in the top menus, go to Help > About [browser name] and check the version number.)

Existing Website

If you have an existing web site, what is the address?
If applicable, in what ways is this site falling short? What would you like to change, add or subtract?

Domain Names and Hosting

Do you have a domain name or names registered?: Yes: No: I am unsure:
If Yes, what is it/what are they?
For many reasons, using my preferred web host provider, Dreamhost, is the most cost effective hosting solution for you (for example, and most importantly, Dreamhost supports all of the programming languages that I take advantage of). Even if you are currently committed to a web host, it is still very likely that you would save money by switching to Dreamhost (due to the time it would take to modify my products to become compatible with the available technologies your web host supports). Great web hosting plans with Dreamhost are between 8-10 dollars a month. If I create your website, would you like me to set up an account with Dreamhost for you?: Yes: No:

Purpose and Goals for Web Site

What are the purposes that your business/organization has for your new web site?
Who is your target audience, and what do you want them to be able to learn or do when they visit your site?
If you are targeting a young audience or one that is technology oriented, it might be beneficial to have a website that mirrors your normal one, except have it configured to work well on a mobile device. Would you like a mirror website made specifically for mobile devices?: Yes: No: Maybe:

Text and Graphic Content

Please make a list of planned site pages and/or groups of pages. (It might be helpful to take a look at a few websites that provide services that are similar to yours.)
Do you have all of your website content/copy already written?: Yes: No:
Do you have a company logo you're satisfied with and want to use?: Yes: No:
If you answered Yes, is this logo of high quality, or will I need to recreate it to bring it to an acceptable quality?: It is high quality: Needs to be recreated: I am unsure:
Please describe any other graphic images (photos, illustrations, etc.) you already possess which you would like to be included on the web site (I include professional stock photography in all of my projects)? Can you please approximate the total number of graphics that you already have?
Would you like to have a photo gallery implemented on your website?: Yes: No: Maybe:

Design Style and Branding

Is there a specific design style you wish to incorporate into the web site (colors, layout, navigation scheme, etc.)? If so, please describe each element as well as you can.
Please take a minute and find some websites that you like, and then list them below. Next to each URL please indicate what you like about the site (colors, functionality, graphical style, etc.). This is very helpful because it shows me the look and feel you prefer in a very concrete way.

Interactivity and Miscellaneous Components

Will your website be selling any products, or accepting payment for any services?: Yes: No: Maybe:
If Yes, please describe the type and number of products/services. Please also describe any features you would consider essential to the online shopping experience.
Would you like to secure some of your web pages so only people with a password can view them?: Yes: No: Maybe:
If Yes, how sensitive will the information on the secured pages be?: Highly Sensitive: Somewhat Sensitive: Not Sensitive:
Would you like me to design PDF documents and make them available to your site visitors (invoices, new client information sheet, and other documents intended for quality printing)?: Yes: No: Maybe:
Do you have any documents (Word, Excel, AutoCAD, etc.) that you would like to have converted to the Portable Document Format (pdf) so that all people, even those without Microsoft programs, can view and print your documents?: Yes: No: Maybe:
Would you like a 'live chat' option available on your website? (This would allow the visitors on your site to instantly start an online conversation with one of your staff members, as long as a staff member is at a computer that's connected to the Internet. The visitor would not need to download any software, but it would function very similarly to AOL's instant messenger.): Yes: No: Maybe:
Would you like a chat room implemented into your website (for site visitors, members, departments, etc.)?: Yes: No: Maybe:
Would you like custom pop-ups, that cannot be blocked by pop-up-blockers, for your website (advertising campaign, join e-newsletter option, etc.)?: Yes: No: Maybe:
Would you like to have a blog that you can update yourself?: Yes: No: Maybe:
Would you like an online calendar integrated into your site that you are able to update?: Yes: No: Maybe:
Would you like your site visitors to be able to search your website content so they can easily find what they are looking for?: Yes: No: Maybe:
Are there any custom database functions that you would like to implement?: Yes: No: Maybe:
Would you like interactive maps that display your business location(s) and also give precise to/from directions?: Yes: No: Maybe:
Would you like any forms on your website? It could be long and detailed like the form you are filling out now, or very simple (e.g. send a simple message, sign up for a e-newsletter, etc.).: Yes: No: Maybe:
If yes, please describe the form(s) you have in mind.

Animation/Audio/Video

Would you like to include your own animation, audio or video on your site?: Yes: No: Maybe:
If yes, please describe each media element, including file type (e.g. .mp3, .wma, .fla, etc.). I can encode almost any video you might have to the Adobe Flash format so that site visitors can view it quickly and easily.

Future Maintenance Options

I do not recommend that you work directly on your site using FrontPage or any other web design software. However, I can provide what is known as a Content Management System, allowing you to add to and update much of the content of your site using a program that is relatively user-friendly and requires no web developing experience (functions similarly to Microsoft Word). This adds significantly to the cost of producing your site, but can be ideal for some organizations. Are you interested in a Content Management System?: Yes: No: Maybe:
Another alternative is for me to maintain your web site, with fees based on time required. In many situations, this is a cost-effective alternative. Are you interested in considering this type of maintenance?: Yes: No: Maybe:

Search Engine Placement

Are good rankings on search engines important for this web site? We can take many measures to help you gain visibility on Google, Yahoo, etc. This can significantly boost sales/awareness.: Yes: No: Maybe:

Accessibility

Are there any special requirements in regard to access for the disabled (as a standard, I take many precautions to make my websites accessible to people with vision/color impairments, people using assistive devices, and people with slow internet connections)?: Yes: No: Maybe:
If yes, please describe these requirements.

Time Frame and Budget

What is your desired time frame for producing and launching the site?
Please give me a sense of your budget for the creation of your web site. If this is difficult, please at least provide a low and high figure.
Please give me a sense of your monthly budget for the continued maintenance and marketing of your website. Again, please at least provide a low and high figure.

Other Considerations

Please describe anything else you would like me to know about your ideal website.