Frequently Asked Questions

How will a web site help me?
This depends on what your goals are. If you are selling a product, selling online is a cost-effective way to increase your business. It costs much less than most people think to set up a site that processes credit card orders. A web site also provides an excellent medium to distribute information and market your services or products. Online forms can be used to gather client information and mailing lists. These are just a few of the possible benefits of having your own web site.
The bottom line: a successful web site will increase your business.

Can I use AKalou.com from anywhere?
Definitely! Customers from all over are welcome. We will consult with you via telephone and email. You can send us any necessary materials via email, fax, or even regular mail.

 How much will it cost? Are there any hidden costs?
There are three main costs associated with the average web site:

  1.  The main cost is the design cost. This varies quite a lot depending on the scope and size of the site. A simple web site may cost as little as €399. A large multi-function web site may cost up to €1199 or more. The average price for a web site for a small or medium-sized business is €799. A web site in this price range will typically have approximately 10 pages, several paragraphs of text per page, and email links. If you would like a custom made one we will be able to give you a fairly firm estimate before beginning on your site.
  2.  The second cost is for domain name registration. This gives you the exclusive rights to a domain name (i.e. www.yourcompany.com). The cost for this service is about €50 per year. For the first year domain name registration is included in the package price unless otherwise stated.
  3.  The third cost is for web hosting. Think of this as renting space on the World Wide Web. You are paying for space on a large computer (technically, a "server") that is hooked up directly to the Internet. This allows your web page to be accessible to anyone in the world. For most web sites this could cost around €150 per year.
    For the first year web hosting is included in the package price unless otherwise stated.

How will I have my site maintained once it is up?
We can maintain your site for you. We can negotiate a price to make changes to your web site once it is up an running. Regular maintenance rarely takes more than an hour or two. If your site will require a lot of maintenance, special rates can be negotiated again.

Notes:
Domain Name: The address of a website on the internet.
Web hosting: Your space on the World Wide Web. You are paying for space on a large computer (technically, a "Web Server") that is hooked up directly to the Internet. This allows your web page to be accessible to anyone in the world.