Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question about our website design, search engine optimization services or even marketing?
At CMDS, our services are dedicated to optimizing your company's online investment. Please view some of the most Frequently Asked Questions.
Website Design Questions
How long does it take to design a website?
For a basic site, it usually takes 4-6 weeks, as long as we get cooperation from the client.
How much do CMDS websites cost?
Our sites range from 7-20k depending on the size of the site. We've done plenty of sites over 20k, but it really depends on the goals of the client, size and complexity.
How do we structure payment?
A 50% deposit is required on all projects. The remaining 50% is due upon completion and prior to site launch.
What happens if we change the project after it has started?
An adendumn is then made to the proposal and pricing modifications are made to reflect the difference.
What do I get for the money?
- Dedicated project manager for status updates
- Industry research and competition analysis - we learn what everyone else is doing, learn what works and what doesn't
- Research the keywords and key phrases your potential customers are using to find your website
- Creation of 2 designs for your website that reflect our research; Designs created by nationally recognized, award-winning designers
- 2 Rounds of changes on the chosen design
- Development of the website using the latest development standards and cutting edge programming to facilitate ease of updating the site after launch
- Initial Search Engine Optimization so that your site may be placed well after site launch. Note that placement depends on the amount of competition and the amount of online marketing your company does to get the best placement
- One Time Search Engine Submission
After we learn about your competition and your goals, the pricing of the site then gets solidified.
SEO Questions
Can you get me placed #1 on Google, Yahoo and MSN?
No. No one can garantee that. If they do, you shouldn't trust them.
Can you get my site on the first page?
Sure can. Depending on your industry and the competition, it takes lots of effort and money to get your site placed high.
How much should I spend?
Like almost anything else, the more you spend, the more you get. We recommed having at least $1500/month to play with for a minimum of 6 months.
Other companies say they only spend $200/month to get their traffic. How come you're so expensive?
Most likely, they're sites aren't placed high organically, they are just doing cpc campaigns and their not getting quality traffic. Use those companies and I'll see you in 6 months when you're ready to stop wasting money.
What exactly is the definition of a "hit"?
A "hit" is a request to the server for anything a website will load in order to display data (an image, a page or a flash file, for example). When you hear someone talk about their site traffic in terms of how many "hits" they have received, they are really not talking about their site traffic. This phrase is misleading because one user going to a site can accumulate thousands of hits in one session. Hits are more related to the time spent on a site by users than it is to the number of unique users who visit a site.
Did you know...? An effective website redesign can boost your site visitors by as much as 200%.
