How much should a website cost?
This answer depends on what the website will include. A website can cost anywhere from $200 to over $10,000. However, most websites tend to fall around the $500 - $5,000 range. The more sophisticated your website, the higher the cost. Flash elements also result in an increase of the price.

Is it easier if I put my website together myself?
It is possible to create your own website, but putting a website together on your own is very time consuming. Our staff at LDB Creations will work hard on your website so that you don't have to. Some of our customers have put a website together on their own with us assisting them along the way. Others have put a website together while we maintain it, which is also a service that we offer. The issue is time and appearance. We always welcome creating the website for you.

How long does it take to build a website?
This really depends on the type of website that is being requested. A simple website with few pictures, no flash, and nothing special can take a week or less. However, bigger sites that require over a hundred of pages of user based information can take closer to a month. Either way, our workers work their hardest to get your website finished in a timely fashion.

Do you redesign or update websites?
Yes, we can update anything from a line of text to redesigning an entire website. We offer regular maintenance in which you let us know what you want added and we take care of that for you. This is helpful in cases where the websites have calendars and other dated material.

Do you recommend full flash websites?
No. Full flash websites are often ignored in major search engines. This results in less traffic to your site and loss of revenue. Flash websites do appear more appealing and has become a new trend in the industry. Another thing to note is that flash websites costs more money and may not be compatible with on the computers of all users.

What should I put on my website?
Your website should have anything that would advertise what you do as an individual or company. Also, your website should be informative so that potential consumers or readers know what they are looking at and how to go further.

Why should I have a websume?
Many companies are looking on the internet for potential employees. The requirements that they look for have grown since technology has advanced. With this being the case, one page resumes are becoming an outdated way to advertise yourself. People tend to make the font smaller or leave out information that would otherwise land them the job they are looking for. With a websume, you can give the employer more than a simple one page description of yourself. They will be able to see a more descriptive resume as well as any cover letters, projects, testimonials, or pictures that you will like to share. Existing websumes can be mentioned in formal resumes as an addition or elaboration to what you already have. Here at LDB Creations, we create simple websumes to serve your needs.

Static or Dynamic. What's the difference?
Static means that the information or 'code' that makes up the website doesn't change. It has been crafted to work like a printed document and to be referred to on the web. You will find a lot of brochure sites are constructed this way, and it is not a bad thing as there is some much more that can be done design-wise and in the construction, when we know how it will look consistently in every browser.

Dynamic means that the data or content can change 'dynamically'. This content is usually fed from a database or Content Management System (CMS) so when the data is updated, the text and images on the website are also updated. This opens up a lot of options on the business applications of your website, but there are also a lot more variables to consider, and these variables make the design more expensive. Shopping carts and information sites work this way as their content changes frequently and needs to be constantly up to date.

Do I want a static or dynamic website?
If you are not going to update the information on your site, you should go static. However, if you are constantly going to change the information on your website and are going to have a shopping cart, you should go dynamic. For simple sites, we usual recommend static websites.

How do I update the website myself?
If you would like the ability to change the images and text on your website, we can set up a Content Management System (CMS) so that your information can be updated. We do offer maintenance and updates so that you do not have to update the content yourself.

Do you register domains and host the website?
We can register your domain for you, but we do recommend doing this on your own. We do not host websites. We can be of assistance in giving you a list of popular website hosts.

Does it help to have the images and text?
Yes, this certainly helps. Not only does it save us time, it also saves you money. If you have the text and images ready for your website, it does pay off for both parties.

Should I get a blog instead of a website?

It is better to have a website than a blog. However, it really depends what you are going to use the website for.