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Some Frequently Asked Questions:

How much does a Web site cost?

Do you give firm quotes?

Do you give discounts?

What are Active Server Pages (ASP)?

How can ASP help my business?

What is a "static" web page?

What is "Flash"?

What is a "SQL" (Pronounced See'-kwel) database?

What is an "Access" database?

Answers to Those FAQs:

How much does a Web site cost?
Well, it depends. We know that's not a good answer, but it's really true.

We only offer per page rates and discounts to small, sole-proprietorships and individual freelancers. Otherwise, it depends on how long it takes, what the specifications are, and how fancy it is.

Please look at our estimates page to give you some idea of how much web sites and additional services cost. Be sure to look at the comparison of our low prices versus typical design boutique prices.

Do you give firm quotes?
Usually, no. We only offer per page rates and discounts to small, sole-proprietorships and individual freelancers.

Our estimates are usually very close; within 5 to 10%. Our estimates are closer when clients give us clear guidelines, do's and dont's and upfront specifications that don't change throughout the project.

Do you give discounts?
We offer discounts and special payment schedules to very small businesses and organizations. Have a look if you are an individual or charity.

What are Active Server Pages (ASP)?
Microsoft server technology written in VBscript or Jscript for the Windows IIS server engine, COM objects, ADO and ASP objects that generates HTML and highly scalable interactive, database driven dynamic pages.

How can ASP help my business?
Active Server Pages make web sites dynamic and easily updateable. We can create your shopping cart in ASP and more.

What is a "static" web page?
Well-designed html pages with regular graphics, links and rollovers with one mailto form page. There are no dynamic/database driven pages nor Active Server Pages.

What is "Flash"?
Macromedia Flash motion graphics and movies can provide some usefull functions. Informational presentations, tutorials and games can be created in Flash for the Web or in high-quality, high-resolution form for CD distribution. They can give a Web site motion and interest and is used more frequently for online advertising and banners.

What is a "SQL" (Pronounced See'-qual) database?
Structure Query Language - Simplified, it's a professional, scalable database language system for web sites that need to move beyond Access databases (more that ~10 concurrent users in real time) for shopping carts, secure transactions and larger databases.

What is an "Access" database?
Microsoft Access database software that comes as part of the Microsoft Office package. Access databases is a great first-step, low-cost solution for small to medium businesses wishing to have an ASP and HTML combination site with some database functionality.