What services do you provide?
Grounded Group, Inc. is a web design, marketing and consulting firm specializing in user-friendly
websites that utilize multimedia.
How much do you charge for your services?
Because our work is customized to our clients' needs, we usually discuss
these jobs with prospective clients and then work up a price quote based
on that information. Web sites start at $2000 to $5000.
How long does it take to produce a website?
Our experience tells us it takes about one month, from conception to execution
to produce a website, although we can work faster should you require a
faster turnaround.
What is the process you use to create websites?
Step 1: Free Consultation
An initial free consultation is the basis of every project. Because everyone’s
needs are unique, we provide a free consultation to identify your objectives.
After we assess your knowledge level, we offer the necessary guidance
to focus on the features and benefits of your website. And when we ascertain
your needs, we can properly map the structure/navigation of your site
and initiate the design process.
Step 2: Agreement
Our web design/hosting/marketing agreement includes the details of our
work and summarizes the responsibilities of each party, so that we both
understand exactly what to expect.
We will not begin a project until we both agree what the objectives are,
and how they will be accomplished. After we sign a letter of agreement,
a non-refundable deposit is paid.
Step 3: Content And Design
We create a site map, a diagram of your site, which includes the pages,
their content, and how they are linked. This is essential so that we can
see “the big picture,” an overview of your site.
Once we agree on how the site will be structured, you assemble appropriate
photos, text and music. If necessary, we help you write text, take photos,
make soundclips, create videos, etc.
Simultanously, we conceive possible layouts. Variables include graphics,
navigation and page design.
This is your opportunity to request changes until we finalize the design
you find most pleasing.
Once we are in agreement, we take your content and generate the pages
for your site.
Step 4: Inspect Your Site and Going Live
When the pages are complete, we post your site to a private server, for
your inspection. This is where you request minor changes in the layout,
content, links, and other key elements.
Once these revisions have been executed, we create the proper meta-tags,
page titles and other crucial elements that will enhance your site’s
relevance to search engines.
Then, I post your site to its permanent server. Once your site goes live,
we will immediately submit it to key search engines.
Step 5: Resubmission and Evaluation
It takes from one to four months for your site to be listed on search
engines. During this time, we will regularly monitor rankings and resubmit
your site, as needed.
At this point, it is essential that you add your website and email addresses
to business cards, letterheads, ads, recordings and other promotional
materials.
A few months after the debut of your site, we will evaluate the site’s
progress. This is where we examine site traffic and fine tune the site
to make certain it meets your expectations.
For most websites, updates are essential to keep the site fresh for return
visitors.
Do you redesign websites?
Yes, send us your URL and we'll give an analysis of what we can do to
improve your exsiting websites.
Do you produce sites that clients can update themselves.
Yes, we have created a content entry system that allows non-technical
people to easily update their websites using web-based forms.
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