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Accessibility Question: How do I make Word, PDFs, and other documents accessible (508 Compliant)?
Answer: You will find guidance standards, testing methods, and check lists for making Word, PDF, and other documents compliant at the link below.
Contact: Kelly Heck kelly@infopathways.com
Related Link: 508 Compliance |
Question: How does InfoPathways implement 508 Compliance?
Answer: We research the requirements for 508 compliance and apply these aspects to our client websites. Section 508 solutions help our clients comply with accessibility requirements and lessen legal risks associated with non-compliance.
Contact: Kelly Heck kelly@infopathways.com
Related Link: 508 Compliance |
Question: What is Section 508 and Web site accessibility?
Answer: Section 508 is an amendment to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 which requires that Federal electronic and information technology be accessible to people with disabilities. This includes technology ranging from faxes and phones, to Web sites, files on Web sites, and software programs.
Web accessibility means that people with disabilities have equal access to all Web sites and attached files. More specifically, Web accessibility means that people with disabilities can perceive, understand, navigate, and interact with the Web, and that they can contribute to the Web.
Contact: Kelly Heck kelly@infopathways.com |
Budget Question: Can InfoPathways apply updates to my website?
Answer: Yes. We are more than happy to add content and images, or tweak your design. Whatever you need, just ask. We charge an hourly rate for updates.
Contact: Kelly Heck kelly@infopathways.com |
Question: Can InfoPathways work within my budget?
Answer: Yes. Most organizations have a budget they must work around. We can discuss the possibilities within your budget, or we can approach your project in phases to provide you with a broader time frame within which to identify funding.
Contact: Douglas Heck douglas@infopathways.com |
Question: How much will my website cost?
Answer: Everyone wants to know the answer to this question, but the problem is that there are so many possibilities for a website that it can range from less than $1000 to $15,000 or more. We meet with our clients to discuss their needs and desires. From there we provide a quote based on your requirements and our rates. As long as your project remains within the scope of your initial requests, we will not bill over our quote.There are no hidden fees or surprises; everything is spelled out in our proposal. We work as efficiently as we can to provide you with a great site that is cost effective.
Contact: Douglas Heck douglas@infopathways.com |
Question: What are the maintenance costs with a website?
Answer: Once a site is completed there are no maintenance costs associated with the site until you need changes. Nevertheless, InfoPathways recommends that you update your site content on an annual basis. Updated content will ensure repeat customers. We can complete your updates for you at an hourly rate. In addition, there are web hosting expenses.
Contact: Douglas Heck douglas@infopathways.com |
Question: Why would I want a database driven site?
Answer: If your site has to be updated frequently, even in a small scale, a database driven web site will allow those without any design or development experience to make changes, updates, additions or deletions thus saving money on maintenance contracts. If you're planning on having your web site interact with the user in any way, other than simply displaying your content, a well designed database driven website will handle everything from a simple feedback form to a complex e-commerce system.
Contact: Douglas Heck douglas@infopathways.com |
Design Question: Does InfoPathways develop consistent designs for user ease?
Answer: Yes. InfoPathways utilizes Dreamweaver Templates to ensure that every page is consistent in your website. We also use CSS Style Sheets to keep your text consistent.
Contact: Kelly Heck kelly@infopathways.com |
Question: What tools does InfoPathways use to design their clients' websites?
Answer: InfoPathways designers utilize Adobe Fireworks and Adobe Dreamweaver to develop eye catching templates that are up-to-date and consistent.
Contact: Kelly Heck kelly@infopathways.com |
Optimization Question: How will visitors find my website on the Internet?
Answer: In order to be found by a search engine (Google, Yahoo, Live, etc.), web pages use an embedded code called a META tag. META tags are part of the HTML code and contain things such as keywords, or a short description of the Web page that are indexed on the Search engine and help your site gain high search engine ranking. The process of ensuring that your website is within the first few entries in the major search engines is a process coined ‘Search Engine Optimization’ or SEO. InfoPathways will add meta tags and ask you for search words or phrases to include. InfoPathways utilizes several other methods to improve your SEO.
Contact: Kelly Heck kelly@infopathways.com |
Payment Question: What is the payment schedule for a website project?
Answer: Unlike our typical services, which are billed at the end of each month, our website projects are billed 50/50. We ask clients to pay a 50% deposit on their project before the initial stages begin and 50% at completion. If you require a different method of payment, don’t hesitate to ask - we will work with your budget.
Contact: Douglas Heck douglas@infopathways.com |
Time Frame Question: How can I cut the cost of my website?
Answer: A website is a team effort between your web designer/developer and you. InfoPathways wants your website to be YOUR website. To do this we ask that you develop your content and provide photographs and graphics. Providing us with your final revisions will save us time and cut the cost of your website. This is not a requirement, but a suggestion. We are always happy to help you with your content.
Contact: Kelly Heck kelly@infopathways.com |
Question: How long will it take to have my website up and running?
Answer: The design and development of an average website should be completed in less than one month. The time frame really depends upon when you can provide us with your final content revisions and any graphics or photographs to be added. Larger websites with databases and other features often take longer. If you require a tight deadline, we will make it work. We can discuss the time frame with you when we meet.
Contact: Douglas Heck douglas@infopathways.com |
Question: When can InfoPathways begin the design and development of my website?
Answer: InfoPathways schedules projects upon receipt of a signed contract. The first step is to develop and design. At this point a template is developed and your content can be added when ready. Content takes a lot of thought - it is never too early to start gathering your content, even if you are not ready to start your project for a few months.
Contact: Kelly Heck kelly@infopathways.com |
Updates Question: Can InfoPathways design a site in which I can update my own content on a regular basis?
Answer: InfoPathways can create or redesign your site so that you can easily update content yourself, even if you don't know any HTML. InfoPathways can develop an array of database utilities to fit your specific needs. To make updates you use a simple desktop application to input your new or updated content. A few good examples of databases include contacts, links, business, and members lists. If you have any questions along the way, we're still more than happy to assist. Click the link below to learn more about our dynamic databases.
Contact: Douglas Heck douglas@infopathways.com
Related Link: Dynamic/CMS Information |
Question: Can InfoPathways update content and design aspects to my website?
Answer: Yes. For site updates, we bill by the hour and send invoices once a month.
Contact: Kelly Heck kelly@infopathways.com |
Question: What is a database-driven website?
Answer: A data-driven website means that the content for the website is pulled from a database. The database information and the pages are put together when the page is accessed. This technique is very useful for websites where the information changes often.
Contact: Doug Heck douglas@infopathways.com |
Web Hosting Question: What is hosting?
Answer: Hosting/Webhosting is the business of housing, serving, and maintaining files for one or more websites. A web site is stored in a folder on a server called a hosting server or host and the server displays your website files to the World Wide Web.
Contact: Kelly Heck kelly@infopathways.com |
Question: Who does InfoPathways host their website with?
Answer: We provide web hosting for the majority of our customer's websites. Our servers are contained in a cool, dust-free environment and are constantly monitored. All servers are backed-up and are supported by UPS Systems if and when there are power outages.
Contact: Kelly Heck kelly@infopathways.com |
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