FAQ

Q - Will my site be found on search engines?

Nowadays simply having a fantastic website for your business is just not enough. The majority of traffic on the web is now run by search engines (e.g. Google and Yahoo). So, if your website cannot be found by search engines, or your content cannot be put in to their database, or is at a rank where it cannot be seen, then you will miss out on incredible opportunities: People who are searching for and want what you are offering will have difficulty finding your website. We help you tackle this problem.

Q - What is web hosting?

Having a Website is about being open for business 24/7. We can provide competitive hosting options that include the highest levels of security, scalability and technology.

4PM websites are hosted at a state of the art facility, based in Ireland.

All websites hosted with us are fully monitored and have a disaster recovery policy in place against the serious threat and risks. 4PM offers support Monday to Friday during office hours, including email support, online chat support and telephone support, with 24 hour emergency support for critical problems.

Q- What’s included in our Web Design Services?

• Web Design/Re-design (including content writing)
• Web Development
• Graphic Design
• Online Marketing
• Corporate Identity: Logo Design (small, big, brochure, business card), logo optimisation: for use online, print and ads.
• Internet/Intranet Applications for all business needs
• Entertainment Portals: Video embedding, audio embedding, extensive Flash work

Q - Can I update my own website?

Yes, we can provide you on request with a simple content management package that will allow you login under a unique password and username, so you can make changes in seconds. You will have the ability to add image media, audio files, video files and electronic documents. If you want to have a more developed CMS we could personalize your future website and CMS, adding specially adapted features to your business, because your needs are at the heart of our development policy.

Q- What is a Content Management System?

A CMS (Content Management System) is a computer application used to create, edit, manage, and publish content in a consistently organized fashion. The content managed may include computer files, image media, audio files, video files, electronic documents and Web content. CMS is the new buzz in web design because it’s the solution to easy website management by the owner.

Q - Do you provide website statistics?

In most cases you may know your site and its ideal content. But remember you’re likely not the target audience of your website. Identifying the user of, or visitor to, your website and how to attract them is one of the first things we do. By analysing different types and traits of potential visitors and defining their internet habits, we aim to satisfy the needs of all your website visitors.

Q - What information do I provide to you?

You will provide us information on your company, the products you sell, images and text for the web site. If you cannot supply photos or images we can provide royalty-free licensed images if required. Then we will work with you to determine the organisation of content, colour schemes, font sizes, and compelling graphics. We consider all opinions, including what you should have on your main pages, individual article pages and your temptation to include all the new technology you’ve been hearing about. We work with you to decide what kind of people you want to attract to your website and the kind of experience you want to deliver to them.

Q - What is the cost of a website?

The price of a website depends on your requirements, not every website is the same, and some websites contain different e-commerce functions (e.g. Google maps integration, email alerts, user registration). The best solution is to contact us for a free consultation and estimate on your project.

Any more questions? Please get in touch today