FAQ
Can future-ink create my print/marketing materials too?
Should my graphic designer/marketing agency design my website?
What do I need to get started?
Do you offer free consultations?
What is your estimate process?
Can you write copy for my site?
Do you handle website maintenance?
Can future-ink create my print/marketing materials too?
While we use similar tools as graphic designers, our skill sets are very different. We prefer to keep our core competencies strong by specializing in multimedia and internet technologies. We let graphic designers do what graphic designers do best…work with print. We work with amazing agencies and can give you referrals to our preferred agency partners that we work with daily.
Should my graphic designer/marketing agency design my website?
While it is convenient to have one designer put your materials together, it is better to have us design the site using elements from your printed materials to create a seamless look and feel across all mediums. Often, print designers will not know what they can and can’t do on the web. This lack of knowledge can either cause you to get a less robust site, or a very complexly coded site to achieve the “look” that the designer had in mind. Additionally, we have years of internet marketing in our background and can design your site to increase usability and conversion ratios.
What do I need to get started?
Ideally, you should have a solid idea about what you want your website to do. Functionality is key to a successful site. If you want to sell a product, that website will be much different from a site that is simply educational. Think about what pages you will need to accomplish your ultimate goal. You can download our creative brief here that will give you ideas and help you define what you want.
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Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we offer a one-hour free consultation by phone or at our office location. If you want us to come to you, we charge for travel and consulting time. For a first-time consultation, a phone call is generally sufficient enough for you to get to know us and ask the questions you need to ensure we can handle your project.
What is your estimate process?
After our initial consultation, you would send us details about your project. Ecommerce, social networking, classified sites, or any other sites beyond the basic “page and links structure” will need detailed specs for us to give you an accurate estimate. If you only have the “idea” but don’t know where to start, we can consult with you to develop your project specifications. Once that is complete we can estimate the project, and you can take the specs to other developers to get competing bids. We charge an hourly consulting fee for this service as it is a process that will deliver a finished product. Basic “page and link” estimates are free.
Can you write copy for my site?
Yes, we can write website copy to help you fill out your pages, get keywords in place, and help you increase overall conversions.
Do you handle website maintenance?
Yes, we can take care of your maintenance and update needs whether or not we originally created your site. We charge hourly for all updates. There is no commitment or ongoing fee for this service.
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