Frequently Asked Questions About Edmonton Web Design Companies

• How much does it cost to design and build a website?

  • Every site is unique so it's difficult to gauge costs before understanding what you need. However, there are some great ways to lower the cost of your site by preparing before you meet us. The more information you bring to the table, the lower the cost and the quicker we can finish your website design. Edmonton other clients who wish to receive a detailed quote for their websites should contact us today at 780-702-7545.

• What are your hosting packages and what is included?

  • Our standard hosting package is $59.00 per month and includes 5GB of allotted disk space and 10GB of bandwidth. Advanced packages include email hosting. The $59 package includes automatic software updates, security updates and upgrades to the Content Management System.
    

• How long does it take to build a website?

  • Turn-around time from start to finish is 2 to 4 weeks. However, keep in mind that each design project is different depending on site needs and special functionality, in which case, your project make take longer. Your designer will be better equipped to give you an accurate timeline once they've met with you.

• How long does it take to build an Ecommerce website?

  • When it comes to an ecommerce website design, Calgary and Edmonton based businesses can expect about 3-6 weeks, in most cases. This can depend on how complete you have your product information, images, inventory, shipping method and payment processor organized and in place.

• Can I make changes to my website after we've launched it?

  • Yes, you can. One of the many benefits our Edmonton web design team has to offer is that all of our websites are built on the world’s most comprehensive Content Management System, ShoutCMS which gives you the power to manage your website and your business - Anytime, Anywhere.

• I don’t live in Edmonton or Chicago, can you still build my website?

  • We sure can! Even though we do a fair amount of in-person meetings with our clients, we have a lot of experience working remotely with clients and are flexible to your schedule and location.

• Is my website hosted in Canada?

  • Your website and email is hosted in a secure, Tier 2 co-location facility in Canada. Websites hosted in Canada are among the safest in the world because of the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), which regulates the protection of sensitive and personal information for both individuals and businesses.

• Are my website and email data safe?

  • In addition to the Federal law regarding data privacy protection, we secure our servers in a Tier 2 data centre, which is designed and constructed to protect your critical data against possible security or technical failures. Mediashaker has invested in all our own hardware and infrastructure.  We do not share our servers with other companies, which is one of the many things that sets us apart from other Calgary and Edmonton web designers.

• I badly need a new site but I can’t afford Mediashaker. Do you offer payment plans?

  • Yes, we do! Our projects require a 50% deposit at start and the remaining 50% at completion, however, we can create a custom payment plan over multiple months.

• Do you provide email support?

  • Mediashaker provides continuous email support for all advanced hosting clients.
    

• Do I own my content, my site, can I take get my site and host it elsewhere?

  • Yes, all website content and design files are owned by you. If you decide to move away from us, design files can be transferred to your new provider.