This section provides to answers to some common questions.
How do i get started?
please see article: the process – click here
the process – what happens?
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How long does it take?
please see article: the process – click here
do you provide training?
no ongoing training is not provided. that said:
Once your website/blog is complete I will review the site with you utilising a screen share programme over the internet. This allows me to show the WordPress administration panel and show you the basics as well as how to go in and play with it, change headings, appearance, add content, pictures and links to other sites. In addition to this consultation you will also receive:
- Blog/Website Details (all login, password, theme specific instructions etc for your files)
- MPress WordPress Quick Reference Guide
- Email consultation, for established client projects, is provided to you free of charge – Up to two hours total of general blog orientation and design questions included in package price.
- 30 minutes support and maintenance time post site completion included in the package price
what do you need to make a website function?
There are three components required to make a website work – you need a buy a domain name, web hosting and a website.
what is a domain name and why do i need to register for one?
A domain name is a “unique” name used to identify and locate computers on the Internet. Domain names provide a system of easy-to-remember Internet addresses which are translated by DNS (Domain Name Servers) into numeric IP (Internet Protocol) addresses used by the Internet. A domain name is unique and allows you to have an “identity” on the Internet. Domain names form the basis of the common Internet naming scheme.For example, www.MichelleBuckley.com.au is a domain name.
Usually you will have a business that either is already set up or you are thinking of starting up a business. The obvious choice for a domain name is the name of the business. For example www.YourBusiness.com.
most domains can be purchased directly from your web hosting provider and you can do it during the setup of your web hosting account or directly after.
what is web hosting?
Web hosting is like Internet real-estate. If you want to build a house, you need a place to build it and roads to get to it. Similarly, if you want to build a website, you need server space to store your files and bandwidth (speed) to access your site. There are many different web hosting companies out there with varying prices.
MPress recommends GoDaddy for cost effective and reliable WordPress hosting and domain names CLICK HERE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
what about images for my site?
Ideally all images should be in digital format that have been saved correctly for a website. Websites that have large pictures that are not saved correctly can take an extremely long time to download and in turn lose potential customers.
If your company logo is supplied in a digital format please supply it in the highest resolution (size/quality) you have
Any artwork, logos, photos, and brochures that you have need to be collected together – this will all help in the design and outcome of your website. Your company’s logos, product photography and Text should all be available in digital form. (TIFF, EPS, JPEG, GIF or other).
where can i get images for my site?
NB: if you do decide to purchase images – try them out on your site first to avoid costly mistakes! supply the image number or forward a downloaded composite to included in the concept site
If you dont have any images for your website we recommend buying some images from www.istockphoto.com . iStockphoto is the internet’s premier royalty-free stock photography community, where you can search and download over 2,000,000 images, starting as low as a $1.00 each. Just enter the keyword in the Search box at the top. Use the Advanced search options to specify your search results, or Browse categories to see related images.
Free images may be sourced on the web. You may like to try www.freefoto.coM , www.freedigitalphotos.net or search for similar sites.
what about copyright?
When material is supplied to me for publishing on the web, obtaining permission to use any copyright material is the responsibility of the client supplying the material. The owner of the website needs to obtain permission to use photographs, graphics, music, video, and text etc. from the author, photographer or artist. i will assume that my client has obtained such permission.
how do i supply the content for my site?
The information you have on your website is up to you. This requires some work on your behalf – it is important to have current information on your website and this needs to be done by you! Thorough editing and updating of your text is necessary to complete the website. The text may be typed up in a word editing program such as Microsoft Word. word pad etc and forward together via email.
can you tweak my existing theme?
mpress often gets requests to tweak an existing theme. This could mean one of many, or several, things like creating a custom header graphic or logo, adding different features to an existing site, changing out colors or formatting, etc.
please see Website and Maintenance services for further info
