Frequently Asked Questions

What is the process to have a website made?

Discuss your needs What kind of business do you operate? What are your website needs? Do you want a website but you are not sure on the details? Contact us and we can help you out. We will discuss your website requirements over the phone or in person to find out what kind of website and features will best suit you and your business.

Choose your features and design style What will your website look like? What kind of style, images or colors should it have? What kind of features do you need? Let us know your vision and we will work with you to design a website that meets your business needs.

Set up your Web domain and hosting The type of website you need will determine the what kind of web hosting it requires. Linux or Microsoft? ASP.net or PHP/MySQL? IIS or Apache? We will advise you on how to set up your domain and web hosting. Alternatively, we can set up your www.domain.com, hosting account and email accounts for you.

Submit your website content Provide us your logo, images and text content so we can create your website. Remember, Giggle Media can also provide these services if you require them. We can design you the perfect logo, create effective call to action items and even take the stress of writing website content off your hands.

Go live - Launch your website Once all the website content is entered we will test your website to ensure it meets standard search engine optimisation practices, has valid XHTML, contain no broken or empty links and displays correctly in different web browsers. We will upload your website to the internet and it's time to let the world know!

What is Ready Websites?

Ready Websites is a one-stop-shop for your website needs. We uniquely design and custom build websites for business owners and individuals.

You get to choose the features you need so that you are clear about what is happening. We provide you an itemised quote so you know exactly what your cost covers and won't be hit with a surprise bill at the end of your website launch.

Is Ready Websites for me?

If you are looking for a website that is no fuss, affordable, professional looking and has a swift turn around, then Ready Websites by Giggle Media is for you.

What makes Ready Websites so good?

Our clear and distinct web packages make it easy for you to see what you will get with the price and time budget you are working to.

You will help you get a domain name (web address) and hosting (web space) with your Ready Website, making it a one-stop-shop to get your website online!

Be confident that your website needs will be taken care of. You will get a professional and modern looking website that will dazzle customers and make your competitors envious.

How much does a website cost?

Depending on your individual needs, a Ready Website can cost as little as $1,200. Find out which package is right for you on our detailed Price and Plans page.

Why do I need a website?

Studies show that customers conduct research online before physically going into a store.This applies across the board, whether the product be Chinese Takeaway, furniture or landscape gardening. The services they are seeking on your website may be their first point of contact.

A website is an affordable marketing tool for your business - an online shop front for your customers and clients. They may want to check your address, opening hours, detailed information about your services, and they can do this quickly online, knowing it is the latest information available to them.

Even if you don't conduct online transactions, having a website will build a level of trust with customers, that to stay competitive, all businesses must have one!

Websites cost very little to maintain. Text content can be easily updated making it a good and efficient investment compared to traditional print mediums.

How long does the process take?

Depending on how long it takes for you to supply us with the necessary content and when you sign off on the designs, your website can be live within 2 weeks!

Are there any ongoing costs?

No. There are no ongoing costs with Giggle Media once your website has been paid for.

The only ongoing cost is your domain and hosting. Your Ready Website comes with your own unique web address called a domain. Secondly your Ready Website also comes with the space needed to "host" it on the Internet.

The amount you pay will cover your first year of the website to stay online on our servers. After which you must "host" your site on an online server called a web hosting provider (think of it as "renting out" Internet space). We will notify you once your year is up.

If you would like to stay with us as your domain hosting and web hosting provider, you can pay a small fee of $80 per year for your website to stay online (this includes your domain or web address). Otherwise you're free to go elsewhere for your domain and web hosting space. We will not lock you to our server like other website design services.

Will the website be easy to maintain?

Yes. Any new text or image content can be easily updated or replaced. Latest news content and images can be done quickly with basic HTML knowledge. However, the design elements of a website will require the expertise of a web designer for changes to be made.

We can help you maintain your website for as low as $10/month.

What features can I have on my website?

Websites can be as little as 3 pages and as big as 20 pages.

Other features you might like to add are:

• Contact us forms - to make it easier for your clients to contact you anytime.
• Blog - to help you maintain news updates or invite your clients to read your advice as a professional.
• Embedded videos - we use YouTube to help your videos get noticed by customers and Google.
• Image gallery - great for photographers to showcase their portfolio and work.

Take a look at the various features on our Plans and Pricing page.

I don't have a brand, can you help me?

That's not a problem. Giggle Media also provide logo and brand design services.

Contact us and we'll call you back to discuss your options.

I need a website that has features more complicated than Ready Websites.

Giggle Media also build e-commerce websites and sites that require unique features.

Contact us and we'll call you back to discuss the various options we can take.