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If you’re looking for some info on our branding process, or what to expect when updating your own custom WordPress website, or just some basic technical info, we’ve put some of the most frequently asked questions below. For more in-depth and specific info, or to set up a free consultation, get in touch through our contact form. Many clients who have already had us create a customized brand and website for them will find these tutorials helpful as they’re settling into their new site, and want to take care of certain updates and maintenance themselves. Please reach out if there’s a question here that isn’t covered below.
How do I submit the content that will be on the website?
You don’t need to be extremely tech savvy to collaborate on a website design, but good communication, keeping your info and materials organized, and the ability to submit materials is necessary. Having your content completely edited and finalized before you submit it to be put into the website is very important. Sending of content piecemeal is not recommended and could delay the project or incur extra costs, so it will save everyone time if it’s collected first, and then given to us as each page’s content is checked over and completed. read more…
Should I hire a photographer for my brand?
Stock photos are a good option to inexpensively create a look for your branding, and there are many different companies to choose from. However, lately more and more of our clients are opting to have professional photos taken and to put their own face front and center on their website. Yes, hiring a photographer is a bit more of an expense, but having a good set of branded photos of yourself is useful for many different purposes. read more…
How can I keep my website secure from hackers?
Paying attention to routine maintenance on your site is very important, and so is letting us know about any odd things about your website or weird emails. WordPress websites, and especially those with blogs, can sometimes be targeted by hackers or malware, who are looking for out of date technology. It’s important to keep your WordPress software and plugins updated so that your site can benefit from the latest security updates. read more…
Can I get matching business cards, postcards, letterhead, etc?
Yes! A business card is automatically created in our branding package, along with social media templates and banners. It’s important to have everything match and to have a consistent image for all of your correspondence and marketing materials. We can lay out your design for pretty much any item that you would like it to be on. Although Biondo Studio is best known for branding and websites, most clients have that same consistent image on their email marketing and print collateral too. read more…
What is the timeframe needed to get a brand or a website completed?
The average timeframe to design and build a brand or a website is 4 to 6 weeks. However, being a small studio, there can be a bit of a queue to get started with a new web design. After the initial consultation and the sending of the estimate, if it all looks agreeable, then the client can send a signed copy of the contract and the deposit to secure their place in the queue. We usually don’t have a wait of more than a week or two. read more…
What is a mobile-friendly site?
These days, every single website is mobile-friendly, which means that we design everything to look good no matter what sized device that it’s being viewed on. When we first started out building websites, there were only a few standard sizes for screens, then came along phones and tablets, and now we have every screen size available that you can imagine. It is our job to build the site so that it looks good, no matter what the dimensions.
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Is a contact form better than a direct email button?
A contact form looks nice on a website and we will add one into any project, but by default we have decided to use a direct email button instead. We love the aesthetics of the form, but over the past few years, the final decision is that we always want to make sure that you get each and every message that comes through, as that’s the entire point of the website. The email button has very few issues, sometimes simple is best. read more…
Why does a blank image come up when I post my link on social media?
Although it seems like it should be automatic to all of us, most times when you post the URL of your website to social media, there is not an instantly generated picture that shows up. This is something that we are currently building into website automatically now, but on older sites, it is actually an add-on to every project because it does take additional configuration, beyond the website itself. We are happy to give clients a properly sized image of their website to manually announce on social media if they would like, which may be all that’s needed for most people. read more…
Can technical issues add cost to a project?
In most cases, we expect that technology is going to have a few little hiccups along the way, and it’s part of our job and we know how to handle most issues that come along. When a client comes to us and has never had a website before, we are starting from scratch, and can set up their domains, email, hosting, SSL certificate, etc. all at one company to make life easier for all of us. read more…
How do I filter my email?
We often put contact forms into the websites that we create, as it is a way to gather specific information from people who want to contact you, and it also looks professional. Sometimes though, as we’re building the site, or setting up custom email accounts for the first time, the software that you use for your email will send mail from the contact form into either a spam folder, or another folder that’s not the primary inbox where you want to make sure it goes. It’s pretty easy to fix that by using a filter to direct incoming mail in your account. read more…
How do I get a customized email address?
There are different options when setting up a customized email address such as [email protected] that matches your site name and looks more professional than a free address. If you have your domain name, there are email plans that you can purchase to have your matching address. read more…
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