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What should we look for in a Website Development firm?

One of the major frustrations for churches and other ministries occurs when they receive wildly varying quotes for web design projects.  One of the best ways to avoid this, and ensure the work is completed to the highest standards, is to specify accurately all aspects of the work to be completed.

The old cliché of comparing apples to apples rings true. MinistryWebs has the experience and focus needed for an effective ministry web site that few others possess.  In addition, note down the exact specifications for the project, how many pages you require, how many forms, etc.  Only by doing that will you ensure that everyone is quoting the same and only then can you really see who is the best value - without compromising on quality.

Having said that, we usually only establish the exact needs of our clients after several meetings and discussions.  It can be very difficult for people inexperienced with the Internet to know exactly what can be done to serve best your specific needs.  Beyond this, you need to consider various other factors.

These may include:

  • Experience of the team.
  • Expertise of the team.
  • Past projects completed.
  • Success of previous projects.
  • References and testimonials.
  • Technology, including digital cameras, scanners and software.
  • Resources, including developers, testers, graphics libraries and research capabilities.
  • Specialist skills (i.e. Search Engine placement skills, 'Flash' programming experience).

As an example, our company has over twenty years of experience implementing technology solutions in a Christian ministry environment. We have been creating web sites since 1998 and are continually striving to understand and embrace new technologies, especially when they pertain to helping our clients meet their needs and reach their audiences. We have expert resources in web development, using technologies such as ASP, ASP.net, PHP, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, Flash, and more. We have the ability to create sites in English and Spanish and have available resources for other languages. We work hard to stay ahead of the curve in new technologies and web development, including search engine marketing and web advertising.

 

Domain Name Basics

To computers on the Internet, web sites don’t have names. Surprised? Domain names are simply devices to allow us, the users, to remember what to type in order for the computers on the Internet to find the site we’re looking for. Every web site has an address, called an IP address, which belongs to the server on which the site is located. 

Read more: Domain Name Basics

   

Why are your sites so expensive?

While our prices may seem expensive to those who have not had experience with professional Web development and design, the quality, service and experience that we bring to the creation of your site would be exponentially greater with any other professional Web development and design company. Additionally, our experience and focus specifically on ministry Web sites allows us to create much more effective sites than companies specializing in small business or other industries.

 

Why are your sites so cheap?

Those who have dealt with other Web development and design companies may be put off because our prices are so low. We have set our prices specifically to be affordable to the majority of churches and ministries, based on their needs. We are able to use our experience and resources to the advantage of the ministries we serve and still be affordable.

   

Updated Pricing Structure

Our new package pricing allows you to choose from our most popular options and get a custom Web site without having to get a custom quote.
 

Custom Sites at Template Prices

MinistryWebs will put our years of experience in Web development and design to work for you to create a customized Web site, at prices that can fit any budget.