Is "integrative" really a word?
Yes. in·te·gra·tive (ĭn'tĭ-grā'tĭv) adj. 1. Of or relating to integration. 2. Tending to combine and coordinate diverse elements into a whole.
Do I need to hire a "local" web site designer?
We create web sites for clients who are local as well as out of state. By using the Internet, email and the telephone, it is possible to communicate effectively with clients in any location.
What preparation does my business have to do to get online?
Logos, brochures, photographs, business cards etc. are all great resources to use. For new business ventures we will help you get started from scratch. Need a logo? A Free Logo is provided with all websites created by Integrative Web Services.
Can you use my existing logo, brochure design, and other materials for my website?
Certainly. If your logo and promotional materials are not in a digital format, we can convert them to a format appropriate for your website. We can accept almost any type of file. If your materials are printed, we can scan and convert them to a digital format.
How much input do I have?
We welcome your input! The more input we receive from you the better able we will be to satisfy your needs and produce a site that will have the desired look and impact that you want. It's your website, we want it to look the way you want. We guarantee it 100%!
What is web hosting?
Web hosting is a service which allows your site to be accessible on the Internet. A web hosting service provides space on their servers for files, images and email. We retain web hosting for our clients through our technology partner, 1&1 Hosting.
What is site maintenance?
Maintenance is the process of keeping your site updated with new content that you provide. Most good web sites have new content updated regularly. Fresh content is what will keep your visitors coming back. Maintenance also involves renewing domain registration, web hosting and search engine optimization.
Is there a fee every time I need to change or update my web site?
Once your site is completed, published, up and running we handle all the maintenance for you. You can choose a "as needed", hourly rate plan or a monthly maintenance plan. All plans are customized based only on the maintenance services you request.
Do you offer any type of discounts?
Yes, we offer discounts for schools and non profit organizations.
Who "owns" the web site after it is created?
Generally, under the Copyright Act, the author of the work, the party that does the work to create the web site, will be considered the copyright owner. An independent contractor that does the development work is generally considered to be the author of the work for Copyright Law purposes. However, in our Contract we agree to give you a license to use the site. We keep the underlying copyright and give you the perpetual right to use your website. We require that the copyright statement and the link back to us acknowledging that the site was designed, published and is maintained by Integrative Web Services remain in the footer. We also reserve the right to display any development (web design, banner, logo or other) in our online portfolio if desired.