Here is a list of frequently asked questions that may help you.

Why not just 'do-it-yourself' or use a 'template website'? Anyone can build a website -- just like anyone can change the oil in their car or fix the kitchen sink. The task of building a website is just like these project -- they usually take longer and are harder than planned. Hiring us lets you continue to do what you do best and gives you the comfort that we will deliver a top quality product. Also, as your business grows, so will your website needs. We have the tools and professionals to support and grow your website with your business. If you build your own website and later realize that you want to hire a professional, it may cost you a lot more then if you hired us in the first place.  How easy is it to transfer my existing website? Very. We can take care of everything for you. We can build your new website with the features you need - and we will transfer your existing domain name to our server and take care of hosting your new website.  How long does it take to build a website? We try to build all websites within 30-days of the kickoff meeting with our customers. That is not always possible and each website is different with a lot of dependencies on the client, like: - When can we meet with them - When can we get content - What are the requirements  What are your prices? Everyone seems to know someone who can build a cheaper website. But, keep in mind, if you get something cheap, there is always a catch. The lowest bidder is the lowest bidder for a reason. We have very competitive prices and work hard to meet your expectations. We are not shy about telling you about our competitors. We encourage you to talk to a few other web developers before deciding which is the best fit for you.  Who are your local competitors? Intellisoft - NetGain partner http://www.intellisoftmn.com/default.aspx KDV Technology and Consulting http://www.kdv.com/services/tech/web/development.asp Smart-Site http://www.smart-site.com/ Meta13 http://www.meta13.com/  What roles are included/not-included in creating a website? Sometime people get confussed about what roles are included in creating a website. When building a website, we include the roles of: ISP/webhost, designer, webmaster, business analysis and project manager. Here are some of the roles that we don't include: create company names, logos, submit business registration forms, create company images, create company content, create marketing material or brands.  Why shouldn't you use flash? Flash is an imaging/video technology. The primary problem with flash is that search engines cannot index the content of flash. Therefore, a website with mostly flash will not place very good when people search for a related service. For this reason, search engine optimization (SEO) experts will usually stay away from flash. Here is a related article: http://www.prosperly.com/2008/seo-101-proper-website-structure/