Frequently asked questions
Q1. What is accessibility and why is it important?
Q2. I already have a site but its needs to be accessible - can you help?
Q3. What is Search Engine Optimisation?
Q4. Once you've done our site can you get us to the top of Google?
Q5. Do you offer website hosting?
Q6. How long have you been established?
Q7. How long does it take to create a website?
Q8. Do you create programs/websites for Mac and PC? (cross platform)
Q9. Do we need to have a meeting?
Q10. My company needs a new identity/logo - can you help?
Q11. Can I make updates to my own site?
Q12. Can I see how many people have visited my site?
A1. What is accessibility and why is it important?
Web accessibility is actually a legal requirement and an important and often overlooked factor when developing a website. Its main purpose is to make websites accessible to everyone, whether your visually impaired, disabled or just an inexperienced user. Failure to make your site accessible could mean a loss in potential customers visiting your site. Seven Communications insist that web accessibility comes as standard with all our sites and not as an 'option'.
A2. I already have a site but its needs to be accessible - can you help?
Yes! - in the majority of cases we can make the necessary changes to your site in order to get the W3C approval.
A3. What is Search Engine Optimisation?
Search engine optimisation (SEO) involves a variety of methods which help your website get to the top of the search engine results. We offer a standard form of SEO with all our sites as well as an optional monthly maintenance service.
A4. Once you've done our site can you get us to the top of Google?
We can't guarantee to get you to the very top of Google every time (anyone who does is either untruthful, or using dubious and usually outlawed methods) - but in most cases we can get your site prominently listed according to your requirements and budget.
A5. Do you offer website hosting?
Yes - prices and packages vary but start from £100 per year.
A6. How long have you been established?
Ever since 1997...when the Internet was still a novelty, looking for a solid business benefit.
A7. How long does it take to create a website?
How long is a piece of string? - the time really does depend on the size of the job. A small XHTML site (4 pages) can take as little as a week depending on complexity and our availability. A larger site can take months. Our usual method is to take a brief from you, design some visuals, approve the design together, begin construction, then upload, validate and submit to the search engines.
A8. Do you create programs/websites for Mac and PC? (cross platform)
All our websites are tested on multiple browsers on both Mac & PC (and mobile if required). We can create programs for distribution on CD that are Mac, PC or both.
A9. Do we need to have a meeting?
In most instances its best to have a meeting so that we can learn more about your company. However if cost or distance is a factor it is possible to do things over the phone. The relationship is important though - we don't want you to be fobbed off with an out-of-the-box product, so we do need to understand your business. Call us for more information.
A10. My company needs a new identity/logo - can you help?
Yes! - corporate identity and logo's are just some of our specialities - logo's, stationery sets & exhibition graphics - we can help.
A11. Can I make updates to my own site?
We can offer a Content Management System (CMS) that easily incorporates into your site giving you the ability to update whenever you want. We can also add Adobe Contribute tags to your site so you update it without damaging it. Alternatively give us a Word document and we can update it for you.
A12. Can I see how many people have visited my site?
Most host providers have some form of ’Webstats’ page. The hosting package that Seven Communications offer provides you with all the necessary details needed to gain full information about who's viewing your site, when, and how they are finding it.
