Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make a custom website?
It usually takes on average 2-3 weeks. There are several factors to consider when calculating the amount of time it takes to make a website. Some of these factors include the amount of pages in the website, if all of the content is ready, the time a client needs to review and proof the website, etc.

What if I already have a website in place, but I want a redesign. Do I have to take my current website down during the design process?
No, you do not have to take your current website down while we design the new one. You can either have a landing page (included free of charge) that looks similiar to your newly designed website or have your current website still up. We are able to design and develop a whole custom website for you while your old one is still running!

Why do I need a logo for my business?
The most important and effective marketing strategy you can do for your business is to have a logo. A logo will brand your company. It will represent your style and and business to your potential customers. You will receive more credibility to your business with a logo. Potential customers will easily identify you and your business.

Do I really need Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for my website?
YES. It's highly important to implement seo on your website. Without seo, having a custom website would be a waste. No one would bother visiting your website, because they wouldn't be able to find it. We do several practices to insure you will be listed properly in major search engines such as Google, Yahoo and Bing and visitors will find you. There are so many businesses that charge a huge fee for seo services, because they know a business can't go without it. At Gobie, we don't want to take advantage of you by charging that huge fee. We want to help your business grow and succeed by getting those visitors to your website and turning them into customers.

Can I integrate my blog to my new website? If so, why should I?
Of course we can integrate your blog into your new website. We actually highly recommend it. There's nothing more annoying than to visit a website, click on a link and have it take you away from the website. Also, it brings traffic to your website. Having a blog in your website will keep your content constantly fresh. Search engines love new content. It shows more credibility to your business by telling your customers you know what you're talking about. Customers will want suscribe to your blog and read your updates. In the end, more people will visit your website.

How much creative input can I contribute during the design process?
You can contribute as much as you want! We want you to be completely happy with your product. We will still guide you through the whole process, but it's ultimately up to you how far you want to go.

How big is your company?
Currently we have four strong individuals with a combined 30 years experience to work with you. We are proud to be a small tight-knit operation. There's no huge overhead and we can deliver a closer and more personal approach to our clients. Even though we are a small business, we bring big ideas!

What if I don't have a domain name registered or hosting? Can you set that up for me?
We can either set it up for you or "walk you through it". You can also go anywhere for your hosting services. We offer hosting at affordable prices, but if you have a preference for someone else, just let us know. We are very flexible. Remember, it's your ultimately your website.

Do you use templates to build the websites?
Never. We pride ourselves on our ability to make each website unique. We will create a custom website from scratch geared only to your industry.