Frequently Asked Questions
These are the most frequently asked questions at 3 Frogs.
If you don’t find the answer you need, please contact us so we can help.
How Much Will My Website Cost?
The cost of any website we build will vary based upon the content, complexity, and services being performed on the page. For instance, a text based webpage, with no animations and one picture will cost far less than a photo gallery, with 50 images, descriptions, and product links. We offer package rates, discount sites, and other features found at our website design page.
How Long Will It Take To Build My Website?
The time it takes to build a website depends on several factors. Any or all of the below factors can and will add to the development window.
- Who Supplies The Content
We offer a 5 page website deal for $250. The client provides images, content, and a domain name. We can have a website completed in about two days under those circumstances. If we need to source the images, write the text, and register a domain name it could take up to a week to complete. - Graphic Intensive Sites
Websites with many images take longer to build just because of their nature. The images all need to be compressed so they load fast. Then converted to todays image standard (webP), and then named accordingly along with title and meta descriptions. - Client Communication
Staying in touch during the design process really helps keep design time to a minimum. We usually email our clients with progress reports or questions. A quick reply helps us finish your site as soon as possible. - Level Of Complexity
If your site requires any custom plugins or third party integrations, this will usually add a few days onto the design process. The additional time varies depending upon what needs to be done.
When Can You Start Building My Site?
We can start building your website as soon as your domain name is registered and we’ve received your down payment.
How Can I send You Content?
Once we receive your down payment, we’ll send you a link to upload your content. It works just like Sendspace or DropBox. Simply drag and drop your files to upload.
How Do I Add Content After The Site Is Built?
If you need any additional work done after the site is built, contact us for a quote. Some of our managed plans even include free edits so check to see what plan might fit best.
Who Manages The Site?
We offer two site management plans for our clients. Managed & Unmanaged. If we manage the site we’ll keep your WordPress installation up to date and download any plugin updates. We’ll back up the site files and the database after every WordPress update or content change.
The unmanaged plan provides the site owner with the necessary tools to complete everything mentioned above on their own.
Do You Require A Contract?
All our hosting plans are on a month to month basis. We bill first month upfront and keep the last month fees on deposit. You are free to leave at anytime. Just give us 30 days notice, and we’ll use your deposit to pay your last bill.
How Do I Know Which Plan To Choose?
The size of your website will determine what hosting plan you will need. See our hosting plans to see our rates.
Can I Manage My Own Server?
You are absolutely free to manage your own server. We offer an unmanaged hosting plan where you do all the heavy work. You’ll be supplied with a cPanel interface and WordPress site credentials. Once your environment is set up, the rest is up to you. We recommend this option to those with a solid understanding of WordPress and cPanel only.
Do I Need an SSL Certificate
You MUST have a Secure Server Certificate(SSL) for your website. Most modern browsers warn their users before opening an un-secured website. These non-secure sites are the first warning of potential danger ahead. We offer a FREE Secure Server Certificate to our customers.
What Is Search Engine Optimization?
Search Engine Optimization(SEO) is the process of providing a website with all the elements it needs to rank well within the search engine results page(SERP). There are many things that go into making a search engine friendly website. Some you see, and others you don’t. The search engines measure all of these items and rank a website according to it’s score. This system determines where your site lands in the ranking.
When Do I Have My Site Optimized?
It’s always better to optimize any website as it’s being built. Knowing ahead of time allows the developer to perform the extra steps they normally wouldn’t need to do for a non-optimized site. With that being said, any website can be optimized after the fact, so if you need your site optimized, check out our search engine optimization page.
Do You Require A Contract With Maintenance Fees?
We do not require any contracts for our SEO services. After we optimize a website, there is no point to charging our client a monthly maintenance fee to see how Google ranks their site. Learn more about our SEO Services.
Do You Offer Any Guarantees My Website Will Rise In The Search Engines?
We guarantee your site will rise in the search engine rankings after we perform our SEO service. We DO NOT guarantee how high your website will rise in the rankings. See our SEO guarantee.