1.	What are the benefits of having a website?
	One of the ways we answer this question is by asking you some questions. How much do you spend on Yellow Pages advertising each year? What about print communications and the staff time that is spent on marketing materials? A website is a valuable investment that complements your current marketing, sales, recruiting, and communications tools. You can (and should) expect a 12-month return on your website investment through cost savings alone. The Internet is now the place people turn to when looking for information on specific products or services in order to make a purchase decision. If your company or association isn't on-line or if your present website is not professional looking or isn't easily found by the major search engines, you are going to lose sales. A professional website has a strong value proposition to any organization. It will help you reach and retain customers. Another often overlooked benefit is the fact that a strong website sends the message that you run a dynamic organization which can often be helpful when you are trying to recruit new staff. Increased sales and market penetration are just the starting points for seeing value from your investment.
2.	Why Should I Use a Professional Web Development Company?
	Professional web development companies specialize in designing websites and launching them on the Internet. A good web development company will ensure that your website design is fresh and innovative, and sends the professional image that your company or association wants to convey. Ultimately, a good web development company has the depth of knowledge and Internet expertise to ensure that your website not only looks great, but also enjoys maximum search engine "hits". Biz-Zone is one of Canada's premiere web development companies. We will take the information that you would like your customers and suppliers to see, and turn it into an easy to navigate, informative website that will increase your company's profile on the Internet. One of our strengths at Biz-Zone is our ability to optimize your website's accessibility to all the major search engines. In fact, we have provided consulting services on this issue to a number of large companies, and are well known as a leader in this area.
3.	How much should I reasonably expect to pay for a website?
	The cost to develop a website can vary widely from one company or association to another. Some companies only wish to duplicate their existing logos and marketing materials and use them to create a simple and informative website. Other companies or associations may wish their web developer to help them develop a new company profile, logo, and mission statement, which is all used to create an Internet presence (and may involve stationery, business cards, advertising, etc.). Some websites are very simple, while others are very complicated in terms of the amount and kinds of information that is being made available. The answer really is determined by how much consulting, design, and customization your company requires. Costs usually vary from around $5,000 to upwards of mid-five figures.
4.	What if my budget to develop a website is less than $5,000?
	At Biz-Zone, we're really excited about a brand new product offering that we've developed called the "StarterPak". It allows companies with smaller budgets to obtain a website that has the look and feel of a website that costs far more! Through our new StarterPak product, we are now able to offer companies a professionally designed website package for one low price of $2,450, an unbeatable value!
5.	I have a website but it is old, difficult to navigate, and really needs to be updated. Can Biz-Zone help me with this?
	Of course we can. One of our areas of expertise is the "make-over" - taking first generation websites and turning them into polished and innovative fourth generation websites. In fact, many clients who are unhappy with their present site will be able to take advantage of our StarterPak product to obtain a beautiful new website for a minimal investment.
6.	What is an ISP? Should I use my ISP as my website host service provider?
	"ISP" stands for "Internet Service Provider". Your ISP provides you with a connection to the Internet. ISPs are good at ensuring your connection to the Internet is stable and reliable, but they do not specialize in web hosting services. This is an entirely different type of service. (Much the same way you wouldn't go to your phone company to discuss your Yellow Pages advertising space.)
7.	If I do have an existing web developer, will I need to contact them if I choose to work with Biz-Zone?
	In order to move your web domain to our third party ISP provider, we require the Domain Name Owner and the Domain Registrar information. Some customers have this information in their files. Others will need to contact their present web developer to obtain this information. In some instances customers are more comfortable if we contact their present web developer. In these cases we will obtain the information we require from your present developer directly - there is no need for your involvement. We like to be known as a company that is easy to do business with.
8.	If I have an existing Web Hosting company, do I need to change?
	If you are going to be taking advantage of our StarterPak offer, we require your site to be hosted by our third party hosting company in order to keep our costs low. We use one of the largest website hosting companies in North America, and have developed the utmost confidence and trust in their services from our years of partnership with them. If you wish to take a custom approach to your website development, we can work with your present web hosting company.
9.	Will I retain my current ISP provider?
	Yes, if you wish.
10.	Why should I choose Biz-Zone as my website development company?
	Great question! Biz-Zone is a leader in the website development and design industry. We have been working with organizations that range from a few employees to hundreds of staff, since 1996, and our knowledge and depth of expertise is unparalleled. We are one of the few web development companies that can offer clients a strong base in both the technical and marketing aspects of launching a successful website. We are also known as industry leaders in the field of Search Engine Optimization. Our staff are friendly, committed, and understand that your website is important - and they will provide you with a level of expertise and service that will leave you feeling good about partnering with us. Complete customer satisfaction is our focus.

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