Website and App Development FAQ’s

Q How much does it cost to build a website?

A. The cost of developing a website varies based on the number of pages, and features of the website. A basic website may cost as little as $500, but a complex one could cost several thousand dollars. If you just starting your business, a static website may meet the need. However, if your business has ever evolving services, and products, a static website is not the right option for you. You might want to get a website built which:

1) Uses a Content Management System (CMS) which allows your non technical administrative staff to modify content on the site
2) Have a website with a Shopping Cart Built in – which has an easy to use Admin back end to allow you to add, remove and modify products and prices
3) Have RSS Feeds integrated into your website, so that some portions of your site content changes daily (drawing from RSS feed information from news or other sources.)

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Q How much does it cost to host a website per month?
A. Hosting packages for most basic websites cost as little as $10/month. However, if your site involves streaming media or content, you will have to determine the potential traffic flow to your site, and decide between a virtual shared or dedicated web server to fit your needs. Dedicated server monthly rentals start at about $150/month. Visit us at www.Dotzoo.net for more information.

Q. What is the difference between HTML5, Flash and JavaScript?
A. HTML5 is latest and greatest in web coding technology, which allows portions of your website to be animated. Flash is the old standard for making animated websites, however iPhone, and iPad Web Browsers don’t allow Flash to work properly, and hence visitors using those devices are unable to see any Flash Content on your site. JavaScript is technically complicated, but universally browser compatible method of making animated graphics. Visit us at www.Dotzoo.net for more information.

Q. Should I launch a Mobile Phone App or a Website for my new business?
A. Every business today needs to have some form of web presence to connect with its customers. However, if you are offering higher end services, you might want to step above your competition, and consider launching a Mobile Phone App (on the iPhone, Android, Blackberry RIM or Windows Phone platform) to better connect with your customers. Visit us at http://www.Dotzoo.net for more information.


Q. Isn’t it less expensive to hire someone in India or Philippines to get my website or App Developed?
A. Due to the cost of living differences, hiring a company or free lancer in India or the Philippines is indeed less expensive than having your solution built within the USA or Europe. However, hiring someone directly offshore requires significant amount of hand holding and meticulous management of your time (due to time differences.) If you can’t afford to attempt to bridge the language barriers, and communication style differences, you are better off paying a slight premium and getting your development work done by a company based in the West. http://www.Dotzoo.net offers extremely aggressive pricing for development services and also makes it easier to keep your time focused on developing and growing your business, instead of holding the hands of an offshore developer/programmer.