Website Design FAQs

This is a collection of frequently asked questions about Website Design.



  • Should I use a freelance website to find a web designer?

    No way... Sure, you could try, but in our experience, as an agency, it is never worth it. In most cases when we have new clients, their issue with the previous web design company they used was that it would take a long time, weeks, sometimes even months, to make a minor change to their website. Why? Because these were likely sales people, selling the "service" but hiring people from other countries to do the work. This is why you would send in a request, and it would take so long... Assuming someone is reading this and has had this happen. Read More...

  • Are Make it Active Websites Mobile friendly for smartphones and tablets?

    All websites that we create not only look great on desktop computers, but are mobile-friendly and look just as good on smartphones, tablets, etc, whether a Google Android or Apple IOS smartphone. Read More...

  • Why Are Websites So Expensive/Inexpensive?

    While this is not a question we are actually asked very much, it has come up. Some business owners have been amazed at the quality of work we offer for such value. Others, often think a website should cost under a thousand dollars. To better understand this question, it’s best to understand the process of developing a website. Read More...

  • What is the most important part of a website?

    The most important part to any website is content. Without content, your website is nothing more than an advertisement, which is not an effective online marketing strategy. The goal of any marketing professional that designs websites should always be to create an online resource for people. It sounds simplistic, but it's true; which is why the most well known websites on the internet have the most content. Read More...

  • Do you offer payment plans for website design?

    As with our online marketing services, including SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and SEM (Search Engine Marketing), we offer monthly payment plans for our website development services. Read More...

  • How long does it take to design a website?

    That depends on the complexity of the website. The standard time it takes to develop a website is between 1-4 weeks. In some cases, we have been able to create a website in a few days. In other cases, such as integrating an existing database, creating a shopping cart or online catalog for an eCommerce website, it has, and often will, take longer. Read More...

  • What are CMS websites such as Joomla?

    CMS stands for Content Management System; a way to integrate several functions of a website together. Joomla, Drupal, Moodle, and many of the other available CMS's are open source software, which means that it is developed by many programmers, users, and others, putting together the best functions of a website all into one package. Read More...

  • Difference between Web development, design and Information architecture?

    Over the years, we have had this question asked quite a bit. Many customers have asked us what the difference is between a website developer, a web designer, an information architect, and an information designer. The simple answer is, there is little difference, depending on the person performing the service. Read More...

  • Do you offer web hosting? What is hosting anyway?

    Having a website can sometimes be complicated for those who don't know the process. There are several components to having a website. Read More...

  • Can Make it Active update our current website?

    If you are happy with your website, but want to update it, we have the right solution for you. We offer maintenance services to existing websites, thus saving costs of designing a new website. Read More...

  • What's wrong with a cheap website?

    There is a very simple answer; ROI. While it may seem inexpensive to pay 0 for a website, in the end, it costs you with not only the original investment, but also with the lack of return. Read More...

  • Can you explain web design?

    Web design has changed quite a bit since the world wide web began. In the beginning, at least the beginning of web design, websites were created mostly with code. This is the way many of us got our start. Read More...

  • How are Make it Active websites better?

    At Make it Active, there are three things we focus on in regards to website design, SEO, or any online marketing project we take on. Read More...

  • How can you help with our web design project?

    Our website developers have been designing websites for almost 24 years; long before most companies were using the internet as a marketing tool. Our website developers can create the type of website your business or organization has always wanted. Read More...

  • Do we need a new website to do SEO or SEM?

    The good news about SEO and SEM is that you do not need to create a new website to benefit off of these services. SEO is a combination of behind the scenes editing and has more to do with enhancing the content on your existing website than it does creating a new one. Read More...

  • Where can I find information about SEO?

    We have been asked many questions over the years about SEO (search engine optimization) and how it affects a website. Read More...

  • Do you design e-commerce websites?

    Yes, we can develop everything from a simple eBay storefront to a robust online storefront. Our experts do more than setup your e-commerce website, we create a portal for your customers' online shopping experience. We focus on what works, and help give you the tools to sell your products online. Read More....
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