Pre-sales questions answered

Does my business need a web-site? If so, why?
How much will it cost?
Is GST included in your prices?
Are there any hidden costs, setup fees or contracts?
Can I reduce design cost by doing some of the work myself?
How do I choose the right web designer?
How long have you been in business?
Where are you based?
Can I come to see you?

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Does my business need a web-site? If so, why?

Ask yourself these questions:

If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions then you will begin to see the potential benefits in having a web-site for your business. There are other possible reasons - please contact us to discuss your individual situation.

How much will it cost?

The cost of web sites ranges from a few hundred dollars upwards (not very informative but true!). As a guide, think of your costs in these categories:

  1. Domain name registration - costs from $30 per year depending on the name(s) you choose to register (domain name prices).
  2. Creating a web site - free if you have the time and skill to do it yourself (use a standard template or create your own). For us to create pages typically costs about $66 per page (depending, of course, on the size of the pages!) plus perhaps one or two hundred dollars upwards if you want a special template. More information on design prices.
  3. Hosting your web site - from $18 per month if you're willing to do the maintenance yourself, or see below if you'd like help with the ongoing work.
  4. Maintaining your web site - We specialise in managed hosting plans to help you with the many ongoing jobs involved with maintaining and promoting your web site - assisted hosting from $44 per month - see the hosting prices.
Is GST included in your prices?

Yes, all prices given on this site include GST (Australian Goods and Services Tax) at 10%. Clients outside Australia will not need to pay this and should divide all figures by 1.1 for the GST-free price.

Are there any hidden costs, setup fees or contracts?

No. For design work we invoice you only when the web site (or an agreed part of it) is completed to your satisfaction. For domain registration the price shown is payable at the beginning of the registration period; nothing further is payable until the next renewal. However no refunds are available on domain registration. For hosting we ask you to pay 3, 6 or 12 months in advance, with the monthly rate discounted for longer periods. There are no setup fees and you can change plans at any time without charge - paying just the difference in cost between plans calculated pro-rata for the period of time remaining. Finally, if you decide to cancel your hosting we will charge pro-rata for the time used and refund the remainder.

Remember, we will provide a free, fixed-price quotation for everything you need to set up and maintain your web site. Please contact us for your free quote.

Can I reduce design cost by doing some of the work myself?

If you want to save money by creating the site content yourself, but don't want to learn all the technicalities of creating your own site, we can set up a skeleton web site using a content management system (CMS). This will look after the site design, while you enter the content for all pages using only your web browser. You can choose a standard template or we can create a new one especially for you.

How do I choose the right web designer?

Take a look at other web-sites created by your candidates. Are they professional and in a style compatible with your company? Compare prices - they vary enormously, and more expensive doesn't always mean better. Most important - discuss your ambitions for the site and ask what they will do to help you achieve them.

How long have you been in business?

Internet Lynx has been operating since 1999. More information.

Where are you based?

In Wyee Point at the southern end of Lake Macquarie.

Can I come to see you?

Yes, provided you don't expect a ritzy office! Alternatively we will come to you. Contact us to arrange an appointment.

ABN: 84 678 097 199 :: Phone: 02 4017 0793 :: E-mail