Frequently Asked Questions:
Below are answers to commonly asked questions about Small Farm Design and its design services.
Web Design
- How much does it cost to design a web site?
How much a site costs depends on a number of factors:
- Amount of strategic planning
- Complexity of the site architecture
- Number of pages on the site
- Type and number of graphic images on the site
- Type of site (ex. E-Commerce, static information, etc.)
- Level of interactivty
- Level of programming needed
- Web copywriting
- Addition of online marketing
A web site without any high-level programming, search engine optimization or complex forms generally can be achieved for less than $1000 depending on the scale of your site.
- How do you charge for web site design?
Small Farm Design charges by the hour for XHTML & CSS coding and graphic design. Additional charges are made for use of stock photography, search engine optimization, and online marketing.
Before you sign a contract, you will be provided with an estimate for the amount of time it usually takes to complete the design project. Please keep in mind that it is an estimate. Small Farm Design has completed multiple design projects that come in below the estimated time. Clients only pay for the time taken to complete a design project.
- What types of web sites can you design?
Small Farm Design has designed all types of sites, ranging from simple brochure-type web sites to full e-commerce sites. Past work ranges from very large Fortune 100 companies to the small one person shop.
Expriences range from stratic planning to design, to information arhcitecture services.
- How many changes can I make to the web site after I view the first design concept?
You can make as many changes to the design template as you wish. Small Farm Design encourages clients to give plenty of feedback so that the design can be established as soon as possible.
However, if you request a large scale change after the layout is agreed upon you may incur more charges. Any charge that exceeds the original proposal will be communicated with you prior to any work begins.
- What tips can you give me for designing a web site?
Small Farm Design follows 5 Basic Rules of Web Design. All web sites should be:
- Easy to read
- Easy to navigate
- Original creative
- Consistent in layout and design, and
- Quick to download
- What other design services do you provide?
Small Farm Design offer a full range of services for both print and web such as:
- Logo design
- Letterhead design
- Banner design
- Email Marketing
- Flash e-cards & screen savers
- Search engine marketing
- Full listing of services
- Will you do domain name registration?
Yes, if you would like a domain name registed Small Farm Design can help you can register and purchase a domain name with no additional set up charge. All you pay is the domain name charge.
- Do you offer web hosting
Yes, Small Farm Design offers web hosting for any web project that is created by us or any previous vendor. If no design services are needed Small Farm Design can still host your site.
- What is your payment plan for web site design?
Small Farm Design offers three different payment plasn to help your business succeed.
Payment options are:
- 3 Equal Payments
- Pay Upfront
- Monthly Payment Plan
- Learn more
Logo Design
- What is your payment plan for logo designs?
Small Farm Design offers three different payment plasn to help your business succeed.
Payment options are:
- 3 Equal Payments
- Pay Upfront
- Monthly Payment Plan
- Learn more
- What is the process of designing a logo for us?
Upon receipt of deposit, Small Farm Design will begin the design process and usually is able to provide you with logo design samples within five business days. (Rush jobs for logos cost 50%-100% extra.) Small Farm Design will send you a link to view the logo samples that are posted on your own test site.
The client may make their selection along with free revisions.
- What formats are my logos delivered in?
Print logos are normally delivered in EPS or TIFF format (along with PDF format), unless requested in another format by the client. Clients wishing to have their logo in a specific software application format should check with us first before beginning their logo design.
Web logos are normally delivered in GIF or JPEG format, depending on the design of the logo. Special formats can be created, but we usually recommend sticking with these formats for general use.
Screen logos (other than the web for a presentation) will be created in GIF, JPEG, PNG, Windows Bitmap. Again, we strongly recommend letting us know beforehand where you plan on having your logo displayed so we can make your logo design completely compatible when finished.
- What is the difference between a print logo and a web logo?
Print logos require a much higher resolution (i.e., pixels per inch) and need to be saved in certain standard print file formats. Some of the most common and universal print formats for print jobs are TIFF, EPS, and Adobe Acrobat PDF. By creating a logo in these file formats, the logo can be opened up and printed even without having the original software application the logo was created in.
Web logos require a much smaller resolution (since they only need to be displayed on screen), and can be sent directly through email or available for immediate download. Because web logos are so small in file size, they are not a good choice for printing, as the quality will appear very blurred or jagged on paper.
- Can my logos be integrated into other programs, such as Word, Powerpoint, and web pages?
Yes. Each software program has its own specific menu command to best place your logo into the program. However, not all software programs will have your logo appearing the same way unless your logo is saved in the file format that works best with that program. That's why it's a good idea to have your logo save in multiple file formats so you can have a copy readily available for all your needs.
- What if I decide to cancel a logo job?
If the logo project is canceled before the client makes an initial selection, no additional payment is required. Should a logo project be canceled after completion, a cancellation fee of 50% of the remainder due will be administered. (You'll only receives copyright to any artwork should you decide to make full payment at a later time.)
Small Farm Design saves unfinished copies of all logo projects for period of time, should you express an interest in continuing the project at a later date. Added fees may incur from project delays.
