Let's face it- websites make the world go 'round. If you haven't heard of something, perhaps you do what we do and look it up online. This proliferation of internet technology led to the word "google" being added as a verb to the dictionary. "Just Google it." A good business person knows that even if you don't sell goods online, you still need a website. Who can forget all of the families who keep in touch with websites announcing everything from births to weddings to the passing of a loved one. Instant communication. Instant feedback. Instant everything.

We know how important websites can be and we're here to help you sort through the mess of getting some real e-state up and running. (ps- please let us know if the 'real e-state' joke is too cheesy. we laughed but we also think dogs and peanut butter are a good hour-long form of entertainment).

Take a look at some of the services we offer, some of our pricing and if you'd like to talk turkey, give us a call.

01. WEBSITE DESIGN
Our graphic designers and web developers work hard to create an interactive web environment unique to you and what you are looking for. We offer both custom designed websites and the quicker, more affordable route of template sites.

A custom designed website takes approximately 2 months to design, develop, publish and troubleshoot. If you are adding a lot of complex programs in there (such as an online storefront), things can take a bit longer. If you are in a hurry, we do have fast tracks available at additional fees. Custom website costs begin at $300.

A template website is something that we already have built and ready to upload online. Currently, our library of templates is over 4,500 websites strong. We're pretty sure you'll find something you like in the mix. Template websites can cost as little as $100.

02. DOMAIN REGISTRATION
Remember that real e-state joke we made? It comes back into play here. A domain, or URL, is the 'address' of where you are located online. You MUST have one in order to have a website. There are loads of places that offer this service. Please be wary when choosing a company as many of them will register the domains in their names so that when you want to leave their services, they can just keep your domain. You are welcome to use Stone Creek Studios to register your domains. You do not need to use us for design or hosting to have us register a domain for you. We charge a flat fee of $10/year and ensure that the domain is registered to YOU.

03. WEBSITE HOSTING
Think of this like property taxes. Once you have your property, you have to pay someone to "host" it on their servers. To make it even more simple- your website is on a computer known as a server. When someone types in your domain, they are searching the internet- which is essentially a giant computer network- for the files that comprise your website. That server then pulls up the files and displays them in browsers. Servers must be exceptionally fast, reliable and maintained constantly to ensure that your website is online and accessible. That is why you pay someone to "host" your site. This is another service we offer here at Stone Creek Studios and we have a wide variety of options to suit all sorts of website needs. Rates can be as low as $2/month. Like our domain registration, you do not need to make use of our other services to have your site hosted with us. Build it yourself and we'll put it up. Please contact us to talk about this more.

04. WEBSITE MAINTENANCE
Upkeep of your website is an important factor in keeping visitors coming to your site. It's CRUCIAL for any business hoping to have a viable online presence. We have a wide variety of plans to keep your website current, up-to-date and working! Take a look at our chart below to get an idea of how much it'll cost to let US do the work. We're sorry to say that at this point in time, maintenance is only available to those people who have us build their websites. In the future, we hope to be able to offer this to everyone who needs it.