Q: Can you build me a cheap website?
A: It is important to understand what "cheap" means in relation to "value" and how important your website is to your business. Targa is not the cheapest, but there are many reasons which are clear to see by taking a look at https://www.targaweb.com/fp and seeing the additional features, benefits and services which are often left out by those web designers who compete on being the cheapest.
Q: Can you build me a new website?
A: Targa can certainly help with your new website. A good place to start would be to take a look at the range of fixed price website packages at https://www.targaweb.com/fp or if you need a more bespoke website with more pages and features, please get in touch for a chat.
Q: Do you build websites for small businesses?
A: If you have a small business and need a stylish professionally built website for your business, Targa has a number of website design packages to suit all budgets, with our fixed price Bronze, Silver and Gold website packages proving to be great value.
Q: Do you offer any packages or pricing options for web design services?
Q: Do you offer any packages options for web design services?
Q: Do you offer any pricing options for web design services?
A: Yes, we offer a range of website design packages, all with easy payment options. For full details take a look at https://www.targaweb.com/fp
Q: Do you offer web design services?
Q: Do you offer web development services?
Q: Do you provide web design services?
Q: Do you provide web development services?
Q: Do you do web development?
A: Yes, we provide web design and development services. Targa’s founder, Daron Harvey, has been building, developing, managing and maintaining websites since 1996.
Q: How much is a bespoke website?
Q: How much is a custom website?
A: There isn't a ball park cost for custom websites, because they all vary in size, purpose and complexity. Note that even our fixed price web design packages are customisable, but if you need something truly bespoke, I would suggest that you either contact Targa for an informal chat with absolutely no obligation, or you could try our online web design cost calculator and explore some of the features and benefits which your new website could include if you wish.
Q: What is "Customer focused web design"?
Q: What do you mean by "Customer focused web design"?
A: When we are asked to design a website, our main objective should be focused on our client's customers, because they are the ones who will make a decision on your website to buy, call or leave. So when building websites, to get the best out of your new website we need to get know you and your business objectives, and we also need to understand (a) who your target customers are; (b) what your customers need. (c) what your customers want. (d) what they expect when they reach your website.
Q: What services do you offer in addition to web design?
A: In addition to web design, Targa creates AI chatbots which can be applied to just about any website, regardless of who built then, and on what platform. Targa also does website testing and audits.
Q: Please explain "1 month SEO and Ahrefs analysis"?
Q: What does "1 month SEO and Ahrefs analysis" mean?
A: Our Silver Package and Gold Package packages include 1 hour per week for the first month to monitor your new website's progress with Google and make any necessary adjustments. It will also include a weekly analysis of your website through the Ahrefs analysis tool.
Q: Do you offer any ongoing support for websites?
Q: Do you offer any maintenance packages for websites?
A: Yes, we do provide ongoing support and maintenance packages. These will vary depending on the size and nature of the website, and can include SEO, content and image updates, analytics, etc. Please call to discuss your needs.
Q: Can you build me a bespoke website?
Q: Can you build me a custom website?
I want a bespoke website.
I want a custom website.
A: Targa can help you with your bespoke website. It is important to be clear about what you need, not only from your website, but from your business as a whole. Once you have decided on your objectives, it’s then time to find the most suitable web designer or agency for your needs. So by all means get in touch with us, but our honest advice is to speak with a number of web designers to make sure that they understand your goals, have the experience and technical skills relevant to your requires, and are the right fit for you to work with.
Q: I'm interested in getting a custom website built.
Q: I'm interested in getting a bespoke website built.
A: Targa can certainly help you with your custom website. In the first instance is important to be clear about your requirements and the goals of your business. Then you can start looking for a web designer or agency which is most suitable for your needs. Besides ourselves, also speak with other web designers to make sure that they understand your objectives. Different web designers and agencies have different skills and levels of experience, so you need to find the right one for your needs.
Q: What is a front end web developer?
A: A front end web developer specialises in the visual layouts for websites, writing the code which will make the responsive pages work in web browsers, producing web graphics for images and logos, and ensuring that all pages display correctly on all screen sizes, including mobile phones.
Q: Are cheap web designers any good?
Q: Is it worth saving money on a cheap web designer?
A: There are plenty of new web designers out there who are happy to undercut on price in order to offer a cheap services. However, there is a chance that the web designer might be doing it for a hobby and have limited experience, technical and design skills. This could also mean that if your website goes wrong or needs to be updated, the web designer might no longer be willing or able to carry out the work.
Q: Can I be spammed through the contact form on my website?
Q: Can people send malicious content through the website contact form?
Q: Can people send junk through the website contact form?
Q: Can people send spam through the website contact form?
A: It is a concern that website contact forms can be manually or automatically targeted by people who attempt to send things through web forms which could be potentially harmful. This could include offensive content, links to malicious websites, and even “scripts” which are designed to take over your system. Targa takes automated steps to minimise these risks, and these are constantly being improved.
Q: How do you prevent people sending spam in a web form?
Q: What steps do you take to prevent people submitting malicious content in a web form?
A: Unfortunately there are many people out there who submit web forms containing bogus information, obscene messages, bad links and scripts injected which could be potentially harmful. We take a number of steps to reduce risks, which include using some of the tools and filters that PHP provides, as well as maintaining a growing list of IP addresses, email addresses, obscene and other keywords which trigger ways of blocking bad web form content. We also us randomly dynamically generated codes which must be matched by the user before the form can be submitted. This reduces the chance of automated robots from sending multiple form submissions.
Q: Can I have my own business email address?
Q: Can I have my own business email address with my new website?
A: Yes you can. Compared to using email clients such as Gmail, Hotmail, Outlook and Yahoo for business use, an email address based on your website domain can look far more professional and credible, and Targa will be happy to set business email addresses up for you.
Q: Can I transfer my website to another web designer?
A: Sometimes people want to transfer their website to a different web designer because they're unhappy with their current web designer, need to improve their SEO, or maybe their web designer has ceased trading or is retiring through illness. In any case, you shouldn't feel like you're unable to transfer your website to a different web designer, although there are cases when this could be difficult. So please check your contract or terms and conditions to make sure that you have the rights to take your website elsewhere.
Q: Can I use stock images for my website?
Q: Can I use stock images?
Q: Is it okay to use stock images on my website?
A: Many people do use stock images, but it is far better to use original images which represent your business and provide examples of your work. Google and other search engines are getting better at identifying the use of stock images, and they do not favour those websites which give the impression that the images displayed are actually examples of their work. Also bear in mind any copyright restrictions on images you use.
Q: Can you register a domain for me?
Q: Can you handle my domain registration?
A: Yes, sure. If Targa is building your new website, simply tell us domain you’d like to register, we can take it from there.
Q: Do I need photos for my website?
Q: Is photo quality important for my website?
Q: Is image quality important for my website?
Q: Are photos important for my website?
A: A website with no images would be boring, so the better the images and photos your website displays, the better the impression it will give about you.
Q: Do you build mobile friendly websites?
Q: Are your websites mobile friendly?
Q: Are the websites you build mobile friendly?
A: Yes. Targa believes that all websites should be mobile friendly. This is especially important because the use of smartphones for accessing the internet is now far greater than the use of desktops, laptops and tablets.
Q: Do you build responsive websites?
Q: Are your websites responsive?
A: Yes. Targa believes that all websites should be responsive. It is important for websites to be designed not only to display on different screen sizes, but also optimised for speed. This is especially important with more people than ever before using their smartphones to accessing the internet.
Q: Does Targa build websites using website builder tools?
Q: Do you build websites using website builder tools?
Q: Do you build websites using website builder tools such as WordPress or Wix?
A: No. Due to development and coding experience acquired over a period of more than 29 years, Targa prefers to code websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, etc., instead of relying on builder tools to produce a website which we have less control over.
Q: How can I ensure that my website will generate business?
Q: How can I make sure that my website will produce results?
A: There could be any number of reasons you might want a new website. But whatever those reasons are, you need to be crystal clear on what you want it to achieve, and who your target audience is. Establishing these points could be crucial in helping your website turn visitors into customers, and after your new website has been launched it will need some monitoring, analysis and adjustments to improve its performance in search engine results, and to convert visitors into paying customers.
Q: How do you approach responsive and mobile-friendly design?
Q: How do you approach building mobile-friendly websites?
Q: How do you approach responsive websites?
A: We put a lot of effort into making our websites responsive and mobile friendly. No corners are cut where flexible layouts for all screen sizes and orientations are concerned, and because speed is often a concern when viewing websites on mobile, we make sure that a range of image sizes are prepared for use on layouts from mobile, tablet, laptops and large monitors.
Q: How do I choose the right web designer?
Q: How do I choose a web designer?
Q: How do I find the right web designer?
Q: How do I decide on a web designer?
Q: Please advise me on choosing a web designer.
Q: Please advise how to choose a web designer.
A: Not every web designer or web design agency is the same. Some may have limited experience but can produce a nice looking basic website, whilst some may be very experienced in design, user experience, and have excellent technical skills in specific coding languages and database management. Whatever their level of skills, knowledge or experience, one of the most important aspects of selecting a web designer is to find one with good communication skills, who seeks to understand your business or goals, and can provide the solution you need.
Q: Can you give me some advice about website images?
I want some advice about website images.
A: The more unique your website is and the more representative it is of your business, the better. Therefore your own photos can really help, but if you don't have any images or feel that your camera skills are somewhat lacking, we can help by sourcing some suitable images from a stock photo library. Visit https://www.targaweb.com/website-images for more information and guidance.
Q: Is it advisable to save money on a cheap website?
Q: Is it wise to save money on a cheap website?
Q: Are cheap websites any good?
Q: Is it worth saving money on a cheap website?
Q: Are low cost websites good value?
Q: Are low cost websites any good?
Q: Is it false economy to get a cheap website built?
A: Understandably you won't want to spend more money than you have to, but it could be wise to avoid entrusting the design and management of your website to inexperienced or part time web designers who can only attract business by being the cheapest. Cheap websites often suffer from corners being cut, because insufficient time is given to discussing, understanding and meeting the needs of the business. SEO and the general quality and reliability of a cheap website can often suffer too.
Q: What are Open Graph Tags?
Q: Do I need Open Graph Tags?
Q: What does Open Graph Tags mean?
A: To look professional and make your website stand out when referenced in emails, social media, etc., we can apply OG (or Open Graph) tags, images and words to the code of your web pages. The result is that in many cases when a link to your website is entered into emails, social media, etc., there will be a visual representation and description of the target web page.
Q: What happens if I want to make changes during the design process?
Q: Can I make changes during the website design process?
A: We understand that changes often need to be made during the design process, so we try to be as flexible as possible. But it must be understood that some changes can be relatively quick to accommodate, whilst others might add hours or even days to a project and can therefore impact cost and deadlines. Also bear in mind that the earlier changes are made known, the easier they are to accommodate compared to those communicated later in the project.
Q: What is a 404 error page?
Q: What does a 404 error page mean?
Q: Why do I need a 404 error page?
A: A 404 error code happens when a web page is missing or has been moved, removed or renamed and can no longer be accessed at that particular URL. Instead of visitors to your website seeing an error message, we can either display a page styled and branded like your other web pages, and provide links to other sections and pages of your website, or we can automatically redirect the user to your homepage. This redirect will seamlessly take the user immediately to your homepage instead of them seeing an error page. The choice is yours!
Q: What is a Google Business Profile Listing?
Q: What does Google Business Profile Listing mean?
Q: Is Google Business Profile the same a Google My Business?
A: A Google Business Profile (formally known as Google My Business) listing will literally put your business on the map! Based on information you provide us, we can set up a Google Business Profile for you which can include not only your business name, but where you're based, the services you offer, the towns and villages you work in, hours you work, contact details, etc.
Q: What is GDPR?
Q: What does GDPR mean?
A: GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is an (European Union) law which regulates how personal data is processed and transferred. It applies to all EU member states and the European Economic Area (EEA). Since the GDPR rules were tightened a few years ago, certain things became mandatory, including consent for tracking and cookie usage on a website, amongst other things. Data protection also extends to information captured in chatbots.
Q: What is Targa's approach to building a website?
Q: What is Targa's approach to web design?
Q: What is your approach to building a website?
Q: What is your approach to web design?
A: Targa takes a very professional, personal and supportive approach to website production and management. We work with you in a partnership to build and deliver something which is integral to your business, hence the attention to detail, additional work, effort and passion which goes into every single website.
Q: What is your experience in web design and development?
Q: What is your experience in web design?
Q: What is your experience in web development?
A: Targa’s founder, Daron Harvey, began building, developing, managing and maintaining websites way back in 1996. The range of websites included small static websites for small businesses, and huge multinational global online booking systems in multiple languages.
Q: What would happen if my web designer stops trading?
Q: What could happen if my web designer goes out of business?
A: Exactly what happens if your web designer stops training will depend on that web designer, and the steps or procedures (if any) that they have in place. If Targa ceases trading, you have no need to worry about what will happen to your website. As a regular procedure, each month you will receive an up to date version of your website by Zip file. This will give you the peace of mind that if you need to find another web designer to manage your website, you can simply send them the latest Zip file and they can proceed from there without the complications of having to access the files on the original web servers.
Q: Why are landing pages useful?
Q: What are the benefits of landing pages?
A: Here are some of the benefits of landing pages
• Landing pages can be used to make it easy for customers to respond to advertisements, posters, flyers, email campaigns, etc., and encourage action from the customer whilst on that landing page, instead of allowing them to become distracted by exploring the remainder of your website.
• Landing pages are great for promotions, offers, getting people to sign up to a mailing list, and many other purposes. Their overall objective is to help increase conversions, which in layman’s terms means getting more businesses!
• Landing pages can also be used for targeting potential customers in specific areas, towns or villages.
Q: Why are some web designers more expensive than other web designers?
Q: Why are some web designers much cheaper than other web designers?
A: Many people, especially those who run small businesses, clubs, etc., look for a web designer based mainly on cost. That can be a good idea if saving money is your key objective, but whilst saving money often feels good in the short term, corners cut on quality, experience, service and attention to detail tend to bug you for much longer. After all, PRICE is what you PAY, but VALUE is what you GET!
Q: Why are websites built for mobile phones?
Q: Why is it important to have a mobile friendly website?
Q: What does a mobile first website mean?
Q: What do you mean by mobile first?
A: There are now more people surfing the net on their mobiles than on their desktops or laptop, and the therefore it is now considered best practice for web designers to take a mobile first approach to building websites.
Q: Is the web designer responsible for the content on my website?
A: Your web designer is responsible for implementing the content which is provided to him, but is should not be held responsible for actually writing the content. Your web designer may be able to assist with your content by proofreading, refining, or providing AI-generated ideas for you to personalise. Relying on your web designer to contribute to the content creation can increase project time and costs due to the any research, writing, and review processes needed.
Q: Who should write the content for my website?
Q: I do need to write my own website content?
Q: Is my web designer responsible for the content for my website?
A: Ideally you will want your website content to clearly and accurately represent your business and the services or products that you sell. It should look like it was expertly written and indicate to potential customers that you're worth doing business with. In reality you are the expert in your field and have far more knowledge and experience in the subject matter than your web designer.
Q: Are contact forms secure?
Q: Will the contact form on my website be secure?
A: All of websites we build use SSL, which means that they are secure. For additional security and peace of mind, the data submitted via your contact form will be protected from software attacks using Cross Site Scripting (XSS). The unscrupulous practice of malicious scripts being injected into web forms is on the increase, and we need to make sure that security measures are in place to combat such threats.
Q: What will my contact form contain?
Q: What will be included on my contact form?
A: The contact form will typically include fields for your potential customers contact name, email address, phone number, and a comments box. However, you won't be locked into those fields, and therefore if you need a more customised form to suit your needs, you only have to ask!
Q: Where does the information from my contact form go? Where will the information entered into my contact form go? Where will contact form data get sent?
Q: Where will the information entered into my contact form go?
Q: Where will contact form data get sent?
A: Whenever someone submits your contact form the information they provide will be safely and securely delivered directly to your preferred email address within seconds. You could, if you wish, have contact form data sent to Google Sheets, so you can collect the information in a spreadsheet.
Q: Do you use WordPress?
Q: Do you build websites using WordPress?
Q: Do you use Wix?
Q: Do you build websites using Wix?
Q: Do you use Squarespace?
Q: Do you build websites using Squarespace?
A: No, we don't use website builder platforms such as WordPress, Wix and Squarespace. Most of the websites we build are coded from scratch using HTML, CSS, PHP and JavaScript, instead of us relying on website builder platforms which can be restrictive and add unnecessary complexity to a website.
Q: What is the best? WordPress, Wix or Squarespace?
Q: Is WordPress better than Wix
Q: Is Wix better than WordPress
Q: Is Squarespace better than Wix
Q: Is Wix better than Squarespace
Q: Is WordPress better than Squarespace
Q: Is Squarespace better than WordPress
A: At Targa we don’t use any of the website builder tools, such as WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, etc., and are therefore in no position to express a preference amongst them.
Q: What website platform do you use?
A: We don’t use a specific platform, because the websites we build are coded from scratch using HTML, CSS, PHP and JavaScript, instead of us relying on website builder platforms such as WordPress and Wix.
Q: Do you build mobile apps?
A: No, we don’t build mobile apps.
Q: Do you host websites for free?
A: We offer to host websites which we build for free for the first year, and in some cases also offer free hosting for websites which we take over the management of. The actual hosting is handled by a third party, which specialises in website hosting services and all things related to hosting.
Q: How long does it take to build a website?
A: There are so many factors that it is almost impossible to say how long a typical website should take to build? There may be certain common characteristics which are shared by some types of websites which could make it possible to estimate the average length of time those will take, but for most websites, especially those including advanced or bespoke features, they can take anything from a few days to several months to produce.
Q: What does SSL mean?
A: SSL stands for Secure Socket Layer. It is the standard security protocol which is used to protect websites and data by using encryption for information being transmitted over the internet.
Q: What is a Landing Page?
A: Landing pages provide additional entry points to your website, and can used to respond to specific keyword searches in the search engines to give you the chance of attracting more visitors. Whilst your website will be able to provide information about your businesses and services, it is advisable to also make use of landing pages which can act as standalone pages which are very specific in their objective.
Q: Why do I need a Privacy Policy page?
A: Since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) rules were tightened a few years ago, certain things became mandatory, including consent for tracking and cookie usage on a website, amongst other things. These rules also apply to information captured in chatbots.
Q: What is a front end web developer?
A: A front end web developer specialises in the visual layouts for websites, writing the code which will make the responsive pages work in web browsers, producing web graphics for images and logos, and ensuring that all pages display correctly on all screen sizes, including mobile phones.