Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a website?

Ask yourself these questions,
1. Do you want to promote your products and services?
2. Is there a need to communicate information about your business to others?
3. Do you want to open your business up 24/7 to the potential market that the internet can offer?
4. Do you want to appear professional and provide up to date information about your business?
5. Is your competition on the web?

Your potential customers are searching the web for products and services like yours. They are looking for options on-line and information about their prospective purchases. If your business is not on-line, your business will not be a candidate of this selection process.

Do I need to have a website domain name before website development starts?

No, it is not necessary to have a website domain name right away. We understand that it takes time to decide on that perfect business name and URL address. We can begin designing and developing your website and later transfer your website to your domain. We also offer free urls under ‘yourname’.jellybeansolutions.com if you do not wish to register your own website domain name.

Do I need to provide you with access to my website domain name?

No, in fact, we recommend that you do not provide access to your website domain registrar and password to others. Your website domain is your property and part of your business identity. Protect it!

Will I be able to update my website when it is completed?

We provide Content Management website development. You will have the freedom and control to update your content any time once your project is complete.

Why would I choose to work with Jelly Bean Solutions over build-it-yourself websites?

You don’t have to. But if you do, you will:
1. have access to a support team that is experienced with operating on-line businesses.
2. have a dedicated team that can manage the workload, so that you can focus on other business priorities.
3. be able to expand your website as your business needs change (e.g. e-shopping or customized database systems, etc.)

Is having a website enough to get my business out there?

Having a website will enable you to have a web presence and provide access to your business information and make it easier for on-line visitors to connect with you. It is your bricks and mortar in the internet world. The next step will be getting people to your website and staying connected to those potential and existing customers. That is where search engine optimization, marketing and email marketing will become important elements of your business. Jelly Bean Solutions can provide direction for your business in these areas and help your business continue growing on the internet.

Will I be able to track the effectiveness of my website?

Yes, we can help set up your website to link with Google Analytics. You will be able to find out where your visitors are coming from, how many visitors are viewing your website and for how long, what keywords visitors are finding your website with and much more. This information will become very useful as you revise your website content to cater to your potential and existing customers and compete in your business industry.

Why would I need Email Marketing for my business?

Not all businesses need Email Marketing solutions, but for many businesses Email Marketing can be a very effective and successful tool.

These questions will give you a better idea of whether Email Marketing will be a good fit for your business:
1. Do you want to collect more information about your customers/members in order to better understand their needs? (e.g. age, income, gender, # of kids, postal code).
2. Do you want to create dynamic emails that can be customized to your business brand and identity?
3. Do you want to know how many people open your emails and the links that they find relevant?
4. Do you want to make it easy for people to sign up for your updates and information?
5. Do you spend time inputting and updating the details of your contacts to keep in touch?

What programming platform do you build on?

We develop content driven websites using PHP and MySQL. Our websites utilize the latest technologies like AJAX and CSS to provide an outstanding user experience. We provide full administrative control over website content through the powerful Wordpress Content Management System (CMS) platform.