How much will it cost to develop a web site? [top of list]
Web sites developed by ITtelligent are much more than a collection of static HTML pages. Rather, we provide our clients with a robust content management system called zDirect. With zDirect, you'll have the ability to manage your own web site through web-based administration tools.
For a basic zDirect platform, your setup fee will be less than $1,000. We also offer very reasonable rates for customization. We pride ourselves in giving our clients great value at a price that fits their budgets.
What are the costs involved in maintaining and updating a web site? [top of list]
Using zDirect as a base platform for our sites minimizes maintenance costs. Since you maintain your own content, your costs are limited to upgrades and hosting fees. Our hosting fees start as low as $150.00/month.
What are the first steps in initiating a project? [top of list]
There's no magic formula for carrying out a successful web-based project. It all begins with planning.
The professionals at ITtelligent are here to guide through the process. We'll help figure out how the web can enable your business or organization to solve existing problems and break ground in new areas. We'll join with you in identifying your target audience and establishing an online tone that hits the mark. You know the needs of your business or organization. Our job is to advise you how to harness the potential of the web to meet your goals.
What software does ITtelligent employ? [top of list]
ITtelligent is a strong proponent of "open source" software. You won't find shrink-wrapped software packages for Unix, Apache, MySQL, PHP, Perl, and XML at your local computer superstore, but they are nonetheless the workhorses of the web. Apache, for example, is the web server of choice for nearly 60 percent of sites while MySQL is the web's most popular database. In fact, Yahoo! employs essentially the same web platform as ITtelligent.
The use of open source software offers our clients several advantages.
- You don't have to bear the cost of expensive commercial software products from Microsoft, Oracle, and others.
- You're not locked into a proprietary standard controlled by a software company.
- Traditionally, innovations in open source software have occurred more quickly and programs have been beset by fewer bugs.
- Viruses have tended to exploit the security vulnerabilities of Microsoft products. Security problems in open source software are generally caught during the testing stage.
Why doesn't ITtelligent offer fixed-price packages? [top of list]
We don't think of our clients as "packages". We don't want to put you or web site in a box. That's why we approach each project individually. We'll first share ideas, assess your needs, and then offer a proposal. That doesn't mean ITtelligent's customized approach is expensive. In fact, you'll find that our fees are below most of our competitors.
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