Frequently Asked Questions


Why are some companies charging thousands for a website while others charge a mere few hundred dollars?

If the price looks too good to be true, it is too good to be true. It is not uncommon for vendors to over-promise and under-deliver. Buyers beware!

What is "support" and why do I need it?

The CMS we use is a powerful system. For this reason, it is complex to use. You're gonna need support in the form of video user guides along the way.

Why do I need maintenance?

The CMS is a software. It is a fact that software will never be bug-free. You're gonna need maintenance in case something goes wrong.

Can I pay for just the web design for the time being and upgrade to a CMS later?

If you do not start off with a design that is CMS-compatible, you're gonna have to revamp the design if you decide to go for CMS in future. You will forfeit whatever you have previously paid for the design.

I do not need programmatic features at this time so why should I go for a CMS?

If you do not start off with a CMS, you're gonna have to rebuild the whole website if you want to add programmatic features in future. You will forfeit whatever you have paid for the website.

Do I need a website?

In this internet age it is no longer a competitive advantage to have a website, rather it is a competitive disadvantage if you do not have one. But do not just build a website simply because you need to have one, you must ensure the website portray the image that you wish the world to see.

How can I have a successful website?

We believe that "Website does not matter". In order to make your website successful, you must have plans to engage your customers. How does your website enhance the relationship with your customers? You have to know who the targeted customers are. The website is just a tool to enhance your branding and engage your customer.

 

Know your customers, know your products, that is the key.

What type of content should I put on my website?

This hugely depends on the type of website you have. The most basic information for a company website that you should have would be the contact page, a simple write up of your company. If you are a online shopping site, you will need to prepare photos of your products that are to be sold online.

Do we need a meeting for issues pertaining to website development?

Most communications will be conducted through email. Our sales consultants will prepare a series of questionaires designed to help you articulate the type of features and design that you need. 

What if I do not like the design?

We do not like the idea that the website owner is unhappy with the design of his/her website, we will discuss with you to acertain the type of design that you like. A single consolidated revision of the design components is allowed.

How much does it cost to build my website?

The cost of building your website depends on the features that you need and the level of control that you wish to have over the design components. Please feel free to contact our sales for more details.

Are there any additional costs upon completion?

No, all the charges are reflected in the initial contract. However any additional changes, features or configurations that are not reflected in the initial contract will be charged and treated as a separate engagement.

Why do I have to update the content of the website ourselves?

We do not profess to understand your business better than you. In this age when information is changing and moving so fast, we believe in giving you the control over the content, hence allowing you to change it as and when you need.

Do I have to engage your services forever?

You may change vendor at any time you desire. Please note that in doing so, you will forfeit any unused services stated in the contract, such as hosting, maintenance or support. Any remaining payments have to be made in full before we transfer the files to you. After the transfer has taken place, we are under no obligation provide any further services including, but not limited to installation, configuration or support.

 

You may re-engage our services after termination for the development of a new website. If you wish to re-engage our services for an existing website, we will deem that the website has been tampered by a third party. In such a case, we will only be able to provide maintenance and support if you sign up for our premium services.

Do I own the website once it is designed?

Yes, the website, domain name and design belongs to you. The design can only be used for a single domain, please do write in to inform us if you use to use the same design on a different domain.

Will my website be search engine friendly?

The Content Management System used by Qarve is known to be search engine friendly. However the search engine algorithm is controlled by huge corporations like Google, Yahoo and Bing (Microsoft), hence we cannot guarantee that your website appears at the top of the search results for some keywords.

Can I use my existing domain (eg. qarve.com, qarve.com.sg)?

Yes, you can. However, for reasons of ease of access, ease of control and cost effectiveness, it is better to transfer the hosting of the domain name to us. (The domain name still belongs to you).

Why are some of my design requests rejected?

Our designers construct the website based on specific design principles, Hence if the design request contradicts basic design principles or break the aesthetics of the website, it will rejected.

The reason could be due to the system, budget or time constraint of the project that does not allow a specific feature or design to be implemented.

How long does it take to design and setup my website?

The estimated time to bring a fully functional and professional-looking CMS website to live is seven days. This may take longer if you require your CMS to be configured differently, or if layout customization is necessary. However, if you prefer to live your site as quickly as possible so as to capitalize on market opportunities, you may opt to launch a the CMS website with common configurations and default layout first. Configuration and layout customization can still take place thereafter.

Customers who prefer full customization in terms of design or workflow can engage our premium services. Such a website however, is more expensive and may take months to design and setup.

If I have an existing design, may I reuse it?

It depends on the existing design's layout and other technicalities. Please do not hesitate to approach us for a full assessment of whether this is possible.

Can I use my own web host?

Installation on an external web host is available for premium customers only. Please do not hesitate to contact us for premium pricing.