- Do I need a web developer or a web designer? Why not just do it myself and save the money?
- How much does a web site cost?
- Do I need to hire a local web site designer?
- How long does it take to have a web site designed?
- What is branding?
- What is a domain name?
- What is web hosting?
- What is site maintenance?
- What is a CMS?
- What can I edit with your CMS?
- Can I register my domain name through you?
- I am currently hosted with another company and would like to switch over to Umbrella Hosting. How do I do this?
- Can I choose you to design my site and use my own web hosting?
- I want Umbrella Media to work on my project, what do I do now?
- I have a great idea for a project, would you be willing to work “in kind”?
- Can I intern at Umbrella Media?
- Can I work for Umbrella Media?
- How do I log in to my email account?
Do I need a web developer or a web designer? Why not just do it myself and save the money?
Often times companies and individuals will attempt to save money by designing and developing their websites themselves. While the upfront savings is nice, it takes you away from your core focus – your business. While you focus on what you do best, we are focusing on what we do: delivering you custom fitted solutions that help grow your business. [Back to Top]
How much does a web site cost?
There are a quite a few factors that can determine the cost of your website. The amount of graphical work, number of pages, and functionality like selling products online effect the pricing. Request a free quote » [Back to Top]
Do I need to hire a local web site designer?
We create web sites for clients who are local as well as out of state. Our collaboration system allows us to communicate effectively with clients in any location. [Back to Top]
How long does it take to have a web site designed?
The time frame is determined by the size of your web site, the complexity of your site design, and our current client design schedule. [Back to Top]
What is branding?
Branding is a consistent representation of a person, company or product across all mediums such as advertisements, business cards, website, brick and mortar office. Branding represent the core values of an individual or company in a way that the consumer can understand and relate. [Back to Top]
What is a domain name?
A domain name is a specific web site address that you choose and register for your company. Our domain name is “umbrella-media.com”. [Back to Top]
What is web hosting?
Web hosting is a monthly fee that you pay to have your site accessible on the Internet. Affordable monthly packages are available for our clients. [Back to Top]
What is site maintenance?
Site maintenance is a fee paid monthly to keep your site updated with new content that you provide. Good web sites have new content updated regularly because fresh content gives your visitors a reason to keep coming back. Additionally, if you want to maintain your website yourself, you can do so via our CMS. [Back to Top]
What is a CMS?
CMS is short for “content management system”. Our content management system is an easy utility that allows our clients to publish and manage the content on their website at all times, with little to no knowledge of HTML. [Back to Top]
What can I edit with your CMS?
Our CMS allows our clients to edit the main content areas of the website, including page titles, main content area, web browser title tags and side bar content call blocks. [Back to Top]
Can I register my domain name through you?
Yes. We can register your domain name for you and manage the yearly domain renewals – we’ll simply send a bill for the renewed domain name. Hassle free! [Back to Top]
I am currently hosted with another company and would like to switch over to Umbrella Hosting. How do I do this?
Simply send an email to hosting@umbrella-media.com and we’ll take care of the rest. [Back to Top]
Can I choose you to design my site and use my own web hosting?
Yes, you can use any web host you like. Once your website has been completed you own the code and are free to host it wherever you like. [Back to Top]
I want Umbrella Media to work on my project, what do I do now?
You can fill out our easy quote form for a free estimate on your project. [Back to Top]
I have a great idea for a project, would you be willing to work “in kind”?
Unfortunately no, we keep our schedule very tight so we have no room for projects that don’t allow us to eat! [Back to Top]
Can I intern at Umbrella Media?
We are currently looking for interns for next quarter. If you are interested you may fill out an internship application. [Back to Top]
Can I work for Umbrella Media?
We are constantly looking for new team members that are in love with design and development. Feel free to fill out our online employment application and we’ll be in touch. [Back to Top]
How do I log in to my email account?
If you’re an umHosting client you can access your web based email at mail.yourdomain.com. [Back to Top