Frequently Asked Questions
1. How can AllureIW (Allure Interactive Web, LLC) help me?
Answer: We create, modify or maintain websites for new and established businesses. We can also provide inspection and consulting services where you have your own web designer implement any changes. You can also hire us to create a new logo for your business.
2. Briefly, state your experience.
Answer: AllureIW owner Rick Dieffenbach and Lead Visual Designer Suze Fisher have been working together creating new websites as a full time occupation for 10 years. Together they've created or modified more than 500 websites.
3. Where are you located and do we need to meet?
Answer: We are located in Topsham on Maine's midcoast - about 30 minutes drive north of Portland. Meeting face-to-face is always a preferable way to conduct business, but if you are from away then the phone will work as well. Direction and contact information are here. We also maintain as-needed meeting space at the Brunswick Business Center.
4. Who owns the website after it is built?
Answer: You do - after it is paid for! There may be minor exceptions such as photographs, where the photographer or stock photography company retains the rights to their images. This is not something we control.
5. Where are your websites hosted?
Answer: We use commercial hosting services. Our current favorite hoster is www.crystaltech.com. Their prices are excellent and their service is outstanding. We can however host the site at a hoster of your selection as long as they meet the technical requirements of the site.
6. What does a new website cost?
Answer: To determine what your website will cost, we first need to know what the website will be. We go through an extensive planning process with you which will provide you with detailed information about the website itself and a price. If you are looking for a planning estimate just give us a call and quite often we can give you a general idea of costs for what you are trying to do. Our prices are competitive with other professional web development firms in Maine and in many cases less expensive then the pricey Portland market area.
7. How much do I get to participate in the design process?
Answer: Fully, or as much as you want to. We are strong believers that the best websites come from a collaboration between us the web developer and you the business owner or manager. That collaboration starts at the very first meeting and never ends.
8. What do I need to get going?
Answer: Call us (207)721-8909. We'll chat about what you want to accomplish and offer our thoughts on how we could go about creating or revamping your website.
Questions? Contact us.