Blue Web can help you determine your website hosting and domain registration requirements and help set up those services. I have a list of good web hosting companies from which you may make a selection. Most hosting companies will include the domain registration (web site address) for your site, and many also offer email accounts. However, I will not make payment on or maintain your website hosting or domain registration accounts. That is your responsibility.

I currently use a programming language called XHTML for the websites I build. I will use the current World Wide Web Consortium standards (www.w3c.org) to make your web system readable and accessible to all major user agents (web browsers, mobile phones, and personal data assistants). Using these standards will allow me to keep the content of your web system separate from the formatting. I will place all the content into standardized XHTML files and will use another language called Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to format and design your web system. (For more explanation, please contact me.)

I am not currently offering dynamic website programming (PHP/ASP), database management systems or e-commerce services with my websites. I am in the process of expanding my company to include these services. When they do become available, you will be offered the opportunity of adding these services to your existing site. This will be made available through an upgrade contract. If your website requires JavaScript, I am currently able to incorporate some of this programming, but the cost will be additional from the basic static page programming fee.

In addition to creating your web system, I offer continued maintenance plans. Creating your web system with XHTML and CSS requires someone who is familiar with those programming languages to make changes. It is very common to require updates to your system after initial installation. Should you choose to have me make such changes after the initial installation process, I will generate another contract regarding those services.

My file changing/archiving process is as follows: When I make updates to your web system, I will overwrite the current files (if changes are small). If there is a major change in the design or content of your web system, I will keep a copy of the old files for one year (as long as I have a maintenance contract with you) in case you ever want to refer to or revert back to a previous version. When you decide to end your contract with me (either immediately after your web system is installed or after I have been maintaining it), I will store the files offline for one year. After one year with no contract, I reserve the right to delete the old files.

I guarantee my web systems to work as intended for as long as you maintain a current contract with me and I am the sole individual accessing and working with the files. It is the policy of Blue Web to be the sole holder of the rights to access your source code (the programming used to create your web system) for as long as you maintain a contract with me.  If you decide to allow access to your files by another individual/company, I can no longer guarantee the functionality of the web system.

Upon termination of all contracts, I will provide a copy of your web files, at your request. There will be no warranty on the functionality of the web system once I no longer have a contract with you. When my contract with you ends, you will be the owner of your web system files and may do what you wish with them.

Should you decide to use my company for your web development needs, I will create a contract with you regarding the services I offer and costs. After the initial development and installation of the web system, I have maintenance and upgrade agreements available.

Upon initial set up of your web system, I suggest using a web hosting company with a good security infrastructure. I recommend that you use one of my preferred web hosting companies as I have researched their backup/recovery systems. In the event of a disaster, your web system will be recoverable. I will also be keeping a copy of your files locally on my computer with regular backups.

Since your entire web system will be created and maintained by Blue Web, not much training will be required. I will gladly answer any questions regarding basic web terminology and concepts. I will further discuss domain names, web servers, XHTML and CSS.

After your web system is installed, I will review it with you so that you can see exactly how it will be used by your visitors and what options you have for continued services. Should you need further assistance, please contact me. I strive to be available to you and respond within a timely manner for any support needed.

My website development projects follow a specific step-by-step process, which will be tailored to meet each individual’s needs. It is important to know when beginning a website development project that the planning and design phases of the project take longer than actually coding the site. We will determine all your website requirements and document what you want out of your website and why before the website is actually built.

The general process and timeframe for building a 5-10 page website are as follows:

Website development costs vary depending on services needed. The following is a general outline of what I charge for each phase of the project. If you are interested in having a website built, I will go over your individual needs with you and create a personalized proposal.