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Depiction Software

6339 Capricorn Avenue

Agoura Hills, CA 91301

Tel: 818-707-4451

FAX: 818-874-9454

www.depictionsoftware.com

 

 

CONTRACTOR’S WEBSITE QUESTIONNAIRE

 

 

1)  Website Navigation Layout:  Please make a list of all products and services that you would like to have as categories and/or navigation buttons on your website. There is a photo gallery associated with each category.

           

The following are examples of possible categories to include on your website:

  • Countertops
  • Stamped concrete
  • Stencils
  • Spray on concrete
  • Stamped concrete overlays
  • Commercial
  • Residential
  • Landscaping
  • Others_______________________________________________________________________________
     

2)  Current Website:  Do you currently own a website?

If YES, please include:

The web (URL) address________________________________

FTP information______________________________________

User name__________________________________________

Password___________________________________________

An example would be:  www.myconcretebusiness.com

 

If NO, please choose 5 domain names that you would consider.  Your choices may already be taken.  You can check www.nameboy.com  for availability. Your domain name should be easily identifiable, easy to explain over the phone, and print on a business card. If you would like us to search and register your domain name we will provide that service. Please type in the domain name you would like to have for your website.

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There is no charge for set up. However, there is a charge for registering web names of $25 to $35 per year.

 

3)  “Contact Us” Section Of Your Website:  What are all the different ways visitors can contact you?  This information needs to go into the Contact Us page.

  • Name _____________________________________________________
  • Address, City State, Zip, Country 
  • ____________________________________________________________
  • Phone  __________________________________________
  • Fax  ____________________________________________
  • 1-800  __________________________________________
  • Cell?  ___________________________________________
  • E-mail addresses?  ____________________________________
    International offices?  ______________________________
  • List hours of operation, time zone (PST, EST) and days closed.  
  • _________________________________________________________________________
     

4)  Search Engine Identifier Word And Phrases: List 20 words or phrases that describe your business.  Pick words/phrases relevant to your business.  List all keywords that would link search engines to your website -- phrases should be both specific and general. 

Examples Below: Check off the ones that relate to your company.

1.         decorative concrete

2.        stamped concrete

3.        stamped concrete overlay

4.        spray on concrete

5.        concrete countertops

6.        concrete

7.        cool deck

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5) Description:  Write a 25 word description of your business to be displayed and used in search engine submissions.  Describe what your business offers, to whom it is offered and a succinct reason your business should be considered.

Here are 2 examples:

1. We have a combined experience of 32 years. We specialize in the world of creating concrete art such as stamped, stained, and graphic design for interior and exterior concrete work. From the foundation of your new home to the finishing touches of that concrete countertop, we have it covered from a background of construction and we understand that quality is important as is structural integrity. Let us make a masterpiece that will be unique and last a lifetime.

2.  We are a decorative concrete company specializing in decorative concrete and flooring such as acid staining, stamped concrete, stamped overlays, driveway replacements and epoxy floors for interior and exterior. Ask us about driveway replacements! We service all of Southern California.  

 

Your Description:  

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6) Marketing Slogan:  Do you have a business slogan or catch phrase? What is it? If you don't have one maybe it's time to make one up.

Here are 3 examples:

1.  You stand on it, We stand behind it.

2.  When only the best will do.

3.  Visualize the difference.

 

Your Slogan:  
___________________________________________________________
 

7)  Website Goal/Objective Questions: If you currently have a website, how many visitors do you receive each month? Do you know? What are your goals and objectives?  What do you want the website to accomplish for you? 
____________________________________________________________

 

8)  Design Questions: List e-mail addresses you want associated with your domain name (info@webdesign.com, sales@webdesign.com, support@webdesign.com). 

 

If you want e-mails forwarded to an existing e-mail address, like Joe@aol.com, then let us know what those names and addresses are.  We can have the e-mails forwarded; you must list all the members of your company that will be having e-mail addresses.

 

Example:

Sales@concreteweb.com  will be forwarded to Joe876@AOL.com 

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9)  Template Design: 

Which Decorative Concrete Template Design do you want to use?
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What color scheme do you want to use? 
___________________________________________________________________________
 

 

10)  Other Materials:  Please list and gather any existing materials and information and provide all this text in digital format. If you don't have items stored digitally, you can send a hard copy. Items including, but not limited to:

·      Photos (Digital format, JPG, BMP, TGA, TIF,) before and after images

·      Text in MS Word Format

·      Brochures, Quark or Illustrator format.

·      Product shots

·      Product samples

·      Press releases

·      Price and part lists

·      Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Make a list of all the questions that you are usually asked about decorative-concrete in a question and answer format. You should think of these ahead of time so they can be entered into the FAQ sections. These can also be added at any time in the future.

·      Shipping and handling charges and constraints if this applies

·      Warranty policies, Guarantees, etc.

·      True and believable testimonials (clients, industry figures, pros) ask for them with quantifiable results (“I Love my new driveway.”)

·      Endorsements from known sources

·      Photos of yourself, staff and location

 

 

11)  Photography:  Do you have any custom photography to be included on your web site? Do you own all the photography and have copyrights to all the images you are using?  Remember to include copies of those.

12)  Links:  List any existing websites you want linked in your site.  These should be sites that are related to your site and not direct competitors. Sites should be those whose services you use or that provide service or information useful to your target audience.  Sites that cross-link with each other may increase both businesses targeted traffic.

Example: If you are a Stardek dealer you might want a link to Stardek, or if you use Davis colors you may want a link to their color chart (or put color chart on your web site if that is allowed by your vendor).

 

 

13)  Company Contact:  Who is the contact to interview regarding the design of your company’s website?  What positions of responsibility do they hold? Who is a person that will be in charge of the website and has access to all the information that will be needed for the website?

 

         Name:  _______________________________________

         Phone number: _________________________________

            E-mail Address: _________________________________

 

 

 

Thank you for your time in thoroughly filling out the requested information.  The more you provide, the better your website will be.

 

Depiction Software