Web Development FAQs
Find answers to common questions about website development, custom builds, CMS websites, ecommerce functionality, performance, hosting and ongoing support.
Find answers to common questions about website development, custom builds, CMS websites, ecommerce functionality, performance, hosting and ongoing support.
Web development is the process of creating websites or web applications, including design, coding, and functionality. It ensures your site is user-friendly, fast, and meets your business goals.
Web design focuses on the look and feel of your website, including layouts and aesthetics, while web development involves coding and building the site’s functionality.
A website enhances your online presence, builds trust with potential customers, and makes it easier for people to find your business. It’s often the first impression people have of your brand.
Custom-built websites are tailored specifically to your needs, offering more flexibility and unique features. Template-based websites are quicker to build but may lack customisation options.
We assess your requirements, budget, and goals to recommend the best tools, platforms, and frameworks, whether it’s WordPress, Payload CMS, React, or custom solutions.
We follow accessibility standards (WCAG) to ensure your website is usable for everyone, including features like alt text, keyboard navigation, and readable fonts.
Yes, we test websites on major browsers like Chrome, Safari, Edge, and Firefox to ensure compatibility and a seamless user experience.
Yes, we provide reliable and secure hosting solutions to ensure your website performs well and is always online.
Absolutely! We can refresh your current website to improve its design, functionality, and performance.
Our process typically includes:
Yes, we can integrate tools like payment gateways, booking systems, analytics, and CRM platforms into your website.
Responsive web design ensures your website adapts to different screen sizes, providing a great user experience on desktops, tablets, and mobiles.
We optimise images, minimise code, implement caching, and use fast hosting to ensure quick load times.
We use best practices like SSL certificates, secure coding techniques, regular updates, and firewalls to protect your website.
Yes, we include automatic backups as part of our hosting and maintenance plans to ensure your data is safe.
Yes, we provide maintenance services to keep your website updated, secure, and running smoothly.
You can contact us anytime for updates or use the CMS to make changes yourself. We’re always here to support you.
We integrate tools like Google Analytics and Search Console to help you monitor traffic, user behaviour, and other key metrics.
You’ll need to provide a brief overview of your business, goals, and any specific requirements like branding, content, or functionality.
Once we’ve had an initial consultation, we can usually begin within a few days or weeks, depending on project complexity and our current schedule.
Yes, we can assist with copywriting, photography, and videos to ensure your website looks professional and aligns with your brand.
We work collaboratively with you throughout the process, making revisions as needed to ensure you’re 100% happy with the final result.
You can reach out to us via email, phone, or through our contact page with any questions or updates.
The cost of a website depends on the size of the project, the number of pages, the design requirements, the CMS setup and any custom functionality needed. A simple business website will usually cost less than a custom ecommerce website, membership platform or bespoke web application.
Verum Digital can provide a clear quote once the project requirements are understood.
The timeline depends on the complexity of the website. A smaller business website may take a few weeks, while a larger custom website, ecommerce store or CMS build can take longer.
The main factors that affect timescale are content, design approval, functionality, integrations and how quickly feedback is provided during the project.
Yes. Most websites built by Verum Digital include a content management system, allowing you to update pages, text, images, blog posts and other key content without needing a developer for every small change.
The CMS can be structured around your website, so it is easier to manage and less cluttered than a generic admin system.
Yes. Verum Digital builds websites with flexible content management systems, including Payload CMS where a custom setup is needed.
A CMS allows you to manage website content, pages, media, SEO fields, blog posts and other editable areas from an admin dashboard.
Yes. Ecommerce functionality can be added to websites that need to sell products, take payments, manage orders, offer subscriptions or provide customer accounts.
This can include product pages, category pages, checkout flows, Stripe payments, discounts, shipping logic and order management.
Yes. Verum Digital can help migrate websites from other platforms, depending on the current setup and what needs to be moved.
This may include pages, blog posts, products, images, SEO metadata, redirects and content structure. A migration plan helps reduce disruption and protect existing search visibility where possible.
Yes. Websites are built with SEO foundations in mind, including clean page structure, editable SEO titles and descriptions, heading structure, performance considerations, mobile usability and technical best practices.
For stronger search visibility, SEO content, keyword research and ongoing optimisation can also be included.
Yes. Training can be provided so you understand how to manage your website after launch.
This can include updating pages, editing content, uploading images, managing products, publishing blog posts and using the CMS safely.
Yes. Verum Digital can help with website copy, page structure, service descriptions, SEO content and image guidance.
If you already have copy and images, they can be reviewed and improved as part of the project. If you do not, content support can be included during the website planning stage.
After launch, Verum Digital can provide support with fixes, updates, hosting, maintenance, SEO improvements and future website changes.
A website should continue to evolve after it goes live, especially as your business, services and content grow.