Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is responsive web design, and why is it important?-

Responsive web design is an approach to designing and developing websites that ensures optimal viewing and interaction across various devices and screen sizes, including desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. It involves creating a flexible and adaptable layout and employing coding techniques that allow web pages to automatically adjust and respond to the user’s device, screen resolution, and orientation.

It is essential for delivering an optimal user experience, attracting mobile traffic, improving SEO performance, and future-proofing your website. It allows your site to seamlessly adapt to the ever-evolving digital landscape, catering to the needs and preferences of your audience on any device they use to access the web.

2. What services does Terra Digital offer?+

Terra Digital offers 5 main services:

You can view all our services here – https://www.terradigital.co.za/services/

3. What is SEO (search engine optimisation)?+

SEO (search engine optimisation) refers to the practice of optimising a website to improve its visibility and rankings in search engine results pages (SERPs). SEO involves various strategies and techniques aimed at increasing organic (non-paid) traffic to a website from search engines like Google, Bing, or Yahoo.

Effective SEO practices not only help improve a website’s visibility and rankings but also enhance the user experience by providing relevant and valuable content. SEO is an ongoing process that requires continuous monitoring, analysis, and adaptation to keep up with evolving search engine algorithms and user behaviors.

4. What is website traffic?+

Website traffic refers to the number of visitors or users who access and interact with a website. It measures the volume of people who visit your site, browse its pages, and engage with its content. Website traffic is a crucial metric for assessing the popularity, reach, and effectiveness of a website in attracting visitors.

Website traffic provides valuable insights into the performance, audience, and effectiveness of your website.

5. What is custom website design?+

Custom website design refers to the process of creating a website that is uniquely tailored to the specific needs, branding, and goals of a business or individual. It involves designing and developing a website from scratch, rather than using pre-made templates or generic designs.

While custom website design often requires more time and investment compared to using pre-designed templates, it offers the advantage of a tailor-made online presence that reflects the brand’s identity, engages users, and supports the business’s specific goals and requirements.

6. What is the difference between a web designer and web developer?+

The roles of a web designer and web developer are distinct but interconnected.

A web designer focuses on the visual and user experience aspects of a website. Their primary responsibilities are: Visual design, User experience (UX) and Wireframing.

A web developer focuses on the technical implementation and functionality of a website. Their primary responsibilities are: Front-end coding, Back-end coding, Functionality and Content Management System (eg: WordPress) integration.

7. Can Terra Digital assist with website re-design and optimisation for better performance?+

Yes, Terra Digital can assist with website re-design and optimisation to improve performance. As a web development and digital marketing agency, Terra Digital offers services to enhance and optimise existing websites for better user experience, improved functionality, and increased performance.

8. How much does a website cost?+

The cost of a website can vary significantly depending on various factors, such as the complexity of the project, the size of the website, the features and functionalities required and the level of customisation.

Request a quote to get a better insight of your website cost.

9. Can I visit Terra Digital?+

Unfortunately not. Terra Digital is a purely remote agency.

10. My website has crashed. What do I do?+

If your website has crashed, it can be a stressful situation. Luckily the team at Terra Digital have a great understanding of websites and their code. Contact us to see how we can assist with your website issue.

If you have a website maintenance agreement or a website retainer set up with Terra Digital, we’re here to help! Rest assured, we’ll swiftly review and resolve any issues you may come across with your website.