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Some questions about Informist services are asked frequently. We have answered the most frequent of those frequent questions below

  • How long does it take to build a website?

    A standard business website typically takes 2 to 4 weeks to build and launch. Customised website typically takes 4 to 8 weeks from concept to launch. Complex e-commerce platforms, web applications, or platforms requiring extensive custom API integrations generally take 12 to 16+ weeks, depending on the overall scope and design iterations.

  • How much does a website cost?
    • Costs vary based on complexity, functionality, and design requirements. A standard website without much alterations would cost around £400 whilst A customised website generally ranges from £12,00 to £4,000. Highly customized enterprise platforms, robust web applications, or large e-commerce stores can range from £5,000 to £20,000+.

  • Will my website be mobile-friendly and optimized for SEO?

    Yes. Every site we build utilizes responsive web design, ensuring flawless performance on smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktops. We also implement foundational On-Page SEO best practices, including semantic HTML code, fast page-loading speeds, image optimization, and clean URL structures.

  • Who owns the website once it is finished and launched?

    You do. Upon final payment, 100% of the intellectual property, design assets, and source code that are created for your project are legally transferred to your company. You are never locked into our services and can move your website or modify the code that has been developed for you at any time.

  • Can I update the website content myself after it launches?

    Yes. our websites enjoy a user friendly control dashboard where you can update most of the data in the site.

  • Do you provide ongoing maintenance and security support?

    Yes. We offer optional Monthly Managed Services that cover high-performance cloud hosting, proactive security patches, plugin/framework updates, automated daily backups, and a dedicated block of developer hours for content updates or new feature requests.

  • Can you redesign or upgrade an existing website?

    Yes. We can completely redesign your front-end user experience while preserving your existing content, customer data, and SEO keyword rankings. We can also audit and optimize your current site's performance, code quality, and security vulnerabilities without a full rebuild.

  • What is the difference between website development and software development?

    Website development focuses primarily on public-facing marketing sites, content management, and informational layouts. Software development builds complex, data-driven applications—such as ERPs, CRMs, mobile apps, or SaaS products—that feature deep business logic, user authentication, workflows, and heavy API integrations.

  • How do you determine the cost and timeline of a software project?

    We use a formal discovery phase to map your user journeys, data architecture, and integration requirements. Based on this technical scope, we provide a detailed roadmap with milestones. Simple Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) take 2 to 4 months, while complex enterprise software takes 6 to 12+ months.

  • What software development methodology do you use?

    We work strictly in an Agile-Scrum framework. Your project is broken down into 2-week iterations called "sprints". At the end of each sprint, we demonstrate working software components. This approach gives you complete visibility and allows us to pivot features based on real-time feedback.

  • Do you build cross-platform mobile apps or native apps?

    We build both depending on your performance goals. For most projects, we recommend cross-platform frameworks (like React Native or Flutter) because they use a single codebase to deploy to both iOS and Android, cutting development costs by up to 40%. For hardware-heavy apps, we build natively.

  • How do you ensure code quality and system security?

    We enforce rigorous quality assurance (QA) protocols, including mandatory peer code reviews, automated unit testing, and continuous integration (CI/CD) pipelines. Our security measures include end-to-end data encryption, multi-factor authentication (MFA) design, and adherence to OWASP Top 10 security standards.

  • How do you handle software updates and bug fixes post-launch?

    Every project includes a 30-day post-launch warranty covering critical bug fixes and stability issues at no charge. Following that period, we transition clients to a Managed Service Level Agreement (SLA) for ongoing feature updates, OS compatibility adjustments, and cloud infrastructure monitoring.

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