Frequently Asked Questions

n channels and have ability to understand and think ahead of project model.

ch are considered a viable outsourcing option today. What we offer is a strategic initiative to cut costs and access to intellectual capital not available in house at your end.

ent work undertaken by Saudisoftech will be built in accordance with current search engine indexing technology. In an effort to obtain the highest natural placement possible. Additionally, our search engine optimization services can extend to Web sites that we have not developed. Where organic results may be unpredictable, Saudisoftech.com also offers pay-per-click services to manage your paid advertising campaigns through Google and Yahoo! Overture. Indeed, we are Google Adwords certified. If you are interested in our search engine optimization or pay-per-click services, please call us at (966) 3897-7091 or contact us via e-mail atinfo@saudisoftech.com.

ing pay-for-click advertising, link building, banner advertising, e-mail out reach, and guerrilla marketing. We also have experience and strategic partnerships for offline advertising !

ch client’s storage, transfer, security and database requirements. Both shared and dedicated hosting environments are available. Additionally, hosting packages include maintenance time, traffic statistics, and 24x7 technical pager support in case of emergencies. Since maintenance time is worked into the hosting package, Saudisoftech.com also takes the client’s internal business operations into account to determine accurate monthly maintenance hours. Your account representative will work with you to create a hosting package to fit your needs.

r multi-million dollar data centers, which ensure the reliability and security of our clients' Web sites. Our hosting facilities are structured to handle more than 1,00 servers and offer both shared and dedicated hosting environments. All servers are backed up nightly and in case of any outages, we have battery-powered and natural gas generators to power the centers indefinitely.

er clicking the link. You are requesting pieces of video as you watch it, and nothing is saved to your hard drive. By downloading a video, you must wait until the whole file is copied locally before you can watch. And you will have to remove the file yourself once you are done watching. Each protocol has its pros and cons, so the best choice depends on the type of web site or content you are offering.

nt delivery on the web. It's by far one of the most browser compatible players, and we recommend that Flash is at least considered for interactive components, and even for certain dynamic content.

t we do not recommend planning the whole architecture in Flash, as it's more difficult to expand and enhance functionality later. Additionally, there are some limitations in search engine visibility if a site is built entirely in Flash.

pplications: HTML, Java, JavaScript, Active Server Pages (ASP), ASP.NET, Java Server Pages (JSP), DHTML, AJAX, Cold Fusion, CGI/Perl, XML, PHP, Oracle Database Server, Microsoft SQL Database Server, Flash, and others. All technologies will be non-proprietary, mainstream, and will rely on open architecture.

ges to your site without any programming knowledge and reduces ongoing maintenance costs. However, for any issues that may arise, or for updates that are not covered through your CMS, we have dedicated Customer Service and Updates departments to handle issues and modifications in a reliable, timely fashion.

ng design, development, hosting, and maintenance services. We do require that each client provide us with any desired content in an electronic format. In order to maintain a timely development schedule, content should be provided by the specified deadline.

dicated Project Manager who will oversee a team of developers until your Web site is launched. Here at Saudisoftech.com. we rely on our extensive Intranet system for the management of several areas of our business to facilitate internal communication and progress. One area of our Intranet is used by our Project Managers to ensure the proper management of a project—a step-by-step system, which has proven to keep projects running smoothly over the years. Of course, successful project management also relies on clear and continual communication between Saudisoftech.com and the client. During initial meetings, your project manager will work with you to determine the best method of keeping you up-to-date as the project progresses and, shortly after the kick-off meeting, you will be provided with a detailed project plan that will outline the scope of the work and key milestones. As development progresses, you will be provided with graphic design previews and a beta site, which rely on your feedback, approval, and testing. Indeed, keeping your project on task is a mutual effort !

ment or advertising agency for graphic development to ensure that your Web site is properly communicating your brand. However, this third-party involvement can influence the length of the graphic design process.

ed up with one of our experienced account representatives. He/She will be matched with you according to your industry, the needs of your project, and your physical location, In an effort to make communication and understanding both easy and rewarding. The goal of the account representative is to work with your organization to develop a strategy for achieving a successful Web presence, and to provide you with detailed information about our services, pricing, and timeline, as it applies to your project. There is no cost for this initial consultation and we look forward to beginning discussions with you. Please contact us at (966-38672133) or by e-mail at info@saudisoftech.com.

h evolving search engine behavior. However, in our experience, new domains typically achieve search engine visibility approximately six to nine months after launch of the site. Your site may obtain visibility in Yahoo! and MSN prior to Google, due largely to initial aging delays that withhold new Web sites from Google for a length of time before indexing. While Saudisoftech develops Web site to be compatible with search engine indexing technology, there may be unavoidable delays in obtaining organic visibility. During this delay, focus on your offline and pay-per-click advertising to drive traffic to your site.

is possible and you may choose to provide us with the translated content or let us translate your content for you. Indeed, our Content Management System can be built to easily accommodate updates to each version of your site.

self into a web development company and compete with us, but yes, if you decided at some point to part ways with Saudisoftech.com, you'll be able to take your web site with you - graphics, programming, databases and etc.

f which are located in the Khobar headquarter, where all our Web site development happens. With over 10 people on staff, our organization is able to serve you with dedicated departments and development teams to ensure your online success.

an market representative will follow up with you in response.

anizations, but we also work with a lot of small and medium sized businesses. Some of our best and most successful clients started out as one-person companies! Of course, one of the big advantages of partnering with drilling companies while you are just starting off is that you won't have to shift companies as you get larger. We know what works and what doesn't, so we can help you grow according to YOUR schedule.

ilt. That means custom graphics and custom functionality - specifically for your needs and built for your audience. So naturally, we need to sit down with you and truly think through your web site (with you!) before we can deliver a proposal with a cost estimate. Contact us today and set up an in-person or phone meeting to learn how Saudisoftech.com can help you with YOUR web site. Besides, the initial meeting is free, so give us a call!

on custom solutions. we need to work with you to develop your site to meet your needs. It's a very interactive process that will evolve into a fantastic web site for your organization. That being said to build a Web site properly and thoroughly, you can expect an average timeline of 6~8 weeks. Many sites will take longer due to their complexity, but one of the first things that we deliver is a detailed timeline for the project. With solid communication from our clients, we meet each stage of the project and deliver our web sites on time and within budget.

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