Other Service Related FAQs
Yes, there are many platforms that allow integrations between your e-commerce and the giants, so choosing the right e-commerce platform and 3rd party service is important.
Third-party app integrations connect external tools or services, such as payment gateways, marketing platforms, or analytics tools, to your website. They streamline workflows, automate processes, and enhance functionality, saving time and boosting productivity.
Popular integrations include tools like Google Analytics for tracking performance, PayPal and Stripe for payment processing, Mailchimp for email marketing, Shopify or WooCommerce for e-commerce, and HubSpot for customer relationship management (CRM).
Analytics tools provide insights into visitor behaviour, traffic sources, conversion rates, and engagement metrics. This data allows you to optimise your website, improve the user experience, and make data-driven decisions to grow your business.
Yes, most third-party apps are secure when integrated correctly. It’s essential to use trusted tools and ensure secure API connections, encrypted data transfers, and compliance with GDPR or other data privacy regulations.
Absolutely! Many third-party tools are highly customisable. You can tailor features, dashboards, and workflows to align with your specific business requirements and objectives.
Apart from a fully functioning store with products, you need visitor traffic—people who are looking for what you are selling. People can visit your website via three main routes: search engines, paid marketing, and social media exposure.
It is important that just having an e-commerce store may not bring desired results. We can help you get your business off the ground by offering SEO and marketing services in addition to store development.
Yes, each platform that we use is customisable, and we do an in-depth assessment of your business needs prior to making the offering. With our experience in running e-commerce stores ourselves, we can help you achieve what your business requires.
Yes, WooCommerce is our go-to platform for retail businesses and allows for all integrations that are required to run retail e-commerce stores effectively.
WooCommerce, Squarespace, Shopify, BigCommerce, Prestashop, and others such as Open Cart, Zen Cart, etc.
Yes, we can. Magento projects are assessed by our senior engineers before producing a project development document and quotation. The complexity of Magento development means longer lead time.
Yes, we offer all marketing services for your e-commerce store: social media, Google Shopping, and Google Ads + social media guidance with publishing tools.
Yes, we do. We offer individual support contracts for websites; unless you opt in for the Monthly Payments Option, then support is included.
Yes, we offer ongoing support and maintenance services to keep your website running smoothly and up to date. You can choose from flexible support plans to meet your needs.
Vector Web Services offers all-in-one solutions tailored to the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises.
Our services include:
- Business Websites
- E-Commerce Stores
- Web Hosting
- Website Support
- CRM Systems
- Business Email and Email Migration
- Domain Management and Transfer
- Third-Party App Integration
- Email marketing
- SEO (standard and advanced)
- Content Creation—Including language modelling solutions and professional photography
All you have to do is send us a callback request via our contact form, and our web services manager will be in touch with you.
Due to the nature of our IT business (a separate branch), a lot of our existing clients are established in manufacturing, factory, and government domains. However, we are very modern in our approach, and we are also providing services to businesses looking for novelty solutions.
We are very good at creating fully functioning systems for our clients that offer complete replacement of current fragmented systems with a new digital solution. This includes e-commerce stores with order management, online booking for events with payment system integrations, CRM systems that are linked to lead-generating websites, and many more.
Our standard website delivery timeline is between 4-6 weeks. Our e-commerce packages can take up to 3 months for delivery.
Our prices range from £1500 to £5000, depending on the features you choose.
For example, a standard business website with up to 5 pages is priced at £1500, provided you already have a logo.
If you’re looking for something more advanced, such as a website with up to 15 pages, a news/blog section, custom layouts with dynamic fields, payment integration with an online booking system, and content creation, the cost will be closer to £5000.
Yes, our domain management service is designed to handle multiple domains efficiently. With a centralized dashboard, you can manage registrations, renewals, DNS settings, and security for all your domains in one place, saving you time and effort.
Fasthosts partnership offers a seamless and robust platform for managing your domains. It provides advanced tools for registration, renewal, DNS management, and security, all through a user-friendly dashboard. By partnering with Fasthosts, we ensure fast, reliable, and professional-grade domain management tailored to your needs.
A domain management service simplifies the complexities of handling domains, saving you time and reducing the risk of costly mistakes like missed renewals or misconfigured DNS settings. It ensures your domains are secure, reliable, and always accessible, allowing you to focus on your business.
Domain management is the process of overseeing and maintaining your domain names, ensuring they are properly registered, renewed on time, and configured for optimal performance. It includes tasks such as DNS settings, WHOIS privacy, email integration, and security enhancements.
Yes, we offer flexible website support packages as a separate product, but also this service comes with every website purchased for the duration of 12 months.
We offer different types of support packages. Our support packages generally include:
- Website Backups (regardless of hosting environment)
- Plugins and theme updates
- Website bug fixes
- Staging Environment Updates (copy of a website moved to dev. for updates)
- Chosen hours of labour included per month for website updates.
Absolutely. One of our first offered services was a website upgrade. That is because we have identified this need not only amongst our existing IT clients but also on the market. The perfect scenario would be a company/individual with a website that is out of date and it is not performing at all. In that case, we would offer a complete website upgrade/redesign with guidance on how to best utilise your existing website to bring business.
Responsive web design ensures that a website adapts to different screen sizes and devices, providing an optimal viewing experience across desktops, tablets, and mobile phones. This approach uses flexible layouts, images, and media queries to automatically adjust the website’s elements to the user’s screen.
You will have access to our dedicated Web Services Team via support portal or telephone. Support comes with every website that we build.
In certain situations, support will be charged separately—for example, CRM system implementations.
Yes, we do. Every client receives online/in-person training, and we also provide documentation if there are advanced features on the website. Every website is built with a very user-friendly interface that allows you to edit the website with a live preview.
Yes. We can use integrations offered by the developers of the third-party application, or we can use APIs to send data across if the application supports APIs.
With tools like Google Analytics, your website can provide insights into user behaviour, including page views, traffic sources, bounce rates, and user demographics. These insights help you understand how visitors interact with your site, allowing you to make informed decisions to improve engagement and conversions.
Website security is managed through various measures, including SSL certificates, regular software updates, firewalls, malware scanning, and secure coding practices. We prioritise security in all aspects of development and provide ongoing support to protect your website against potential threats.
Absolutely. We can integrate various APIs and third-party software into your website, including payment gateways, CRM systems, social media platforms, and analytics tools. Our team ensures these integrations work seamlessly with your website, enhancing its functionality and improving the user experience.
We use various techniques to optimise website speed, including image compression, code minification, caching, and server optimisation. Fast-loading websites not only improve user experience but also benefit SEO, as search engines prioritise sites with better performance.
Yes, we provide comprehensive website audits to assess your site’s performance, security, SEO, and usability. Our health checks identify areas for improvement, ensuring your website remains optimised, secure, and fully functional to deliver the best user experience.
SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is a security protocol that encrypts data transmitted between your website and users, protecting sensitive information. An SSL certificate provides trust to visitors, secures your site, and is essential for search engine rankings, as Google prioritises secure websites.
Yes, we offer website migration services to ensure a smooth transition to your preferred platform. Our team handles all aspects of the migration process, including data transfer, content preservation, and functionality optimisation, ensuring minimal downtime and no disruption to your online presence.
Website maintenance costs depend on the size and complexity of the site, the frequency of updates, hosting and security needs, and whether you need content or design changes. Regular maintenance is essential to keep the website secure, functional, and aligned with your evolving business goals.
Good web design supports SEO by creating a clean, organised structure that’s easy for search engines to crawl. Elements like responsive design, fast loading times, and intuitive navigation improve the user experience, leading to lower bounce rates and higher rankings. Optimised design and content help search engines understand and rank your site effectively.
Website speed is crucial as it directly affects user experience; slow-loading sites can frustrate visitors and lead to higher bounce rates. Speed is also a key ranking factor for SEO, as search engines prioritise fast-loading websites to improve user satisfaction. A faster website leads to better engagement and higher search rankings.
A custom-built website is designed to meet your business’s specific goals and your target audience’s needs, leading to a more intuitive and engaging user experience. Custom sites allow for tailored features, streamlined navigation, and optimised call-to-action placements, all of which encourage visitors to take action and improve conversion rates.
With a significant percentage of web traffic coming from mobile devices, a mobile-friendly design ensures that your website looks and performs well on all devices. This not only improves user experience but also boosts search engine rankings, as search engines like Google prioritise mobile-optimised sites in their results.
Other Technical FAQ's
Vector Web Services offers all-in-one solutions tailored to the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises.
Our services include:
- Business Websites
- E-Commerce Stores
- Web Hosting
- Website Support
- CRM Systems
- Business Email and Email Migration
- Domain Management and Transfer
- Third-Party App Integration
- Email marketing
- SEO (standard and advanced)
- Content Creation—Including language modelling solutions and professional photography
All you have to do is send us a callback request via our contact form, and our web services manager will be in touch with you.
Due to the nature of our IT business (a separate branch), a lot of our existing clients are established in manufacturing, factory, and government domains. However, we are very modern in our approach, and we are also providing services to businesses looking for novelty solutions.
We are very good at creating fully functioning systems for our clients that offer complete replacement of current fragmented systems with a new digital solution. This includes e-commerce stores with order management, online booking for events with payment system integrations, CRM systems that are linked to lead-generating websites, and many more.
Our standard website delivery timeline is between 4-6 weeks. Our e-commerce packages can take up to 3 months for delivery.
Our prices range from £1500 to £5000, depending on the features you choose.
For example, a standard business website with up to 5 pages is priced at £1500, provided you already have a logo.
If you’re looking for something more advanced, such as a website with up to 15 pages, a news/blog section, custom layouts with dynamic fields, payment integration with an online booking system, and content creation, the cost will be closer to £5000.
Absolutely. One of our first offered services was a website upgrade. That is because we have identified this need not only amongst our existing IT clients but also on the market. The perfect scenario would be a company/individual with a website that is out of date and it is not performing at all. In that case, we would offer a complete website upgrade/redesign with guidance on how to best utilise your existing website to bring business.
Responsive web design ensures that a website adapts to different screen sizes and devices, providing an optimal viewing experience across desktops, tablets, and mobile phones. This approach uses flexible layouts, images, and media queries to automatically adjust the website’s elements to the user’s screen.
With tools like Google Analytics, your website can provide insights into user behaviour, including page views, traffic sources, bounce rates, and user demographics. These insights help you understand how visitors interact with your site, allowing you to make informed decisions to improve engagement and conversions.
Website security is managed through various measures, including SSL certificates, regular software updates, firewalls, malware scanning, and secure coding practices. We prioritise security in all aspects of development and provide ongoing support to protect your website against potential threats.
Absolutely. We can integrate various APIs and third-party software into your website, including payment gateways, CRM systems, social media platforms, and analytics tools. Our team ensures these integrations work seamlessly with your website, enhancing its functionality and improving the user experience.
We use various techniques to optimise website speed, including image compression, code minification, caching, and server optimisation. Fast-loading websites not only improve user experience but also benefit SEO, as search engines prioritise sites with better performance.
Yes, we provide comprehensive website audits to assess your site’s performance, security, SEO, and usability. Our health checks identify areas for improvement, ensuring your website remains optimised, secure, and fully functional to deliver the best user experience.
SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is a security protocol that encrypts data transmitted between your website and users, protecting sensitive information. An SSL certificate provides trust to visitors, secures your site, and is essential for search engine rankings, as Google prioritises secure websites.
Yes, we offer website migration services to ensure a smooth transition to your preferred platform. Our team handles all aspects of the migration process, including data transfer, content preservation, and functionality optimisation, ensuring minimal downtime and no disruption to your online presence.
Website maintenance costs depend on the size and complexity of the site, the frequency of updates, hosting and security needs, and whether you need content or design changes. Regular maintenance is essential to keep the website secure, functional, and aligned with your evolving business goals.
Good web design supports SEO by creating a clean, organised structure that’s easy for search engines to crawl. Elements like responsive design, fast loading times, and intuitive navigation improve the user experience, leading to lower bounce rates and higher rankings. Optimised design and content help search engines understand and rank your site effectively.
Website speed is crucial as it directly affects user experience; slow-loading sites can frustrate visitors and lead to higher bounce rates. Speed is also a key ranking factor for SEO, as search engines prioritise fast-loading websites to improve user satisfaction. A faster website leads to better engagement and higher search rankings.
A custom-built website is designed to meet your business’s specific goals and your target audience’s needs, leading to a more intuitive and engaging user experience. Custom sites allow for tailored features, streamlined navigation, and optimised call-to-action placements, all of which encourage visitors to take action and improve conversion rates.
With a significant percentage of web traffic coming from mobile devices, a mobile-friendly design ensures that your website looks and performs well on all devices. This not only improves user experience but also boosts search engine rankings, as search engines like Google prioritise mobile-optimised sites in their results.
