Here's some interesting and fun facts about Headroom

How long have you been in business?
Our Answer - Since January 2004.

Are you financially stable and debt free?
Our Answer – We have thrived with the growth of entrepreneurial businesses and the expansion of larger companies looking to improve their brand strategies and increase their image visibility. We partner with business developers from a wide range of industries who look to Headroom Studios for expertise in Web site, collateral design materials and other creative print pieces, i.e. packaging.

Are you local or national?
Our Answer – A third of our clients are national with an increasing number of local companies branching out beyond the region. Our core clients are based in the Sacramento and the San Francisco Bay Area. Most of our clients like to meet face-to-face but we also work with many clients virtually (telephone and digital communications.) In the case of our Web site client, Hide & Chic Italian Villas, we can only dream of working in Milan. So, we gladly phone, text message and email.

How many years have you been building websites?
Our Answer – Headroom Studios was founded in 2004 specifically to fulfill the niche market of one-stop creative and technology development including design, architecture, programming, code and hosting. Laszlo Stribik, Owner and Creative Lead, developed his first website 10 years ago. The programmers have an average of five years of experience building Web sites. Our Project Director has 25 years of experience in overseeing projects from start to finish and quality communications between the design staff and client.

How many online solutions have you developed?
Our Answer – The Headroom team has created design and programmed 60+ sites since 2004. Our sites have garnered local design awards for Web excellence. In addition, we have multimedia projects and 40+ print graphic design projects (logos, brochures, mailers, packaging, etc.) We currently average completing 4-5 Web sites a month—enough to provide a broad range of experience and still allow us to treat each client’s project as though it was the only one.”

For what industries have you created web solutions?
Our Answer – We have experience throughout a broad range of industries and businesses:

“I like to be kept informed. How often do you keep your clients’ updated?"
Our Answer - In addition to call-as-needed, our team facilitates project communications via three, primary mechanisms:
A. Review Points – Each project has multiple milestones where the Client reviews and approves the design, programming and content either digitally or face-to-face.
B. Weekly Status Reports – Headroom Studios provides the client with a review of the week’s accomplishments and work in-progress every Friday.
C. Project Management - Headroom Studios uses a sophisticated design management system to administer the progress of all projects based on creative and programming assignments, time lines and budget requirements

Do I own the code used to create my website?
Our Answer - After we have received final payment for your project, you will own all the end files used to create your site. We normally protect proprietary source files that may contain trade secrets such as Flash “.fla” files, Photoshop “.psd” files. Clients generally don’t need these files; if you do, we can negotiate special terms for you to license the rights to the source files.

After I decide I want you to build my Web site or create print materials what happens next?
Our Answer - You will receive a work order contract that will map out your deliverables, prices/payment schedule, timelines and project parameters. Once the work order is signed and sent back to us and the retainer is paid, Laz Stribik or the Project Director will set up a meeting or conference call to begin formalizing detailed project requirements and specifications.

How long will it take to develop my site?
Our Answer - Site development time lines depend on the project’s scope. We typically recommend anywhere between 5-8 weeks. Each project is dependent on variables such as who will write or provide the content or are the photos ready or do we need to shoot them with our photographer. Navigation depth is the single most important component. It is essential that each site is customized. No two sites are the same. Advanced sites, particularly those with extensive programming, require anywhere from 10 weeks on up. If you need a custom site fast, we offer rush services for an additional cost. FastTrack Web sites take 2-4 weeks from the time we have your site information. Add 1-2 weeks for a FastTrack e-commerce version.

Will I be required to provide materials based on a schedule you provide for me?
Our Answer - Yes. In order to meet your predetermined finish date, we will need all the written text and photos and your current Web site design and programming files; that is, if this is a make-over design and functionality project. We require that everything be in our hands before starting the project. Without the content or files, the Web site’s development will be delayed. Note: If the content is not delivered in accordance with the proposal’s time line, you will not be charged for Headroom’s down time. We will re-task personnel to other projects. We will develop a new time line for you once the project is back on track with your content and images. 

Are you able to provide Flash animation?
Our Answer – Yes, we have experienced Flash programmers on staff that can create basically any kind of animation you desire. You can view samples in the motion category, under what we do- or Click Here.

Are you able to integrate streaming audio and video into your websites?
Our Answer - Yes. We have specialists trained in audio/video editing and compression.

Do I have to host with you?
Our Answer – No. Typically, we recommend that most of our clients host with us because we have standardized our servers to have all the services that may be needed for development. Over 50% of our clients do host with us. Some clients choose to keep their existing hosting companies and some host on-site. We can work with any scenario.

Do you handle my domain name registration or transfer? Do you charge extra for this?
Our Answer – Yes, we take care of your domain name registration and at no extra cost to you.

Do I own the domain name used for my site?
Our Answer - If we acquire the domain name for you, ownership will be transferred to you upon final payment for your website.

Sounds hot? You bet.
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