FAQs
• How long have you been in business, and in what country are you located?
Ampic Studios has been in business since 2005, and is located in the United States.
• How do you determine how much my design costs?
When you hire a designer, you're paying for the time of a professional, so as your “temporary” employee, I charge by the hour. That way you don't pay an arbitrary fee for work that may only take a few minutes. (For example, some web designers charge $400 per web page, whether it took the designer 20 hours or 10 minutes.) Charging by the hour also means I get paid for my time if the project takes longer than is typical for that type of project. So it's fair to both parties.
• How will I communicate with you?
Typically, all communication is done through e-mail. You may also communicate through the mail if you prefer, or by fax (702.939.9084)
• Which types of payment do you accept?
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover Card, PayPal, Money Orders in USD, and Checks in USD.
• What happens if I change my mind after work has already begun?
When you hire a designer, you're hiring a temporary employee, if you change your mind you still need to pay that employee for their time. So e-mail me as soon as possible if you've decided work should stop. You'll be sent an invoice for however much time I've already put in.
• Do you charge a retainer for long term projects?
No, except in very unusual cases with an extremely large workload. Reasonable updates to your small business website or a catalog, for example, would not require a retainer fee.