A Website Focused on Your Brand
It’s easy to get sidetracked on your way to a great website. Adding all the latest bells and whistles is nice, but does it fit YOUR brand?
I’ll work with you to ensure your website speaks to your identity. It’s not about latching on to every new trend or color scheme. In reality, it’s about having a website that reflects your brand.
Plus, there’s more to a website than branding alone. Your site should be well-organized, easy to navigate and follow best practices regarding accessibility, performance, and SEO.
My role is to get to know your business, guide you through the process, and help you achieve your goals.
Specialties
Mobile Web Design
The days of forcing mobile customers to navigate a website designed for large screens are over. People have come to expect that your website will adjust to their mobile devices. Why not give them an easier method of interacting with your business?
Custom WordPress Development
I’ve worked with WordPress for over 15 years. The software can power virtually any type of website. I have experience building sites for enterprise organizations, e-commerce sellers, membership organizations, non-profits, and small businesses.
eCommerce
I have experience with a number of shopping cart plugins for WordPress. My favorite is WooCommerce for both its ease of use and the number of commercially available Extensions. While powerful out-of-the-box, WooCommerce Extensions will let you work with different payment gateways, integrate with shipping companies, or add highly customized functionality.
FAQs
I’m currently accepting new projects! Contact me with details to see if we’re a match.
Pricing for a from-scratch website starts at $2,000.
The cost of a project is determined by several factors, including the amount of content and the complexity of the website’s functionality. Large sites with a lot of content, or sites that need advanced features like e-commerce will cost more than something basic.
Once I know your project requirements, I can provide an accurate cost estimate.
If you’re looking for someone to build a new website within a week or two, I’m probably not the best fit for your needs.
The time commitment would require me to put all other projects aside. Unfortunately, that’s neither feasible nor fair to existing clients.
Timelines can vary based on many factors, including:
- The size and scope of the project;
- The length of the revision process (ie, how many changes need to be made to the initial design, etc.);
- How quickly project assets such as content, logos, and photos are obtained;
- The current state of my schedule;
I aim to complete every project to your satisfaction and within an agreed-upon timeline. Still, there are variables involved.
My specialty is building highly customized websites, which require a good bit of time and effort to produce. Unfortunately, that doesn’t mesh well with lower-cost projects. It takes a certain level of investment from everyone involved in order to do the job right.
I try to make the process of getting started with your new website as simple as possible. Here’s how it works:
1. We’ll discuss the requirements of your project.
This includes figuring out the content, functionality (shopping carts, forums, photo galleries, members-only content, etc.), budget, and the desired timeline for launching your new site.
This is also a great time to determine the best hosting arrangement for your site.
2. I’ll create a proposal for your project.
The proposal will include detailed information about your project and pricing. The proposal can be adjusted to fit your needs.
3. Design time.
Once we’ve reached an agreement on the proposal, the fun begins! I’ll create a home page design in graphic form to share with you. This usually takes 1-2 weeks, depending on my present workload.
4. Review and revise.
Once you have reviewed the design, any necessary revisions will be made to your satisfaction.
5. Building the website.
After the design is approved, it’s time to build your website. This includes customizing templates to ensure everything matches the design, adding functionality, entering content, and testing on multiple web browsers/mobile devices.
6. Ready, set, launch! 🚀
After the site has undergone a thorough review (by both you and me), we’ll set a time to launch the site!
Yes, I offer remote WordPress training via Zoom or similar services. The session will last about an hour – during which time we’ll go over the basics of WordPress and the details of updating your website.
Please note that this service is only available for websites I have built or redesigned.
Generally speaking, I do not work with ready-made WordPress themes. While I can certainly understand their appeal, customizing them can often be a much more complicated task than one would think. For the best results, I recommend starting with a blank canvas.
I recommend WooCommerce for WordPress-powered websites. It works well and is owned by the same company (Automattic) behind WordPress.
I also recommend a higher level of web hosting service for WooCommerce sites. This ensures better security and performance.
Yes! Mobile design is included with every new website build.
I provide basic SEO (Search Engine Optimization) for new or redesigned websites.
I’ll optimize your site’s home page and other necessary parts for search engines.I also will install a WordPress plugin to allow for easy SEO optimization. Google Analytics and Webmaster Tools can also be set up upon request.
This is not meant to be an ongoing service, however. If you require an SEO expert for maintenance and strategy, I’ll be glad to point you in the right direction.
I offer web hosting services for all websites I’ve built or redesigned. It’s an optional service but keeps me in the loop regarding maintenance.
WordPress sites receive routine software updates and backups at no extra charge.
No. While I can appreciate the benefits of those services, I do not provide any design, consulting, or maintenance for websites that use them.