web design

An internet presence is a true necessity to compete in today’s marketplace, but not just any website will do. You need a site that will stand out among the hundreds of other sites your customers have to choose from. A site that is easy to navigate, pleasant to look at, quick-loading and professional. A site that helps – not hinders – your business.

I specialize in creating just such a site for you. Each site is designed with the client in mind…there are no cookie-cutter methods or templates used. My sites are fast loading, cleanly designed and viewable on all current web browsers and current operating systems and most importantly, a site that no one else has. You are unique and your site should be as well!

If you are looking into having a website designed, you’ll find the design process outlined below to be helpful and informational. I guarantee open communication from the beginning to the end of any project I work on – no need to spend time worrying that you’ve not heard from me or wonder at what point I am in the process. Open and quick, friendly communication is the foundation of my business – your complete and continued satisfaction is my goal.

What’s this going to cost me?

Building a website is like purchasing a car. You don’t just call a dealership and ask how much a car is – you need to provide information. What make? What model? Do you want any extras?

Just as the price of a car can vary from the very cheap to the incredibly expensive, so to does the cost of a website vary based on what you need and what you’re looking for.

MY web design rates are $75/hr. However, I will create a custom package based on your website needs – this always ends up being a cheaper per hour rate.

Not every website is the same so not every quote is the same. The person selling luxury boats with 800 pages of content will obviously pay more than the person selling 5 different door knobs.

Design Process

Step One..
Fill out the project profile form – the more information you provide there, the more accurate your quote will be and the faster we can get started.

Step Two…
I will work with you to determine the end goals and establish a price for services desired.

Step Three…
Once a fee is agreed upon, you will need to read through my policies and fill out the contract (url will be emailed to you).

Step Four…
Upon receipt of a signed contract, the deposit of 50% of quoted fee will be due.

Step Five…
Once payment has been received, you will be required to provide all site content including (but not limited to) photos, graphics, products, contact information, opening page information…basically, all content that will appear in the site. You have 10 days to provide this information – if you’re going to need extra time, you must inform me as delays in this step have a domino effect and will cut into the next client’s design. All content can be emailed to me (photos, information, text, etc) unless you would like to send via postal mail.

Step Six…
I will contact you with a number of questions designed to help us understand your desires. Taking this information, I will create a “rough draft” layout and present it to you for approval. This is probably the most crucial part of the process as this layout will serve as the template for the remainder of your site and it is important that you are fully satisfied before we can move on. Any changes desired will be made at this time.

Step Seven…
Once I have an approval for the rough draft, I will create the remainder of the site, using the layout agreed upon.

Step Eight…
When the site is completed and final approval is given, the remaining 50% of quoted fee (along with any other incurred expenses) will be due before the site is uploaded and made “live.”

You are more than welcome to contact me during any stage of this process. Your satisfaction is my goal and trust me, no question is too silly or too small. I appreciate any and all feedback! Together, we will work to create the site of your dreams.