Web Site Design

Do you have an Internet site?

If so, does your Web site convey the right message? Does it combine accurate information, beauty and usefulness?

These are the most important aspects of Web site architecture, and creating the best impression can make a difference when you publicize on the Internet.

Basic Web Site Design: The services I provide for a Basic Web Site Design include the following:

  • Help with initial server setup (if it’s a new site)
  • Up to 10 Web pages from a template
  • Installation of commercial scripts, plug-ins and widgets
  • Installation of Google Analytics for marketing, research
  • Assistance with writing and editing content
  • Photo galleries on specific pages
  • Minor image editing, cropping, sizing, if needed
  • Free scanning of your artwork, if needed
  • Video posting
  • Google, YouTube, Twitter and Facebook account assistance
  • Search Engine submission

(Prices are based on the client providing Web site content in computer files with standard formats. Creation of original text, images, multimedia, etc. must be quoted separately. Directories with many links quoted separately. Sites with many images quoted separately. Domain name registration and hosting costs are not included)

Budget

Price – The cost of a Basic Web Site Design is $500 ($50/hour labor rate; 10 hours labor expected). If the project exceeds the allotted time, the client will be informed and make a choice to continue on the hourly rate.

Billing – I submit a bill for 50 percent of the initial cost at project start; the remainder is due after design sign off.

Updates – Web site updates and/or training after launch (if needed) is $35/per hour.

Project Sequence

Initial Phone Meeting – Tell me about your business. I’ll ask you a number of questions that will help me understand your company’s past, present and your goals. Upon your acceptance of the proposal and an initial deposit, we’ll set project goal dates.

Domain Name Registration – I will assist in registering the domain name for your project, if not already registered. Your company is listed as the legal registrant for the domain. At this time, I will assist you secure Web hosting. I recommend using BlueHost.com.

Competitive Analysis – We’ll discuss other sites that service the same types of customers you do. We’ll see what works and what doesn’t for competing sites.

Keyword Identification – It’s important to know early on what the keywords are for the site. I’ll want to work your keywords into the Web page coding and the actual text content.

Site Structure – Because design follows form, we need to sketch out site structure. I’ll make a diagram showing how many pages will be created, their names and content needed, and then identify database structure and function.

Design – Next I will select a site interface (design) that reflects your company identity, message and navigation. Some materials will be needed from you at this point such as logos, content, graphics and so on. I’ll work with you – making revisions – until it meets the goals of your project. This component can vary significantly in complexity. I work closely with you to create a great looking, functional interface while keeping within the project budget.

Content Gathering – Content (text, images, video) comes from many sources: your existing brochures, newsletters, fliers, newspaper ad copy, radio spot copy and so on.

Programming – Programming adds a great deal to a site’s functionality. Commercial scripts and are used to make sure your site rises above the average. Sample scripts include contact forms, photo galleries, mailing list sign-up, custom forms and calculators, browser and plug-in detection and database integration.

Construction – At this stage, I’ll bring together all of your site’s elements – the site interface, the text copy and images to actually build your site.

Proofing / Acceptance – I publish your site so you and your staff can review the site and give me feedback. Once you approve the site, we move into maintenance.

Ongoing Maintenance – I’m here to support you and your Web site, if needed. Maintenance and training charges are $35/hour.

Warranty

I guarantee that the Web site will work as intended for up to one year with current versions of Internet Explorer, FireFox and Safari Web browsers or until they are replaced with newer versions, whichever comes first.

All Web pages and graphics developed belong to the client when the project is completed. Client provides text for the site.