Custom Website Design
Built from scratch, around your business
Every business has its own personality and goals, and its website should too. I build every site from scratch, around what your business actually does, so it's one-of-a-kind - no need to worry that your website will blend in with every other site.
It Starts With a Conversation
The first thing I'll ask is simple: tell me about your business. An open mind will make it easier for you to be ready for plenty of questions - the more I understand about what you do and the clients you do it for, the better your site can reflect it.
Bring anything that helps paint the picture: sites you like, colors you love, photos, even a competitor's site. Or, just bring an idea. Either way, after we talk, I'll send you a written plan and a quote, so you know exactly what you're getting before anything starts.
Built to Sound Like You
The worry I hear most is, "What if the site doesn't show my business the way I want it to?" That's exactly why I put so much care into those early conversations. Once I truly understand your business's purpose, reflecting it on the page is the easy part.
Your site should sound like you, not like a brochure. You describe your business in your own words, and I shape them on the site to reflect your goals and the people you want to reach. Then, you can tell me what I got wrong until it's right. If you'd rather not write anything at all, I can even write the whole thing for you.
Real Photos, Never Stock
I don't use stock photography. It makes a site look like every other site, and visitors can tell it immediately. Send me as many real photos as you can, and I will integrate them where they fit best.
No usable photos yet? That's okay. I'll find other ways to keep your site visual, including original illustrations made just for you.
Domain and Hosting, Handled
If you don't have a domain name yet, we'll register one together, in your name, step by step. I handle the hosting as part of a maintenance plan, so the technical side never lands on your desk - or, if you'd rather host it yourself, I'll hand everything over with a full explanation and breakdown.
How Long It Takes
A Starter or Starter+ site usually takes around two months. A Business site can take anywhere from one to six months, depending on how much it includes. Either way, you'll have a timeline in writing before you commit to anything.
Packages and Pricing
There are three packages to start from - Starter, Starter+, and Business - beginning at $500. Every site is quoted individually, and your quote is a fixed price for the work we agree on.
Exactly what each package includes, from page counts to revisions and payment terms, is laid out on the pricing page.
