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Design
I create custom websites using the Squarespace platform that work FOR you. Websites are your digital home, you should be comfortable living in it and proud of how it looks.
Your website should meet the needs of your visitors while showing the world who you are. If your website isn’t functioning well, responsive on mobile or providing any conversions, it’s time to think about a new site.
Let’s break it down.
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Strategy
After we have a signed proposal and contract, we always begins with strategy. I’ll develop a sitemap and content outline that provide the base for design.
We’ll review content, imagery and brand assets. Then you’ll work on writing your content and supplying necessary assets.
Collaboration with a copywriter is available if you or your team are not comfortable writing or preparing your own copy.
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Design
Using your established branding, I will design each page according to our plan.
This phase is usually a two week process. You’ll receive a secure link to preview the site prior to launch. After approvals, I will work to connect domains and launch a site you’re proud of!
If you don’t have established branding, we may need to back it up to discover your brand prior to a website project.
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Training
It’s live. What now? Don’t worry, Squarespace sites are built to be easy to maintain.
At the time of launch, I provide a Zoom training with the person(s) of your choice to walk them through how to make simple edits to the site. I will even create video guides for you to reference for further support.
Don’t have the bandwidth for website editing? You can book me at an hourly rate for website updates.
FAQ
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Generally, anywhere between 3-6 weeks. Timelines are partly dependent on you. We’ll stick to our deadlines but can only do so as far as you also stick to providing feedback and input as required. Don’t worry though, it’s minimal and mostly on the front end of the projects when gathering information and establishing strategy. Then it’s just a matter of approvals.
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Custom Squarespace websites begin at $3000 Your custom proposal will be prepared based on an initial call where we identify your specific goals, needs, strategic plan and website complexity.
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Simplicity. The user experience for me, you and website visitors is very inuitive. I have found it to be the best tool for small to medium sized businesses who need to be able to have control over their website.
Design. It allows me to design high quality websites that reflect your brand. Not a one size fits all. Note, I do not begin designs with “templates” it’s a blank slate.
Longevity. There are no updates that suddenly break your site sending everyone into chaos.
Trust. The customer support with Squarespace is truly amazing. They work hard to listen to their customers and make improvements when needed and quick support.
If your site needs unique functionality that I don’t feel Squarespace can accommodate, we can explore custom design and using a developer to build from the ground-up.
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SEO & website design are absolutely connected in a technical & foundational sense. Your website is foundational to your online presence, but forms of marketing like social media, PR, SEO, etc need a specialized strategy & approach. Those are individual services I do not currently offer at this time.
I do however make sure that your website is as SEO-friendly as possible so if you choose to take it a step further and invest in an SEO expert, your website will already have some great things in place to support that!