Custom Web Design - Getting Started
About the Cost
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Because every web site is different the cost is determined by a variety of components. Important initial factors are:
Moonstone Skin Care - • How many pages will you need?
- • The availability of written copy
- • The quality of images to be used on the site.
- • Will there be ongoing maintenance or changes?
- • What are some Web sites you like and dislike?
Kinds of Web sites
It is possible to start small scale to get moving or jump right into an expansive site showcasing what you do best.
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Paradise Healing Center |
A basic 5 to 10 page site easily covers most small businesses and specialized professionals needs. Artists may also find they are able to show enough of their work in 10 pages. These sites tend to range form $500 to $750*.
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Nancy Cicchetti |
Extended Online Art Portfolio
Custom Web Site Galleries and offer the artist a unique platform to expose their art at all times anywhere in the world. This is priceless
One Page Web sites
Enough for a start
In today's business world it is necessary to have a web address for a professional impression. It's important to be able to answer "yes" when someone asks you if you have a Web site. A well designed Home page can be enough to get you started and can be expanded as your needs grow or change. If your funds are limited or if you are just starting your business this is a perfect way to jump-in.
Non Profit Organizations
Non-Profits are always given special attention and hold a special place in my work
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IN SPIRIT
is one of many nonprofits I have worked for in the last decade.
Adding Banners
A specific designed banner placed on the home page will create a feel for what the site content is about.
This provides consistency and assures the viewer that they are still navigating within in the same site as they move from page to page.
Slide Shows
The addition of a slide show can add viewing interest.View Slide Show Sample
Web site Revisions
Redesigning your Web site may not require much and a fresh new look can be a big improvement. Often sites just need a minor changes in content or new images added. Maybe things just look out-dated or you have discovered glitches in your navigation or page layout.
Sample of a Before and After Revision
Crosstown Reporting revised their 3 page site to 7 new pages with a personalized page header, improved navagation, Page layout, content & Color. Below: Home Page Before |
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Changes & Additions
Changes and addtions are made on an hourly basis or priced per page. Please contact me for more information.
What about Search Engine Ranking?
Understanding SEO. If you want efficient Search Engine results careful attention must first be applied to page structure and specific HYML tags. It is my promise to create an efficient and strong foundation and this alone is often enough to keep a Web site on Googles first page. The written content in your site is what the search engines are reading and it must be valid and specifically apply to what is found on your site.
At this time I do not do Web marketing and make no guarantee that any site will always maintain a first page ranking. I build a clean structure with all of the basic XTML requirements being met. This built-in foundation makes it easy for any future Marketing company to work with your site if you decide to invest in SEO expansion opportunities.
*Prices suggested here are "ballpark" I am open to work within any budget.
Hosting and Domain Registration are not included in quoted prices. If you are just getting started you can figure your hosting and domain to be less than $100 a year.
Contact me for more information explaining the various aspects of designing your Web site. It can all seem complicated but I can help you understand the works.