Design Process

I will try and explain what happens before and during the design process for each website I design.

Interest Stage:

This is the period where I am contacted and asked to design a website. If you are local I will meet with you in person and ask questions to see what type of website you would like designed. If not, then I ask for a phone number to talk in person. During this stage I find out exactly what your vision is for your website. I usually quote a flat rate price for your website (or at least give an estimate at this time).

Agreement: (Usually second meeting)

After I find out what your needs and wants are for the website, then I quote a price. If you agree to my price then we meet again (If you live locally, otherwise we do this via phone and/or email). This is the time when we both agree to do business. Usually I ask for half up front and then the other half gets paid after the design is completed. I also ask for each client to sign an agreement. You will be supplied a receipt for your purchase and a copy of the signed agreement.

Design Stage:

Very soon after payment I start to design the website. First, I purchase your domain name, and then put you on a hosting plan (If necessary). After the domain name propagates (within 72 hours) I will start to design your website. During design you may or may not receive correspondence from me. This is imperative as questions arise so that we can be on the same page, as far as the design is concerned. Websites can take me several days, to several weeks to design (depending on your needs). Since I do rigorous keyword research and design a layout plan before I even touch the website, it's seldom I finish a website in a day or two. In most cases a website takes me 1 to 4 weeks. I will give you a time frame before we sign the agreement.

Approval Stage:

At this time, I am close to finishing your website. I will ask you to look over your website to recommend any changes that you prefer. In most cases I will ask you to heavily proofread the message and text. I usually give my point of view during changes so that at least two people can talk about a concept change. This is great for the website and works very well.

After this approval stage the website is completed.

Final Payment and Completion of Agreement:

I will collect the remainder of the balance. At final payment I will issue the final receipt. My work is completed at this point and the agreement has been fulfilled.

In Most Cases:

In most cases this is an easy process. I find out your needs before I design and quote a price. Then, I implement your wishes and ask you to view the website for changes. Usually within 1 - 4 weeks depending on your needs, and your website is completed. The simplicity of the process and the time frame is up to you.

Changes and Updates:

If you require changes or updating I can of course provide this service at a competitive hourly rate. I try to design a website in most cases so that you don't require constant changes. If you do, I usually can implement programs so that you can update certain parts of your website yourself. This saves you from the burden of having to pay to have your website maintained, and allows you to have areas that can showcase your current specials or features.