Web Design & Development

    

I specialize in developing websites for small businesses and organizations.  My designs emphasize simplicity and usability. This translates to ease of use for your viewers and affordability for you. If it's a simple website or a full service website with original art work, photos, databases, or even a shopping cart I can deliver! Contact me today to discuss your project.

How much will my website cost?

The answer to this depends on many factors, including the size of the site, the complexity of the features you need, and the nature of the content you need to present. A small site with limited interactivity will cost less than a site requiring custom animation or custom programming. Sites that are larger or involve more complex solutions like e-commerce are considerably more expensive.  I'll be glad to give you a custom proposal tailored to your unique needs.

I work with you to develop a site plan and then present a quote. If you agree with the plan and the price, you pay half as a deposit and the other half when the site is finished. Significant additions to the original agreement will incur additional fees.

What is the difference between a “static” and a “dynamic” site?
A static site is one that is written in HTML only. Each page is a separate document and there is no database that it draws on. What this means functionally is that the only way to edit the site is to go into each page and edit the HTML - so you'd either have to do it yourself using a web page editor like FrontPage or pay me to go in and edit the site each time you wanted something changed.

A dynamic site is written using more complex code and can do a lot more. For instance, I can make an area where you can log in and change various parts of the site, such as adding information or products. This is because each page is constructed based on the information in a database, and the information in that database can be changed via another interface.

Dynamic sites can reduce ongoing maintenance costs if you don't want to change things yourself with a web page editor or with the HTML. They usually cost more to develop, as they require more complex coding and a content management utility needs to be developed to help you manage your website information.

Another benefit of dynamic sites is that they allow you to change only the content of the site and not the design, so you will not be able to accidentally break the visual style of the site. They have other benefits when sites start to get very large, as they make data management much more efficient and your site more expandable.

Many clients do a combination, having some dynamic areas such as a product catalog where they have to change information or pictures regularly, and leave other pages such as contact information as static pages.

 

  

Website Planning Worksheet

I have created this form to help me determine whether we would be a good fit to work together and to aid me in providing you with a quote for your project. It can also serve to help you organize your goals for your website. Each question helps me develop a better idea of how to meet your needs and create your vision. Please be as detailed and specific as possible.

Please keep in mind that I receive many requests to work on projects and I cannot accept them all. My decision to take your project depends on many factors, such as my availability and the fit of the project with my interests and expertise. I am happy to provide referrals if I cannot take your project.

Basic Information

  Name  
  Business  
  Location  
  email  
  phone  
  url/domain  
       
 

 

Visual

  
  What is the goal of the site? Who is the target audience?  
   
  Describe the site you envision. What qualities does it convey with its design?  
   
     
  What are a few sites that you really enjoy the look and feel of? Please describe what appeals to you about them, and/or what feelings they evoke that you wish to be associated with your brand.  
   
     
  Do you wish to use stock photography in your site? Do you have specific photos in mind?  
   
     
 

 

Technical

  
  What is your site plan? This is like a table of contents, or a list of all the pages or areas of your site.  
   
     
  If you need e-commerce, please describe how you wish this to function and any relevant technical details.  
   
     
  Please describe any other technical features that you need your site to have. For instance, a contact form, a forum, or a content management system.  
   
     
 

 

Logistical

  
  What is your timeline in completing this project? Please describe both your readiness to begin in terms of how much your content is organized and web-ready, as well as any deadlines for completion.  
   
     
  Do you have materials to integrate into the site?  (e.g. logo, brochure, photo)  
   
     
  What is your budget for this project?
Please be specific (minimum and maximum cost).		  
   
     
  Who will be responsible for maintaining and adding to the site? Would you like enVIZions! to do this?  
   
     
  Have you arranged a web hosting provider? (A web host is where the website resides physically.)  
   
     
  Any last comments?  
   

   

   
 

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