Website Design (former)
Deliberate design creates a website that communicates clearly, engages your clients, and builds trust.
A website is a very important piece of your business infrastructure. It has the power to be everything from your 24/7 digital storefront to your first handshake with a potential client. A well built website builds credibility, increases your visibility, and allows clients to find the information they need. Beautiful branding makes your website memorable, unique, and irresistible.
But building {or rebuilding!} a website can be tough.
Do you have all the content you need? Does your website have a flow that leads visitors through? Is it sharable? Does it work well on mobile?
Does your blog lead readers to stay and read more posts? Is it set up to encourage and maximize sharing? Does your site support your marketing strategy and communicate to your audience effectively?
That’s my cue!
I absolutely love styling websites to communicate gorgeously with your audience. My mission is to create a beautiful & useful website that supports your business and reflects your brand.
Get an offer outline going. What’s included in a general sense, then put a CTA and put a button to the design questionnaire.
Whatever CTA I’ve got planned.
A strategic homepage is important for the success of your website. It’s the first impression for your website visitors and we’ll work together on a strategy that works for you.
Pages like your about page, work with me page, and contact page are all examples of content pages. Styling the information on your content pages is important for your visitors.
Your website will be ready for any and all your blogging needs. We’ll cover everything from the design needed to manage your posts to social share button integration.
Pages like your about page, work with me page, and contact page are all examples of content pages. Styling the information on your content pages is important for your visitors.
I will handle your theme + plugin installation, website configuration, and opt in integration.
I always provide custom tutorials walking you through the backend of your website, updating your content, and more. Your tutorials are uploaded online and they are available to you 24/7.
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Your website will be ready for any and all your blogging needs. We’ll cover everything from the design needed to manage your posts to social share button integration.
Each website comes with a customized coming soon page that works for you during your website’s development.
A strategic homepage is important for the success of your website. It’s the first impression for your website visitors and we’ll work together on a strategy that works for you.
Pages like your about page, work with me page, and contact page are all examples of content pages. Styling the information on your content pages is important for your visitors.
Your website will be ready for any and all your blogging needs. We’ll cover everything from the design needed to manage your posts to social share button integration.
Pages like your about page, work with me page, and contact page are all examples of content pages. Styling the information on your content pages is important for your visitors.
I will handle your theme + plugin installation, website configuration, and opt in integration.
I always provide custom tutorials walking you through the backend of your website, updating your content, and more. Your tutorials are uploaded online and they are available to you 24/7.
A strategic homepage is important for the success of your website. It’s the first impression for your website visitors and we’ll work together on a strategy that works for you.
Your website will be ready for any and all your blogging needs. We’ll cover everything from the design needed to manage your posts to social share button integration.
Each website comes with a customized coming soon page that works for you during your website’s development.
How long does a project take?
While I have an estimated turn around time for each website package I offer, each project has its own unique timeline. Some of the factors that can change the timeline of a project include preparation time, design complexity, number of revision rounds purchased, & how quickly we communicate on feedback & edits. No two website projects are the same and I have had websites that are ready within two weeks and some websites that take 6 months or more. That said, I know that ETA matters. Once we have chatted about the details of your website we will set a timeline + you will know exactly what we can do to fast track your project. While the timeline can vary, each website goes through several predictable stages:
Getting to know you!
We’ll begin by comparing notes over coffee, tea, or margaritas. You tell me about you, your business, your clients, and your goals for your website. We’ll talk through what branding, marketing, and web presence you currently have and where you want to go from there. Knowing you, your brand, + your clients is crucial for our creative process.
Line up the Ducks!
We’ll work through the website planning process to plan for your website. We’ll work on content, page structure, design preferences, image selection, and more. We’ll work systematically to make sure we have everything we need to move forward with the design phase of the project.
…the design begins!
With all the prep work is complete we are ready to get designing! We’ll schedule your design time and I will get to work making magic with your content, images, and branding. You can put your feet up and spend some quality time with Netflix, no need to be on-call.
Reveal + Refine!!
Like a good HGTV show, we’ll do a walkthrough of your website together. We will go page by page and talk through any design changes or any content changes. I’ll make the tweaks we talk about and double check every link, graphic, and form on your website.
Time for “Oohs” & “Aahs”!
Your fantastic and fabulous website is ready! Pour yourself a yummy drink and enjoy the waves you are making. Simple as that.
Are you in a hurry?
If you need your website rushed, let me know! We can work together on a plan of action so we can complete your website ASAP.
Here is a sampling of websites I have done, ranging from blogs to course sites. If you are interested in a closer look, drop me a line.
What website platforms do you work with?
I work with WordPress or Squarespace when building client websites. One of the first steps is deciding what platform is the best fit for you & your business.
Perhaps you already know which platform you prefer, but if not, I can help you determine which one will best meet your needs. We will discuss your long term plans, how you wish to manage your website, and what the pros and cons are of each platform.
How are we keeping in touch?
Communication is one of the most important parts of our process. We will utilize a couple different technologies to manage our files, stay in contact, and communicate throughout the process.
We will use Skype for video chat, a content management system to organize files + to-dos, and we can even chat on Slack to communicate in real time!
What kinds of projects can this cover?
I build websites for heart based entrepreneurs, many of whom also blog. I have worked with coaches, writers, lactation consultants, doulas, and CPAs. I have worked with clients who needed blogs and courses, as well as clients who needed intake processes and scheduling.
Generally I do not take WordPress projects with a large ecommerce component {such as a large online store} as coding takes me longer than it would take a WordPress Developer.
What do I need to bring?
Your branding. Any colors, typefaces, shapes, etc. that you normally use in your materials can be applied to your website to give you a cohesive brand. {if you don’t have set branding yet, consider the branding + website package}
Any extra design elements you want to use, images, illustrations, etc. If you don’t have any, we can work together to find some.
Commitment to the process. Website creation can be hard work!
**The more things you have collected for your website {page content, imagery, site structure ideas, goals, and branding, to name a few} the faster the process will be. If you don’t have these things, don’t worry. We will gather them together.
Here is a sampling of websites I have done, ranging from blogs to course sites. If you are interested in a closer look, drop me a line.
* this estimate is from the time I receive your completed workbook to launch. Please know the timeline can be longer if you need extra time to schedule our feedback session(s). ** this package is built on a template. A WordPress configuration is built on your choice of the layouts I offer. A Squarespace configuration is built on your choice of Squarespace template.
Every Website Designed by Rather Poetic Includes:
The Website Preparation Workbook to make prepping easy
Worry free theme + plugin installation, website configuration, and opt in integration.
A beautiful landing page that works for you during your website’s development
A Skype feedback session to make communicating your revisions a breeze
A custom Facebook share image + favicon so you can share your link with confidence
Custom screencasts walking you through customizing your website content.
Looking for extra rounds of revisions? What about social media graphics, newsletter images, or a mini site for your course? You got it. Just let me know when you are booking that you want to see the à la carte menu.
The Haiku
$1,299
A complete website for your business.
This package is built on WordPress or Squarespace.**
Includes:
pixel perfect styling 3-5 pages of your content + images
a custom contact form so clients can connect with you immediately
two week turnaround time**
…and more!
The Sonnet
$1,999
A complete website & blog for your business.
This package is built on WordPress or Squarespace.**
Includes:
pixel perfect styling 3-5 pages of your content + images
a custom homepage, based on your website goals
blog-ready including posts page, single post page, and comments styling
a custom contact form so clients can connect with you immediately
three week turnaround time*
…and more!
The Ballade
$3,499
A custom website & blog for your business.
This package is built on WordPress.
Includes:
a custom homepage + 2-3 custom pages templates based on your website goals
pixel perfect styling of your content + images on your 5-7 pages
custom blog set up including posts page, single post page, and comments styling
blog post styling of up to 5 posts of your content
two custom forms {usually used for your contact me page & a client intake form}
six week turnaround time*
…and more!
* this estimate is from the time I receive your completed workbook to launch. Please know the timeline can be longer if you need extra time to schedule our feedback session(s).
** this package is built on a template. A WordPress configuration is built on your choice of the layouts I offer. A Squarespace configuration is built on your choice of Squarespace template.
Every Website Designed by Rather Poetic Includes:
The Website Preparation Workbook to make prepping easy
Worry free theme + plugin installation, website configuration, and opt in integration.
A beautiful landing page that works for you during your website’s development
A Skype feedback session to make communicating your revisions a breeze
A custom Facebook share image + favicon so you can share your link with confidence
Custom screencasts walking you through customizing your website content.