Website Creation

A professional website that is easy to understand—and truly yours

Whether you are starting a small business, promoting a professional service, sharing a creative project, or supporting a community organization, I can help you create a polished website without unnecessary complexity.

Your website will be designed around what visitors need to know: who you are, what you offer, and how to contact you. It will look good on computers, tablets, and phones and will be built using reliable, low-maintenance technology.

Let’s discuss your website

A practical website for your needs

You may not need an elaborate website with dozens of pages and complicated features. For many small businesses and independent professionals, a thoughtfully designed one-page website is an effective and affordable place to begin.

A typical website can include:

• A welcoming headline and main image
• An introduction to your business or organization
• A clear description of your services
• Testimonials or reasons to choose you
• Your service area and business hours
• Phone, email, and social-media links
• A contact form
• A custom domain such as yourbusiness.com
• Professional email such as you@yourbusiness.com

If your needs extend beyond a single page, we can discuss additional pages, photo galleries, frequently asked questions, appointment links, or other useful features.

Website packages

Starter Website

A straightforward, professional online presence using one of several established design styles.

Includes:

• One-page website
• Your choice of standard design style
• Main introduction, About, Services, and Contact sections
• Up to six services
• Phone and email links
• Mobile-friendly design
• Basic search and social-sharing information
• Preview before publication
• One revision round

You supply the finished wording, logo, and photographs. I will organize them into an attractive, easy-to-use website.

Starting at $400

Business Website

A more complete website designed to build confidence and generate customer inquiries.

Includes everything in the Starter Website, plus:

• Contact form with spam protection
• Connection to a custom domain
• Up to nine services
• Testimonials or a “Why Choose Us” section
• Business hours and service area
• Social-media and review links
• Customized colors
• Light editing and polishing of your wording
• Privacy notice
• Two revision rounds

Starting at $700

Business Plus Website

A more distinctive website for businesses that need help developing their message and presenting a stronger visual identity.

Includes everything in the Business Website, plus:

• A planning interview to develop your content
• More extensive visual customization
• Assistance selecting and preparing photographs
• A fuller business or owner story
• Frequently asked questions
• Credentials and additional trust-building information
• Enhanced service-area or map presentation
• Custom social-sharing image
• Three revision rounds
• A defined period of post-launch assistance

Starting at $1000

Final pricing depends on the content, features, and preparation required. Any third-party expenses—such as domain registration or professional email—will be explained and approved before work begins.

You own your website

Your website should not become dependent on the person who created it.

The completed website will be placed in accounts that you own, including its source files, hosting, domain, contact form, and professional email services when applicable. You can continue working with me, maintain it yourself, or hire another provider in the future.

At handoff, you will receive:

• All website source files
• Your original and prepared images
• Access to the website’s accounts
• Instructions for making common changes
• Instructions for publishing updates
• A backup copy of the completed site
• Information for a future website professional

If our working relationship ends after the initial project, your website will continue operating. You will not need my permission or access to my accounts to manage it.

A simple, guided process

1. Conversation

We begin with a discussion about your goals, customers, services, preferred style, and the action you want visitors to take.

2. Content collection

You provide your business details, photographs, logo, services, testimonials, and other available material. If you need help developing the wording, that can be included in the project.

3. Private preview

I create the website and provide a private preview for your review. You collect your requested changes into the revision round included with your package.

4. Review and testing

Before publication, I check the website on different screen sizes and test its links, contact information, forms, readability, accessibility, and basic search information.

5. Publication and handoff

The approved website is connected to your domain and published. I verify your account access, provide documentation and backups, and explain how the site can be updated in the future.

Designed to be comfortable for every visitor

Your website will emphasize:

• Clear, readable text
• Simple navigation
• Strong color contrast
• Large, easy-to-use buttons and links
• Logical organization
• Good performance on phones and tablets
• Respect for visitors’ privacy
• Minimal distractions and unnecessary animation

Accessibility, security, and mobile usability are included in every package—not sold as premium extras.

Optional services

Depending on your needs, I can also help with:

• Domain registration and connection
• Professional email setup
• Additional website pages
• Content writing and editing
• Photograph selection and preparation
• A simple logo or business wordmark
• Google Business Profile setup
• Website analytics
• Appointment or scheduling links
• Ongoing updates and maintenance

More complex features such as online stores, customer accounts, databases, and custom applications require a separate proposal.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to know anything about website technology?

No. I will guide you through the decisions and explain the important parts in ordinary language. You will not need to learn website development to participate in the project.

Do I need a domain name?

A custom domain is recommended for a business website, but you do not need to own one before we begin. I can help you select, register, and connect one. The domain will be registered in your name.

Can I use an existing domain?

Usually, yes. I will review its current registration and settings before making changes. Existing email and other services must be protected during the transition.

Can I have an address such as me@mybusiness.com?

Yes. I can help configure professional email through an established email provider. Email subscriptions are separate from the website project and remain in an account you own.

Who writes the website content?

You may supply finished wording, or I can help polish or develop it. The amount of writing assistance depends on the selected package and project scope.

Can I update the website later?

Yes. The website is designed so that its business information and page content can be updated without rebuilding everything from the beginning. You may ask me to make changes, make them yourself, or engage another provider.

Are there monthly website fees?

The website itself uses low-cost static hosting, which may be free for a modest business site. You will normally pay annual domain registration and any subscriptions you select for professional email, forms, analytics, or other services. These costs will be disclosed before setup.

Will my website appear first in Google?

No one can responsibly promise a particular search ranking. Your website will include sound technical basics that help search engines understand it. Search visibility also depends on competition, content, reputation, business listings, and other factors.

How long will the project take?

A basic website can often be completed within a few weeks after all required content has been received. Timing depends on the project’s complexity, content preparation, and how quickly feedback and approvals are provided.

Ready to create your place on the web?

Tell me a little about your business, organization, or project. We can discuss what you need, what you already have, and the simplest practical way to move forward.

Request a website consultation