Question 1

How much do you charge?

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Cost is one of the first questions I get asked.  Actual cost depends on many factors, such as the number of pages your site will have, if your site will require e-commerce, automations, booking function, marketing solutions, etc.

I offer my services by the hour or a flat fee.

The decision of whether to personally create your website or enlist someone else depends on your budget, time, and experience. If you have the time and a limited budget, taking on the task yourself can be a cost-effective and enriching experience. However, if your schedule is hectic, hiring an expert may be a more practical choice.

Contact me (https://effortlesswebdesigns.wixsite.com/effortlesswebdesigns/contact)to discuss your needs and I will do my best to keep my fees within your budget.

Please note: I will require a 50% deposit after an agreement is signed.

Question 2

What do I need to provide to get started?

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This will depend on the service you are interested in. However, please be prepared to provide me with the following:

• Logo files
Your logo will be used to implement your brand colors and fonts. If you do not have a logo, I can help design one for you or upgrade your existing logo.
 • Website copy
This is the written content for each page along with a list of pages that you want. This does not apply to a website redesign.
 • Professional or acceptable high-resolution photos
Photos of you/your brand/product that you want included.
 • Links of site examples that you like
Not required, but it is helpful for visual reference.
 • 50% deposit
This is due when both parties sign the Agreement

If you don't have any or all of these items, they're not required to get started. Image sourcing and logo design (https://effortlesswebdesigns.wixsite.com/effortlesswebdesigns/logo-designs)can be added onto your project at an additional cost.

For logo design, be prepared to provide me with the following:
 • Business name and tagline and/or slogan that must be included in the logo.
 • Desired color palette.
 • If you have logo examples that you like, please provide but it's not required.

Question 3

Is WiX the only platform that you can design my site on?

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My expertise is on the WiX platform and most of my clients prefer it. But, I do design on other platforms such as GoDaddy and Squarespace. The only platform that I do not work on is WordPress.
I will add that W(http://www.wix.com/)iX (http://www.wix.com/)is a fully customizable platform with various apps, tools and solutions to manage and grow your business such as:

• E-commerce
 • Bookings
 • Blogging
 • Membership Areas
 • Automations
 • Email Marketing
 • Analytics and reports
 • and more!

Plus WiX is easy to learn, self-manage and edit, so you won't need a professional every time you need to make a minor update. As part of my services, I will train you on basic editing. But, if you prefer not to self-manage, we can discuss hiring me on retainer.

Question 4

Will my new website integrate with my marketing, appointment and other software?

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Possibly.  Third party apps may or may not be compatible with the new hosting service. We would need to discuss what you use and confirm if it can be done.

Question 5

Do I have to pay a monthly fee in addition to your initial website fee?

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Absolutely not!

My service package includes a 2-3 week post launch support. For branding projects 1 week post design support.
 
However, once the post launched time period has passed, if you'd like me to maintain your website on a regular basis we can discuss this toward the end of your project.
 
Below are the associated costs and pricing.

Domain cost: 
Once your site is ready you are responsible for purchasing your domain address through a domain registrar (usually a fee per year) unless it's included in your hosting subscription plan. If you already have a domain, you can keep it with your current registrar. It is simply a matter of changing the nameservers with your registrar to point to your new hosting service.

WiX cost: 
Once your site is connected to your domain you will have to purchase your premium WiX plan also known as your hosting subscription. This is charged monthly, but discounted if paid annually. WiX will almost always offer a 50% discount for new websites built on their platform that I highly suggest that you take advantage of. Any other WiX or third party apps/features you may have on your website that require an upgrade may have monthly cost as well. You will need both a domain and host to make your site live and these fees are separate from mine.

The cost of a WiX premium plan depends on the your website requirements and its elements. These are the basic components of a WiX website that may affect the cost:

• Bandwidth
 • Storage space
 • Special features (i.e. booking, memberships. or e-commerce/online payments)
 • Forms
 • Marketing features

The current WiX host pricing is available here.(https://www.wix.com/upgrade/website)
Click here (https://www.godaddy.com/offers/pro/web-hosting?isc=ushosgon1&cdtl=c_19150350431.g_142839291814.k_kwd-331572914358.a_649310787488.d_c.ctv_g&bnb=b&gclid=Cj0KCQjwuLShBhC_ARIsAFod4fJn-uW1UVv9PDT_d2i4ZDP00tPanRPNYRFao9NB596ws1R325tV51IaAliuEALw_wcB)for GoDaddy host pricing.
For Squarespace, click here.(https://www.squarespace.com/pricing)

Question 6

What can I expect if we decide to work together?

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• Complimentary Discovery Call - After your inquiry form has been received, we will discuss to get a scope of your project needs, expectations, audience, number of pages and special functions required.
 • Website Design & Development - After a proposal is accepted and agreement signed by both parties and deposit paid, I will provide a rough draft of the site in about 2-4 weeks, but this timeline can vary depending on the size of the project, timeliness of content provided and communication response time.
 • Revisions & Launch - All of my clients have unlimited site revisions. I will work work with you until you are 100% satisfied with your website.

It's important to note that this is my side business and I do have a full-time job, so my availability and service times are usually after 5:30 pm during weekdays and most weekends. If for some reason my limited availability should affect progress on your website, I will communicate as such and work out an alternate timeline.
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Question 7

You previously designed my website. Can you still help with updates?

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If you're a former client and you need some changes done on your website that you can't do yourself, please complete this form (https://www.effortlesswebdesigns.com/website-update-request-form)and I will get back to you within 48 hours.

Question 8

What form of payments do you accept?

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I accept the following payment methods:

• Venmo*(https://venmo.com/pay/start/)
 • Zelle*(https://www.zellepay.com/how-it-works?gclid=Cj0KCQjw2v-gBhC1ARIsAOQdKY2Q1DvIhPiUbg5_3p-q62xYzaXHi8r3wH_iL7pi8BaHFxF7cr3WivMaAlnAEALw_wcB)
 • Cashapp (https://cash.app/help/us/en-us/6485-getting-started-with-cash-app)
 • Cashier's check
 • Cash

*preferred

If you would like to pay by credit card, Venmo allows payments by credit card but there is a 3% fee associated with that transaction.

Question 9

What other services do you provide?

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In addition to website and logo design, I offer brand design services such as flyers, brochures, and business cards. To keep my costs low and for quick turnaround, I lean towards using the graphic design platform, Canva. But for more custom designs, I work in the Adobe Creative Suite program for deliverables.

With my digital marketing background, I also provide social media account creation and management.

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