I design simple, clean websites on WordPress for hospitality and service-oriented small businesses that are easy to navigate, self-managed, and search engine friendly. I work primarily in Cape May County, New Jersey, though I am happy to accept projects from all over the United States.
Design Packages
See FAQs for additional costs involved in website setup.
Simple
For sole proprietorships and tiny businesses with a limited budget who still prefer a professional web presence. Basic WordPress installation, pared-down theme with minimal graphic elements, single-level navigation. $500 to $950. Limited to Cape May County, NJ. Excludes accommodations.
Custom
For established businesses who want a serious web presence and marketing tool. Fully customized WordPress installation, custom website and graphic design, no restriction on navigation depth. $950 and up.
Full Service
For businesses who prefer to be “hands off.” Includes domain name registration, website hosting, fully customized WordPress installation, custom website and graphic design, no restriction on navigation depth. $1,150 and up. Hosting and domain name registration billed annually.
Interested? Please send me an email or contact me on Facebook.
Commercial photography for Cape May County businesses is available through Meacreations Photography.
Portfolio
In addition to the websites below, I also designed all of the websites in this portfolio.
South Dock Watersports Center & Marina in North Wildwood, New Jersey. www.southdocknj.com
Watercraft maintenance company in Cape May County. www.reconjets.com
Ocean City Marlin and Tuna Club. www.ocmtc.com
Cape May VIP, exclusive savings for the Cape May area. www.capemayvip.com
Tides Condominium Unit 506. A simple one-page layout for a vacation rental property in Cape May, NJ. tidescondominium.com
AMA Dancers & Co. dance, tumbling, drama, and music studio in Des Plaines, Illinois. www.amadancers.com
Bett's Boutique & B2 Contemporary. High-end women's fashion boutique in Highland Park, Illinois. www.bettsboutique.com
Jersey Marine. Yacht and Fishing Boat Sales in South Jersey. www.jerseymarine.net
Frequently Asked Questions
Beyond the design fee, what other costs are involved in setting up a website?
You’ll need to pay for website hosting, domain name registration, photography, third-party software, and fonts. If you need help maintaining your website once it is completed, I offer continuing service at an hourly rate.
Do you offer website hosting and continued maintenance?
Yes. Hosting is billed annually. Please contact me for details. Design work and maintenance are billed hourly.
Do you set up e-commerce websites?
No. If you want to add just one or two items (eg. a donation) through PayPal, that I can easily do.
Do you develop custom programs/flash applications for websites?
No. I do not program or develop custom flash applications.
Can you start working on my site right away? How can I make the process faster?
Once I agree to take on your project, we can begin to assemble materials right away, though the overall process will take several weeks. I try to work with one client at a time to ensure the best customer service. I usually spend between 10 and 30 hours designing a website. To help speed things up, have your materials ready before you approach any web designers, such as your logo, company colors, company fonts, content, photos, etc.
Someone offered to design my website for a lot less. Will you match their price?
When it comes to websites, you get what you pay for. I price my work relative to the number of hours I anticipate spending on your project. If $200 is all you want to spend on your website, then call the person who quoted you that price.
I want my website on the first page of Google. Can you do that?
I will never promise you that I can get you to the first page of Google – no one can promise that. I can promise that I will work to optimize your website so it performs well in search engines, and I’ve had great success over the past five years with improving the search engine placement for many prominent Cape May area businesses.
What payment types do you accept? Do you work in trade?
I accept cash, and personal or company checks. 50% of the quoted price is due up front; 50% due after the website is completed. I do not work in trade.
Since you design websites, you must also fix computers/design logos/troubleshoot email/teach people how to use Excel.
No.
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Some fine print
Calling and/or e-mailing me regarding a website does not establish a business relationship or agreement, nor does it guarantee that I will accept your design project. All proposals and price quotes will be given in writing via email. Requesting a price quote does not obligate you to enter into a design contract, nor does it establish one.
