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4. If I decide to engage your services, what happens next?
5. Final Outline - what are the payment terms?
6. Can I see previews of my project?
7. Can I still make changes?
8. How long does it take to complete a website?
9. How do I give you my information and materials?
10. What is included in your web design package?
11. Are updates included?
12. Can I update my website myself?
13. What about name registration and hosting accounts?
What are your fees?
Every project is unique. Initially, I can provide you with a list of my fees for commonly requested elements, to help
you decide the combination that will work best for you, and to project the cost. If you decide to proceed, we can
meet for a free consultation to develop a specific outline for your site. Once you agree on the final outline, I will give you a final cost proposal and contract.
Can you work on an already existing site?
I would have to look at it, but if your site is programmed in HTML, with minimal Flash, I should be able to help you.
Is the initial consultation free?
Yes. After reviewing my list of "design service fees", if you are interested in discussing your project further, the next step
would be for us to meet
— either by phone, email, or in person — for a free consultation.
If I decide to engage your services, what happens next?
The next step is to develop a specific outline for your project. I will prepare a preliminary draft proposal based on our initial meeting. After you review it, you may wish to make changes, until it represents the full scope of everything you need for your project. When you are ready to approve a final outline, I will submit it with the contract.
Final Outline - What are the payment terms?
When we have agreed on a final outline, I will submit it with a contract for the project.
Payment terms are: 33% deposit; 33% midway, balance due after project is completed, before uploading to final destination.
Can I see previews of my project?
Yes. As I develop your project, I will post previews of it on my website. You will be able to give me your feedback
throughout the various stages of design.
Can I still make changes?
Yes, you can always make changes at any stage. If they are substantial changes from the original contracted outline,
I will submit a revised contract for you to approve, and I may also ask for an additional deposit; otherwise the changes will be accounted for in the final bill.
NOTE: It is always best to project the full scope of a website before I begin working on it. If you think you may want to
expand the scope in the future, it's important to let me know BEFORE I BEGIN, so I can design a layout that can allow for possible future
expansion. (Otherwise it can be costly to have me go back and redo things.)
How long does it take to complete a website?
It depends on how big the project is, and how quickly you provide the materials to me. Generally, I can have the completed Project available for viewing on my preview site within 60 days of final reciept of all materials from you.
How do I give you my information and materials?
You can give me materials by email, snail-mail or in person. All materials, whether text, images, music or videos,
should be provided with minimal changes needed.
High-resolution digital files are best; if you don't have these, I can scan your printed photos.
For sound or movie clips, I can use already prepared files or create them from your CD or DVD.
What is included in your web design package?
The price includes an original design for the "look" - background, fonts and graphics for headings and links;
(note: if you already have a design concept in mind, I can use that for your project;) HTML, Java script,
style sheets; scanning, minimal retouching and web-optimization of images; meta tags and basic search-engine optimization; uploading files
to web host; submission to Google and Yahoo search engines; assistance with email set-up if needed.
I also include free simple updates / changes for 30 days after uploading to final destination.
Are updates included?
My design contract includes 30 days free service for simple updates, from the time the site is uploaded to its
final destination. After 30 days, you can contract with me to make future updates for you, either monthly or "as-needed".
Can I update my website myself?
I can design your website so that you can use software, (purchased separately by you) to make your own (simple) updates.
The software I recommend to my clients is Adobe Contribute.
What about name registration and hosting accounts?
You need to open separate accounts for both the website name registration and "hosting" the website files. If these are not already set up, I can refer you to reliable
companies for registration (about $10 / year) and hosting (less than $10 / month.)
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