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Thursday, December 18, 2008
Monday, December 15, 2008
The Budget Conundrum
When I consult with a new client, one of the questions on my list is "What is your budget?" About 1 in 5 people actually answer this question, but it is a pretty important one.
I understand why people don't want to answer it - they are afraid that if they say $2000, I will sell them a $500 web site for $2000.
But I won't, promise. Knowing your budget will save us both a LOT of time. If your budget is not large enough for what you are asking for, then I can start the process by making recommendations of things to cut or do differently in order to get you a web site that you can afford. If I don't know up front that your budget is not big enough, then we may spend hours consulting about features that in the end just can't be implemented without a larger budget.
If your budget is larger than necessary, I will give you the real quote for what it would cost - no inflation. But I can also tell you some things we could add to your package if you like to boost web traffic and build your brand. These items would be entirely optional - I am not much of a salesperson - but might be items you did not think you could afford.
If you are adding a shopping cart to your web site, your budget becomes even more important, so that I can offer you several tiers in your price range. If you only have a few products and they won't change often, I can put together a shopping cart to add to your web design package for as little as $75. If you have a lot of products and you want to be able to add/edit/remove items yourself, I have a no-frills cart that is really affordable and has no monthly fees. If your budget allows, I will give you the above option, plus the option for a another cart that costs a little more but has more features.
Don't be afraid to share your budget - I am not going to rub my hands together and greedily mark up your quote to get your money. ;-) It just helps me give you the most web site you can afford, and I actually enjoy being able to tell someone I can give them what they need under budget. It makes me feel like Santa!
I understand why people don't want to answer it - they are afraid that if they say $2000, I will sell them a $500 web site for $2000.
But I won't, promise. Knowing your budget will save us both a LOT of time. If your budget is not large enough for what you are asking for, then I can start the process by making recommendations of things to cut or do differently in order to get you a web site that you can afford. If I don't know up front that your budget is not big enough, then we may spend hours consulting about features that in the end just can't be implemented without a larger budget.
If your budget is larger than necessary, I will give you the real quote for what it would cost - no inflation. But I can also tell you some things we could add to your package if you like to boost web traffic and build your brand. These items would be entirely optional - I am not much of a salesperson - but might be items you did not think you could afford.
If you are adding a shopping cart to your web site, your budget becomes even more important, so that I can offer you several tiers in your price range. If you only have a few products and they won't change often, I can put together a shopping cart to add to your web design package for as little as $75. If you have a lot of products and you want to be able to add/edit/remove items yourself, I have a no-frills cart that is really affordable and has no monthly fees. If your budget allows, I will give you the above option, plus the option for a another cart that costs a little more but has more features.
Don't be afraid to share your budget - I am not going to rub my hands together and greedily mark up your quote to get your money. ;-) It just helps me give you the most web site you can afford, and I actually enjoy being able to tell someone I can give them what they need under budget. It makes me feel like Santa!
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Services for Designers and Programmers, too!
Are you a graphic designer who wants to add web design to your offerings, but don't have the coding skills?
I can help! Create your design in Photoshop or Illustrator, maintain the layers, send me the fonts and the site specs, and I will build it for you! I can work directly with your client, or you can be the go-between, whichever you prefer. This can be a great way to build your portfolio, and allow you to offer a full package to your clients! I can even provide ecommerce solutions, customized blogs, Flash functionality, and more. Contact me to learn more!
Are you a web programmer who lacks a designer's eye?
I can help you, too! I can create a web design for you, send it to you in any format you prefer, and you can take it from there. I can work directly with your client on the design, or you can remain as the main point of contact. Contact me to learn more!
Need anything else?
I can provide web maintenance on existing sites, add new features, help with hosting or domain name issues, and more. Just let me know what you need!
I can help! Create your design in Photoshop or Illustrator, maintain the layers, send me the fonts and the site specs, and I will build it for you! I can work directly with your client, or you can be the go-between, whichever you prefer. This can be a great way to build your portfolio, and allow you to offer a full package to your clients! I can even provide ecommerce solutions, customized blogs, Flash functionality, and more. Contact me to learn more!
Are you a web programmer who lacks a designer's eye?
I can help you, too! I can create a web design for you, send it to you in any format you prefer, and you can take it from there. I can work directly with your client on the design, or you can remain as the main point of contact. Contact me to learn more!
Need anything else?
I can provide web maintenance on existing sites, add new features, help with hosting or domain name issues, and more. Just let me know what you need!
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