Years of Experience

I have been building websites for over 20 years using a variety of platforms, tools, and interfaces. I have a strong ability to learn about your business and present that information clearly to prospective customers. I can build a web presence tailored to your business and provide the hosting services needed to support it.

A few things you should know…

My pricing for website development depends on your specific needs. Web development is not a fixed job with one standard formula. Content management systems such as WordPress, Joomla, Magento, and others require ongoing updates, adjustments, and compatibility review, which makes website development a variable service rather than a one-size-fits-all product.

Platforms such as WordPress can also involve additional third-party costs for plugins, themes, fonts, graphics, and related tools depending on the options you choose. These license fees are not included in my pricing and are your responsibility with your approval. You are welcome to choose the theme, plugin, or design components you want, but the time required to implement them can vary depending on the quality and complexity of the third-party work. In general, I do not recommend one-off or heavily custom templates because the modern browser and device landscape changes constantly, and those designs often become difficult to maintain.

That said, this is how my pricing works…

Depending on the size of your business, the type of web presence you want to create, and the level of my involvement, I offer the following packages.

Basic Build-Up — $250

This is a good package if you are just getting started and plan to handle most of the content work yourself. I take care of setting up your website, DNS, email, and related web hosting features, including SSL security (HTTPS). From there, I install and configure the content system and set up any themes or plugins you want to use. Theme and style consulting are also available. This package includes 5 hours of my time. Additional hours are billed at $125 per hour.

Business Card Website — $500

This package is best suited for small businesses that need a clean, simple web presence. It includes everything in the Basic Build-Up package, plus development of the core pages and features many small businesses need, such as a contact form, map, clickable phone number, introduction, services section, photo gallery tools, and an about page, depending on your needs. These sites are designed to serve as reference sites for customers who want to check your business online before taking action. This package includes 5 hours of my time. Additional hours are billed at $125 per hour.

Basic Business Website — $1,000

This package is designed for small to medium-sized businesses that want to attract new customers online. It includes everything above and adds development of features intended to generate more business, such as multiple service pages, product pages, shopping carts, mailing list tools, quote forms, or other custom forms. Any added services or components require your approval. This package includes 8 hours of my time. Additional hours are billed at $125 per hour.

Basic Business Website with Copy — $1,500

While I include minor writing and editing work with the packages above, I can also research your business and write page copy as needed. Depending on your industry and the information you provide about your products or services, I can create additional pages and written material to better promote your business. This is also where my SEO-related work typically begins, because I have more control over the written content and structure of the site. Optional services can include Google conversion tracking, photos of your business, or product photography as needed. This package includes 16 hours of my time. Additional hours are billed at $125 per hour.

Brick-and-Mortar Business Services — $2,500

This is my largest in-house website development package. Using your choice of theme, I research and build pages specific to your business, review your competition and their online tactics, and help establish internet relationships and visibility opportunities that can strengthen your web presence and bring more customers through your door. This package includes 24 hours of my time. Additional hours are billed at $125 per hour.

Large Projects Requiring Team-Based Professional Web Development — starting at $3,500

I have managed and supported web developers for over 20 years. As a result, I can coordinate larger projects using experienced third-party developers when needed. This package is designed for projects that require more than one person or specialized development resources. Final cost depends on the size and complexity of the project. This package includes 35 hours of my time. Additional hours are billed at $125 per hour. Third-party development and service fees are separate and are not included in the base package price.

Social Media Development

Social media can be a useful way to drive customers to your business and to let people know you are active and available. There are many platforms where businesses may benefit from establishing a presence, depending on where their customers spend time online.

Not every business needs a page or link on every social media platform in existence.

Depending on your project and available time, I can set up social media accounts, help you get started using them, and, if desired, assist with scheduled posts using your artwork or mine. Prices start at $100 and are billed at $100 per hour.

Backend Management

All web applications need to be updated regularly to reduce the risk of compromise. Platforms such as WordPress also require ongoing updates to themes, plugins, and other components, sometimes immediately when a bug or security issue is discovered. Because themes and plugins are created by third-party developers with varying skill levels, updates can sometimes cause crashes or compatibility problems. While I cannot control every mistake made by third-party developers, I can make adjustments and help keep your site running. Prices vary.

Frontend Management

I am available to manage your website on an ongoing basis, including site development, social media support, and SEO-related work. Prices vary.

Website Hosting Services

I prefer working on my own servers in my own datacenter, where I have full control over the server environment and related systems. Administrative access matters when real work needs to be done, and limited user-only access is often not enough. Prices vary depending on your needs.