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Well,... it ranges because there's variables. The best thing to do would be to contact me so we can discuss what you're looking for. I can say that the terms are 50% up front and 50% due at completion. Visit the contact page to drop me a line.

Given that all content is furnished by the client up front a website can be completed with 5 days. Content is obviously key to meeting a quick turnaround. Some sites can drag on as long as a year, this is merely because of the slow process of receiving content from the client.

Yes, everything that goes into the site. All content is needed to complete the website. Some media may help me in moving along with the website... example: a client supplied a brochure with text and that was used to fully supply the entire website with text content.

EVERTHING that goes in your site... pictures, forms, contact info, and most importantly - text! Think of it as me building the house and you furnishing it. The best way to submit content is all the text written in a word document or email with the title being that of the page where the text resides. So if you have 5 pages of content then you would have 5 separate documents or emails. This keeps it structured nicely and allows for me to work very quick and efficiently.

It depends on which content you need help with. I can help with graphics and photography. So, if you're missing product shots or an employee shot I'll be happy to help with that. The content that I can't help out with is text content. If you're having problems with coming up with text I can sub-contract out a writer than can sit down with you and create text content.

Yes, upon your website consultation I'll find out whether to add in a self-editing feature to your website. These systems are known as CMS (content management systems). Some clients utilize this feature to save time and money in the long run... and it does!

Yes, aside from having the ability to make changes yourself, some clients would rather call me and have it done. For maintenance changes to a website I charge a reduced design rate.

There is a monthly hosting cost that ranges from $25-$50 that will keep your site and emails up and running. This charge can be paid monthly, quarterly, or yearly. Before getting your hosting account going there is a registration cost for your domain name - this is $10/ per name for 1 year.

Yes, Flash can add a nice graphic touch to any website and is widely used for photo galleries.

Of Course! Obviously starting from scratch is the easy way to go. Correct credentials are often needed to access the control panel to the domain registrar to make the appropriate changes to make "the switch".

I've written out some of the important details on this page here.

I've established great relationships with many different vendors all over the United States. Certain variables will determine who I use, for example: time constraints, quality, and cost. I keep 3-4 vendors as "my regulars" and get quotes. The printer with the best cost and best quality wins in my book!

First, contact me via my contact page and we'll schedule a meeting to talk about the various marketing options for your company... and that's how we get started.

No, I enjoy listening to people and helping them with their marketing problems.

Yes, retainer is the best way of getting a marketing and design firm at the rate of a low salary employee and without having to pay payroll taxes and benefits. Retainer clients get priority over the conventional client... which is one of the perks!