What's Included?
A lot. My base design service includes everything outlined below, regardless of whether you choose a template or custom website.
Many features listed below are built into my VedaCMS web site manager, which is a full-featured content management system that will be included with your web site. If you don't want or need one of these features, it can simply be left off of your web site. If you still have questions, be sure to check out my Ordering FAQ.
Up to 10 Pages of Your Choice:
I'll set up to 10 pages for you. The pop-up calendar, secure form, member gallery and newsleter sign-up are not counted against page limit. Additional pages are $20/page.
Photo Gallery w/Multiple Album Capabilities:
You can create as many albums you need and upload as many photos as you want. There is no limit and everything is managed within your VedaCMS website manager.
Video Gallery:
Upload up to ten of your own videos (flv, mp4, ogg or webm formats only) or embed an unlimited number of videos hosted with a 3rd party provider such as Vimeo.
Availability Calendar:
Allows you to display current availability or upcoming travel plans to visitors. Multiple entries per day and ability to set them as viewable to members only.
Blog:
Keep visitors up to date with recent news or announcements. Choose from one of the built in blog templates or have it integrated seamlessly into your new site.
Mailing List:
Create up to 5 separate mailing lists and allow visitors to subscribe to them from your website.
Secure Booking or Contact Forms:
Web-based forms that are submitted securely over SSL. Service is provided from my FormSentry.com sister site. Includes tools to create or edit your forms.
Membership System (non-paid):
Set pages, photos, blog posts or calendar entries as viewable to members only. Manually add members or allow them to request access. NOT a paid member system.
Mobile Version of Website
Your website comes bundled with a mobile-friendly version that uses the same page content as your full site. Colors and menu are customizable.
Link Manager:
Easily add text or banner links to a dedicated links page and organize them into categories.
1 Standard Sized Advertising Banner:
A 468x60 pixel sized banner to match your site that you can easily upload and display on your site using the link manager.
1 Year Free Hosting and Domain Name Registration
New clients are welcome to host their site on my private server. First year of domain registration & hosting is free. See hosting page for subsequent year renewal prices.
Am I Right For You?
It's just as important to find a designer who is compatible with your needs...
Please take a moment to review this article from my Knowledge Base to see if I'm a good match for you.
Although I would love to have your business, it's far more important to me that you are 100% satisfied with your investment and I want to be sure I can provide that. I strive to be as up front as possible about what to expect when working with me so you can make an informed decision.
Design Fees
Template Website ..... $500
Semi-custom, prebuilt design layout that is ready for launch within a week. Includes all features outlined on this page except a fully custom design. Little or no wait period.
View templates.
| Availability: | 4 openings per month |
| Wait Period: | 0-1 week |
| First Mockup: | Ready in 3-4 days |
| Launch: | Typically 1 Week |
Custom Website ..... $1400
Fully custom website built from scratch that can use any layout or design elements you choose. Includes all features listed on this page,
| Availability: | 1-2 openings per month |
| Wait Period: | Varies. See availability. |
| First Mockup: | Ready in 2-3 weeks |
| Launch: | Typically 3-6 weeks |
Custom Rush Job ..... $2200
Immediate start date with your initial draft ready in one week instead of two. Due to the overtime required, I only take on a maximum of one rush job per month.
| Availability: | 1 opening per month |
| Wait Period: | No wait |
| First Mockup: | Ready in 1 week |
| Launch: | Typically 1-2 weeks |
Scheduling Deposit
A 50% deposit is required to confirm scheduling for a custom website. Template sites require the full amount up front.
Scheduling priority is given by payment date. Please see my Cancellation Policy for details on deposit refunds in the event of a project cancellation.
Add-On Options:
Design Credit Removal : $100
As outlined within my Terms of Service, a design credit link is required in the footer area of every website I design. Because this link is how I generate most of my new business, a surcharge of $100 is required to have it removed.
Portfolio Removal : $50
Like the design credit above, showcasing samples of my work is an essential part of how I generate new business. As outlined in my TOS, I reserve the right to display a screenshot in my portfolio of any designs I create. This can be waived by paying a $50 surcharge. Retired companions do not have to pay a fee for removal from my portfolio.
Additional Pages : $20
Fee for additional pages beyond those first 10 already included. Price listed is for each page
Extra Development: $50/hr
Any extra development that goes beyond the default features included within my design service. This fee also applies to advanced template customizations that aren't included with the base fee.
Website Reactivation : $150+
Base fee to reactivate a website that has been taken offline due to retirement, extended hiatus or hosting expiration. Includes three hours of my time to upload site files and reinstall VedaCMS. If hosting the site on my server, an additional $135 will be needed for 1 year of hosting services.
