How much support do you really need for your website?

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Feb. 29

It can be really hard to figure out what you need from a web designer, especially when you research all of the packages and offerings that different designers have. Some designers require professional photos and copy in order to complete full development of the website from start to finish. Some are willing to work with you on smaller tweaks that get the job done in a shorter time span with a smaller budget.

We believe that the right solution depends on your situation and goals, and while the best way to provide a specific recommendation would be talking this all through with you, the next best thing we can do is look at the scenarios we commonly see and tell you what we’d recommend based on each. Hopefully you can find yourself falling into one or two of the categories below to figure out how much support you really need for your website.

You have a small DIY or outdated site that needs refreshing
Your website isn’t necessary for your business to function, but you feel like your current site is hurting your credibility. You’re ready to give it a facelift but would like to keep it simple and uncomplicated.
Budget: Less than $1,000
Timeline: The sooner the better (a few weeks)
Support you need: Use a quality website template or hire a website designer for a day rate or intensive
Bonus support: Brand designer, copywriter, brand photographer, SEO specialist
Our service that would suit you: Day Rates
You don’t have a website yet and just need a few simple pages, but don’t want to DIY
You want a simple yet professional site for your business but don’t want to go the DIY route. You need minimal functionality and content so you don’t want a long timeline or hefty investment.
Budget: $1,000-$3,000
Timeline: The sooner the better (a few weeks)
Support you need: Website designer with day rate or small, short-term website project offerings
Bonus support: Brand designer (recommended), copywriter, brand photographer, SEO specialist
Our service that would suit you: Website in a Day
You’re just launching your business but want to invest in your website from the start
Your website is an important part of your business and will be integral to gaining customers or clients. You want to make sure your branding is consistent, the functionality is smooth and intuitive, and your authority is clear.
Budget: $3,000-$8,000
Timeline: A few weeks / months
Support you need: Website designer with multi-page package, brand designer, brand photographer
Bonus support: Copywriter, SEO
Our service that would suit you: Website in Four Weeks
You have a multi-page website but it’s dated and you are ready to take it to the next level
You’ve been in business for a few years and you need your website to better represent your brand today. You have functionality that you want to keep to some extent but you need to update the look and userflow.
Budget: $8,000+
Timeline: Multiple months
Support you need: Website designer with multi-page package, brand designer, brand photographer, copywriter
Bonus support: SEO specialist (recommended)
Our service that would suit you: Website in Four Weeks with add-on pages