Since the launch of my companies’ new website about 8 weeks ago we’ve heard numerous positive responses. One of my fellows said the fact it’s so informative made it the best contractors’ website he had ever visited.

We are signing on a job just now with a client who had no previous exposure to our company except though the website. To me that is clear indication of a well-built website. Another client we had worked with years ago, rehired us after seeing our new site.

Apparently it is not enough to have a nice looking website but also one
that will appear close to the top of the list of similar sites when Googled. Ours is at the top of the list for “framing contractors in the Bay Area.” See for yourself. I am very happy with it.

Nick Ridge, El Cerrito
Nick Ridge Framing

Karen and Tod are, hands down, the best web designers in the world.

We struggled to find web designers who would truly capture our passion for our business and convey that message with our website. Karen met with us and after taking time to truly "talk with us," she wrote all our copy and Tod designed the most beautiful and informative website for our business.

The communication was always open and Karen looked at all our suggestions, comments and concerns with a professional attitude and eye. I appreciated that she didn't just put things on our web site to please us but made sure all points on the web site would be useful and user-friendly.

Did I mention they work with you for several months after your site launches to make sure you and your site visitors are happy? Well, they do!

Karen, it was truly a blessing to find you and thank you for helping Majestic Day Spa grow tremendously this past year.

Shonna Hall
Majestic Day Spa,
Oakland, CA

Web Design

We offer 3 complete website packages.

#1 Custom SEO Web Design
#2 Our Kick Start Package / Semi-Custom SEO Web Design
#3 Custom Web Design and SEO Copywriting Package

#1 Custom SEO Web Design Package

Ask for our custom design package when you want a site that is original. We can work in a variety of styles including clean and modern, corporate, high impact, whimsical, kid-themed and more. The custom package includes everything you need for an effective and --impressive--website.

Key Features:

• original design / clean and modern / corporate / high impact and upscale / whimical / for kids and parents/ and more
• optimization of site; bronze or gold standard search engine optimization available; we'll work with you to select the best keywords, assign keywords and weave those keywords into your final draft
• 2 hours consulting on the content to create an informative site that attracts clients to you & one hour of light editing

Other Features:

• one year of hosting; this is a courtsey to our clients; after a year clients pay @$70/year for hosting*
• domain name registration and consulting, if desired
• connect your newsletter and / or blog service
• contact form for contact page to minimize spam
• post video, audio, or pdf's if desired
• install a simple paypal store link so you can sell one to four products
• simple photo gallery if desired, location map if desired
• website traffic tracking: Set up Google Analytics (a free tool that provides good information on website visitors)
• updates: info on updating options including preparing site for Adobe Contribute (a popular, economical website updating option)
• complimentary copy of our eBook The Almost Everything Website Guide for Newbies and Non-Techies
  

(If there is something on this list you don't understand, we are happy to explain or you'll find it explained in our book.)

What We Need From You:

• We ask that you write your content and deliver it to us in one document--spell checked and edited. This is one way we keep the price low and maximize the optimization services.

Here’s the process step-by-step:

1. Discussion of content, keywords, layout, look, updates and search engine strategy (in person, or by phone and email)
2. Content ready or 80% complete
3. Review desired look of site and organization of content
4. Homepage design submitted to you
5. Fine tune design
6. Arrange domain name and hosting (if not already set-up)
7. Fine tune content and text, light editing
8. Launch site--some minor text changes continue for up to three months
9. Register with free search engines and premium search engines, if desired

Note about number of pages: Standard fees cover 12 complex pages (with many pictures, complicated text layout, etc.) or up to 40 text pages.

All custom websites include a three-month warranty and update contract.

Not included: Time spent sorting out incomplete or inaccessible domain names or hosting, and purchase of high end stock photos (if desired) are additional.

Go to our ***portfolio*** to see examples of our custom work. For those located in the San Francisco Bay Area, the initial meeting will usually take place in person. Subsequent meetings usually take place by phone. See the What to Expect page for more information about working with us.

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#2 Kick Start Package / Semi-Custom SEO Web Design

This package is for you if you a want a professional site quickly. Rather than "starting from scratch" on design, you select a basic design from among several
options we offer. The Kick Start package will work for you if your
requirements are straightforward and you are organized. You select a basic
design and provide your logo, colors and photos. We put it all together.
Once you've reviewed the homepage layout, we will "tweak" it once,
twice--based on your feedback.

The Kick Start Website is much more economical than custom design. We've kept the price low by simplifying the design process and having you select the photos. So to be clear. This package is identical to the Custom Website Package, except the design process is streamlined and you select or provide the photos.

Key Features:

• Clean, professional design using your colors, logo and photos
• Search Engine Optimization of site; bronze or gold standard search engine optimization available; we'll work with you to select the best keywords, assign keyword and explain how to weave them into your final copy
• 1-2 hour consulting on the content to create an information rich site that attracts clients to you & 1 hour light editing
  
  

Other Features:

• one year of hosting; this is a courtsey to our clients; after a year clients pay @$70/year for hosting*
• domain name registration and consulting, if desired
• connect your newsletter and / or blog service
• contact form for contact page to minimize spam
• post video, audio, or pdf's if desired
• install a simple paypal store link so you can sell one to four products
• simple photo gallery if desired, location map if desired
• website traffic tracking: Set up Google Analytics, (a free tool that provides good information on website visitors)
• updates: consulting on updating options including preparing site for Adobe Contribute (a popular, economical website updating option)
• complimentary copy of our eBook The Almost Everything Website Guide for Newbies and Non-Techies
  

(If there is something on this list you don't understand, we are happy to explain or you'll find it explained in our book.)

What We Need From You:

• We ask that you write your content and deliver it to us in one document--spell checked and edited. This is one way we keep the price low and maximize the optimization services.

• Photos are provided by you OR select the photos from an online service like iStock.com and send them to us (we tell you how.)

Sample Sites of the Kick Start / Semi-Custom Package

Here are some of the sites we've built with the Kick Start package over the years:

www.visual-harmony.net	www.trenacleland.com
www.tlcgardener.com	www.goalsinsight.com
www.lightstreamhome.com	www.gateviewpainting.com

#3 Custom Design and SEO Web Copywriting Package

The Custom Design and SEO Web Copywriting Package is the right choice for you if you want a professional to write and optimize your web marketing copy. You might be very busy running your business or you might prefer to have a marketing professional handle the marketing copy.

We will help you complete up to seven sections of web copy. Together we will decide what sections are needed to establish your expertise. We also provide key word research, assign keywords to pages and work them into your final copy. Please call to discuss–this package will be customized for your business, your needs and your goals. For example, if you have a first draft you will pay a lower rate.

This package also includes everything listed above in the Custom Web Design Package. You'll find web copy examples at the bottom of the web copy page.

Contact Tod or Karen at 510-527-9920 for more information. We'll ask you some questions about your website plans, marketing and business goals. With that information we can provide you a rough estimate. This free consultation takes about 15 minutes.

* One year of FREE hosting by Almost-Everything Communications for one year from the date your site launches. This offer applies to basic sites. Sites requiring secure e-commerce hosting or more then 100 megs of server storage or other special features will require an independent service that we will assist you in setting up. At the end of one year your hosting fees with us will be $6-7/month or $72/84). The account includes 5 email boxes and unlimited email forwarding.

** Domain name hosts: Your domain name will be registered in your name and will be free for two years. Domain administrator tools will be provided by a third-party domain registration service. Details for account access will be provided at the time of registration.

*** Up to two hours of free updates within 3 months after launch. We understand that once a site is live, you may view the site a little differently, not to mention that you may receive feedback from others. Our packages are structured to cover this "shake-down" period when you might want to make slight revisions to your marketing text. Updates do not include radical or significant design changes. Our design process is intended to cover all design changes before the site is launched.

Additionally, the technical functions of your site are guaranteed unconditionally for a period of one year from the launch date. This means that we will fix any flaws found in the site when viewed through one of the major browsers. Or if one of the major browsers goes through a change that breaks something on the site. We strive to make our sites compatible with all commonly used browsers, but cannot guarantee against all changes in the more obscure browsers. Major browsers include versions of Internet Explorer (which includes AOL), Mozilla (Firefox), Safari and Opera released within the last three years.

Contact Tod or Karen at 510-527-9920 or use the email contact form below to set up a time to talk.

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