Yes. Your website becomes the online representation of your business. With so much being done online it is vital for your business to show up there. If a consumer can not find any information about your business online, you risk losing credibility and trust in their minds and they’ll likely hesitate to buy from you.

A website isn’t only for getting more customers, it can also be a great tool for providing exceptional service to your current clients. A website can provide the valuable information that your customer is looking for such as: contact information, hours of operation, instruction manuals, warranty info., booking calendar.

Everybody is online. Your customer may not sit behind a computer all day but that doesn’t mean they don’t have a smartphone where they browse online.

Your business may be small but that doesn’t mean you don’t need to invest in marketing. Marketing costs money but is essential to growing your business. And a website is the best investment of your marketing dollars because it acts as a foundation to all your other marketing efforts. Also, a professional website can make your small business appear like a major player in your industry.

Your social media account can be a great way to engage with your clients, but you still need a website. You don’t own the content on social media, and it can be taken away without notice. You have very little control on who you reach with your content. And it can be difficult for your followers to find the information they’re looking for on a social media account.

My websites are built in either Wix or WordPress, depending on my client’s preference.Wix is a drag-and-drop website builder that is easy to use all-in-one platform that includes hosting and security, so you don’t need to worry about managing those aspects of your website. Wix is great for small, simple websites or online stores that don’t require advanced features or customization.

WordPress, on the other hand, is a content management system (CMS) that is highly customizable and flexible, making it suitable for a wide range of websites, including blogs, online stores, and even large enterprise websites. With WordPress, there is complete control over the website’s design and functionality through a vast library of plugins and themes that can extend the website’s capabilities. However, using WordPress requires more technical knowledge and effort, and hosting and security are not included.

In summary, if you’re looking for a straightforward, easy-to-use platform that takes care of hosting and security for you, and you don’t require advanced features or customization, we recommend Wix. However, if your business requires a website with more flexibility and customization options, and you’re willing to invest more time and effort into managing your website, WordPress is a better option. Check out our Website Maintenance package for our low cost monthly WordPress support.

Both Wix and WordPress have their strengths and weaknesses, and which one is better for your business depends on your specific needs and preferences.

Wix is a drag-and-drop website builder that is easy to use all-in-one platform that includes hosting and security, so you don’t need to worry about managing those aspects of your website. Wix is great for small, simple websites or online stores that don’t require advanced features or customization.

WordPress, on the other hand, is a content management system (CMS) that is highly customizable and flexible, making it suitable for a wide range of websites, including blogs, online stores, and even large enterprise websites. With WordPress, there is complete control over the website’s design and functionality through a vast library of plugins and themes that can extend the website’s capabilities. However, using WordPress requires more technical knowledge and effort, and hosting and security are not included.

In summary, if you’re looking for a straightforward, easy-to-use platform that takes care of hosting and security for you, and you don’t require advanced features or customization, we recommend Wix. However, if your business requires a website with more flexibility and customization options, and you’re willing to invest more time and effort into managing your website, WordPress is a better option. Check out our Website Maintenance package for our low cost monthly WordPress support.

Yes, I can provide hosting services to host your website. Web hosting is a service that allows your website to be accessible on the internet. When someone visits your website by typing your domain name in their browser, their computer connects to the server where your website is being hosted. It then retrieves all the files and information that make up your website and displays it on their computer.

All my WordPress websites I host are through Hostinger. 

Hostinger has a 99.9% Uptime Guarantee.

To get a website, you typically need:

1. A domain name: This is the address that people type into their browser to access your website. 

2. Website hosting: You’ll need a web hosting service to store your website files and make your site accessible on the Internet. 

3. Website builder or content management system (CMS): This is the platform that you’ll use to design, build, and manage your website. I use both WordPress & Wix. 

4. Website content: This includes the text, images, and other media that you want to include on your website.

5. Design and branding elements: This includes the visual design of your website, such as the layout, color scheme, and logo.

6. Optional: Depending on the type of website you want to create, you may need additional features or tools, such as an e-commerce platform for online shopping, a blog platform for content marketing, or an analytics tool to track website performance.

It’s important to carefully plan and research each of these elements to ensure that you create a website that effectively meets your goals and serves your audience.

All WordPress websites I host feature SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is a digital security tool that establishes an encrypted connection between a website and a browser. Its purpose is to offer a secure and safe method to transfer sensitive information such as login credentials, credit card details, and personal data. With SSL, you can be confident that your data is protected during transmission.

Yes, I include basic search engine optimization (SEO) in my web designs. Basic SEO involves optimizing the website’s content and structure to make it more attractive to search engines. This increases the website’s visibility and ranking in the search results. 

Optimizing meta tags, incorporating relevant keywords and phrases into content, creating a sitemap, and ensuring the website’s structure is search engine-friendly are some examples of basic SEO practices. Though it may not guarantee a top ranking on search engines, basic SEO can enhance a website’s visibility and make it more appealing to potential customers.

The cost of building a website can vary widely depending on several factors such as the size and complexity of your website, the level of customization you require, and the features and functionalities you need.

In general, a basic one-page website will cost you anywhere from $1,000 to $2,000. A website with up to 10 pages will cost you around $2,000-$5,000 depending on the features and functionalities such as e-commerce, user logins, and custom design. Larger websites, or those with more complex features can cost anywhere from $5,000 – $15,000 and require custom proposals.

It’s important to note that these are rough estimates, and the actual cost can vary based on specific project requirements. I recommend to get quotes from multiple web designers or developers so you can compare their services and prices to make an informed decision.