Getting Started

Here's an overview of what I'll need and my process to help guide you along before we begin!

1) What I need to get started

Your Logo

PDF, EPS or high res JPEG or PNG if possible.

Hosting Credentials

Your hosting account login and/or Cpanel username and password.

WordPress Login

An administrator login to your current WordPress site. (if this is a redesign of a WordPress site)

Images & Pictures

Current and/or new images and pictures you’d like to use on the new site.

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Content

Page content and any updated verbiage/information for the site.

Style Guide

Brand style guide, colors or any specific design requirements.

These items can be uploaded to your basecamp project account or uploaded to your secure dropbox folder.

2) Basecamp

Basecamp is an awesome online platform for communication and project management. We’ll be using this to send messages, share files and track progress during the process. This will help prevent content and images being lost in long email threads. Everyone loves email threads…right?! (Don’t worry you can still use your email. The messages will post directly to basecamp!) Once your project is underway, you’ll receive an email to set up your basecamp profile and we’ll be off and running!

3) Dropbox

Dropbox is a great online image/file sharing platform. This isn't necessary for every project, but if you have more than 15-20 images for your website or if they’re too big to send through email or post on basecamp, we can use dropbox. We can also use this to share important logins and credentials instead of sending through email. I will set up a folder for the project and will share the folder with you via email. You can upload all images and files there.

4) Our Design Process

Designing a website, no matter how big or small, is an extensive process but it shouldn't feel overwhelming. I guide you through each stage with clarity, so you always know what to expect and where we’re headed.

Here’s how the 3 step process typically unfolds:

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1) Layout and Design

Every project starts with a strong foundation. I begin by mapping out your site structure (sitemap) to ensure everything is organized clearly. Once this is approved I'll design the home page and a sub page (or more upon request) to establish the overall look, feel, and direction.

2) Build & Develop

Once the design direction is approved, I bring the full website to life, building out all pages and integrating the necessary functionality. At this stage, I ensure everything is responsive and performs smoothly across devices and browsers, so your site feels seamless for every visitor.

3) Edits & Revisions

Once the site is ready for final review, you’ll be able to review each page and we can make detailed edits until the site is ready for launch. At this stage I'll ask you to review ALL pages to make sure all spelling, grammar, addresses and information are correct before going live.

5) Wrapping Up & GOING LIVE!

Once the site is ready to go live, all unnecessary plugins, pages, images and backend files will be removed. The new site will be backed up and saved locally, should it ever need restored. Once live, it may take between 24-48 hours for the new site to pull up on some devices. Your browser may need to be refreshed in order to see the new site and though most will see the new site fairly quickly after the launch.

Your website logins and all credentials will be sent to you via basecamp or secure email ensuring the security of your passwords. Though your logins and passwords will be saved by me locally, PLEASE SAVE ALL LOGINS FOR YOUR RECORDS AS WELL.Upon completion, you'll receive a link to my Moving Forward page where you'll receive tips and tricks on what to do with your new website and also information on our Maintenance/Security Plan which I highly recommend for all my clients.