In order for your website to be live on the Internet it needs to be hosted somewhere. You need a domain name, and you need its DNS pointed to the domain. You also need an SSL certificate installed. Do you know how to do all of that? If you do, then unless you have a heavy site, you can just go get cheap hosting somewhere and do your own SSL and take care of business. Or I can do it for you for $20 a month. I offer a free website (limited time only, of course some terms and conditions apply) with one year paid hosting. Buy two years and get a 30% discount on the second year. Pay for three years or more and get a 50% discount on the third year and beyond. Offer good at time of purchase only.
The complimentary website setup included with hosting is designed to provide a clean, functional, and effective website.
It is not an open-ended design project.
Client input is welcome regarding general direction, existing branding, colors, content, and functionality. That input may be provided in writing or discussed by phone and will be reasonably incorporated. This setup does not include multiple design rounds, exploratory redesigns, or subjective iteration focused purely on look and feel. The priority is clarity, message, and function.
As long as the site meets professional standards, respects any existing materials provided, and functions properly, the setup is considered complete.
Additional revisions, design changes, or content updates beyond the initial setup fall under Support & Improvements and are billed at the standard support rate of $60 /hr.
Q: What is the lowest out of pocket amount I have to pay in order to get the free website?
A: $240. Pay for one year of hosting, get a free website. If you don’t already have a domain name (a dot com, or a dot almost anything) I can register a dot com for you and make it work for you for $25 per year. Everything else you would “need” such as an SSL, basic maintenance, backups, security is included.
To evaluate your setup I’ll need temporary WordPress admin access. That allows me to quickly determine whether your site is a good fit for the free site plan, or in the case of a new website from scratch, you’ll just need to communicate to me what it is you are doing and what you want to have happening on your website. I’ll let you know what kind of hosting makes the most sense for you, and also, whether or you can properly be served (most people can!) with the “free” website offer. I’ll tell you honestly whether fixing makes sense, rebuilding makes sense, or if neither does.
Hosting is billed in advance. Longer commitments are discounted and provide price protection against future increases outside my control.
Economy Hosting: Basic, Basic Plus
Premium Hosting: Ethel
I offer a free review of your existing setup. Reach out and I'll give you a straight answer about what makes sense for your situation, no obligation.
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