What’s Included with Your Website Design

One of the most frequently asked questions I get as a designer is “is this thing included in your quote?” so today I’m taking some time to lay out what I include with every website design and to talk about why it’s important to ask these types of qu…

Today I’m talking about what’s included with your website design when you work with Lemon and the Sea. One of the most frequently asked questions I get as a designer is “is this thing included in your quote?” so today I’m taking some time to lay out what I include with every website design and to talk about why it’s important to ask these types of questions when you choose a website designer.

Topics Discussed:

  • Why is it important to know what’s included when you work with a website designer

  • What I include for website strategy clients

    • Resizing images

    • SEO descriptions based on your keywords

    • Tutorial library

    • Custom tutorial videos

    • Post-launch support

    • Setting up Google analytics

    • Setting up Google search console

    • Testing before and after launch to make sure all links are working

    • Importing blog content

    • Mock-ups for design options

    • PDF guides to help you with SEO and launching

    • Connecting your domain and email address to Squarespace

    • Mobile design

    • Custom code to make your website more than just a template

    • Creating/tweaking small graphics

    • Creating a  mood board and color palette (if you don’t already have one)

    • Choosing fonts (if you don’t already have them)

    • Access to the plug-ins I have available (plug-ins I have not purchased already are extra)

    • Connecting to your email newsletter provider (but not setting up your newsletter)

    • Video or phone calls to discuss the design,  make changes in real time, and answer any other questions you may have

    • Outlines for page content so you can write your copy

  • What I include for website customization clients

    • Resizing images

    • Tutorial library

    • Custom tutorial videos

    • Post-launch support

    • Setting up Google analytics

    • Testing before and after launch to make sure all links are working

    • Mock-ups for design options

    • Mobile design

    • Custom code to make your website more than just a template

    • Creating/tweaking small graphics

    • Video or phone calls to discuss the design and make changes in real time

    • Suggestions for ways you can improve your current website design (that aren’t already on our to-do list)

  • Why I think it’s important to include these pieces in my design projects

Resources discussed:

One of the most frequently asked questions I get as a designer is “is this thing included in your quote?” so today I’m taking some time to lay out what I include with every website design and to talk about why it’s important to ask these types of qu…
Samantha Mabe

I strategically craft websites for the creative small business owner who is passionate about serving her clients and wants to be a part of the design process. I help her stand out as an expert, find more dream clients, increase visibility, and be in control of her website so that she can grow her business and spend more time doing what she loves.


http://www.lemonandthesea.com
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