what makes a great website?
Nicki’s philosophy is that a website should, and can, be as beautiful as it is functional. Your website should be easy to navigate, guide users down a path that aligns with your goals, and be easy for you to maintain and edit in the future. It should also be fully mobile-responsive, accessible, and compliant. With Nicki’s custom WordPress websites, you can achieve all of the above while presenting a unique, professional, and future-proof website to your users.
the website process
1
Discovery & Kickoff
Every project begins with a lot of questions, so Nicki can understand your audience, goals, and brand.
2
Sitemap & UX
Nailing down the pages your website needs and the best way for your users to navigate is of utmost importance to any project.
3
Design
Nicki takes all of the information she has learned about your brand, audience, and goals, and creates a flat proof of how your website will look.
4
Development
Once design is approved, Nicki creates a custom Wordpress site that is responsive, editable, and follows the flat design to a T.
5
Content & Testing
Nicki will train you how to use your new website, input content, and work with you to test the website on different browsers and devices.
6
Launch
Once your website is ready to go, Nicki will work with you and your chosen hosting provider to launch your website for the world to see.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a website project usually take?
Depending on the complexity and size of the website, as well as Nicki’s schedule, a website can take anywhere from two weeks to six months to complete. Nicki’s average website project takes about two months from initial kickoff to launch, but things like waiting on a client’s content and feedback can often extend the timeline.
If you have a specific launch date or timeline in mind, Nicki is happy to work with you to establish due dates along the way for both herself and you in order to get the project over the finish line.
How much does a website project cost?
Nicki typically takes in to account your scope of work and timeline, and estimates the number of hours needed to complete the work, allowing for a bit of extra time to accommodate feedback and changes. A typical website will cost anywhere from $1,500 – $10,000 depending on the number of templates, pages, and any custom development needs.
If you have a specific budget and are curious what Nicki can do for that amount, feel free to message her using the Contact form.
I like my current website's design, but find it hard to edit/maintain. Can you help?
Absolutely! Nicki has plenty of experience developing existing designs into more functional and flexible WordPress back-ends. She can take your existing design or concept and create an editable and more usable site for you to use in the future.
What should I do to prep for starting a website project?
Content is key! Having your written content, photos, and anything else you need on your website ready to go before the project even kicks off is the best way to ensure that your website project is smooth and efficient.
If you have more than a few people on your team working on the website or needing to give approvals, having a dedicated point of contact or project manager to drive the project also helps a lot. That person can be in charge of consolidating feedback and communicating with Nicki, and tends to make projects go much quicker.