In order to make the design as close to your vision as
possible, please provide as much information as you can.
Although some information can be delivered when the design is actually
scheduled, some information needs to be submitted to give you an
accurate quote. Primarily what I will need from you is:
An Outline of the content
For an accurate quote a good, color copy of your logo
is essential, if you have one.
Perhaps you have a brochure with much of the
information you wish to include in your site, which you can send.
The outline should also include as much of the
following information as possible:
Text
Included expected number of pages (remember pages
refers to same content - not the number of screens to view one page),
including a brief description of the text for each page.
This should include contact information for you, as
well as for the site (address, phone numbers, email address, website
address, etc.)
I shall be glad to enhance the basic text with
keywords and embellishment, but as you know your area and/or business
best, the main text needs to come from you.
Logo
A color copy of your logo is preferred. The logo
generally determines the website's colors. This is so that when
finished you have an overall eye pleasing site. If no logo is
available, please advise if you would like one designed.
Specials Request
Special requests, such as designing a logo, slideshows
or flash, a particular style of navigation, etc. To give you an
accurate quote, these items should be mentioned beforehand to be
included. Before deciding to include these items, please be sure
you have read my comments on good website
design.
Style
Please visit several website that you find very
attractive and depict the style, mood or feel you wish to project.
Let me know why you like each site - the navigation, page layout, etc.
Also, please include several websites that you really do not like and
the reason why.
(URL's of 5 sites that you DO like and why you like
them. URL's of 3 sites you DO NOT like and why.) For a
complete list of suggested materials, please view this
document.
Type of Site
Personal, profession-based, or commercial, etc. - This
will help determine the aggressiveness of the metatags.
Photos
For the quote, I would like photo copies of the
pictures you wish to include in the site - actual copies of the photos
would be best, if you can arrange it. (Materials may be returned
upon completion of the quote, or when requested.) This will help
determine if the site will require any stock photography.
These maybe digital or actual photos to be scanned.
Note if you want the photos returned. I can also scan from
negatives and transparencies. Computer printed photos (on
regular printer paper) are not acceptable for the site, but are for
the quote.
Access
Please provide the URL to your current site if you
have one. I also need to know if your site is compatible with
FTP or FrontPage publishable. Once we finish the site, I will
need access codes to transfer the site to your domain.
When To Start?
How soon do you wish to your website design scheduled?
Do you have a set date that the site must be available by? Is
this a firm date, or are you flexible?
Will You Require Site Maintenance?
Do you have a website technician in-house, capable
yourself, or will you be requiring your designer to make updates to
the site for you?
The Quote
Once your outline materials are available and have
been sent to me, so I can actually determine exactly what your needs
are, I will gladly give you an estimate of the amount of time I expect
to spend on your website. I shall also include a basic idea of
what I have in mind for the new website.
Redesigning Your Existing Website
If you already have a website that you know will be to
revamp and/or enhanced for search engines, I shall be glad to use the
site as a basis for the quote, or you can take advantage of my free
website evaluation.
Simply advise if you are intending to change or add
new text, photos, flash, slideshows, etc. So I can give you the
best quote possible. Be sure to include your domain address.
Design Rate
My rate is $30.00 per hour. In order for
work to begin on your site, I require a 50% deposit, based on the
quote. As work progresses, if additional items are requested -
not included in the original quote - you will be advised that
additional charges may apply. Once the site is complete and
ready to be placed on the internet, the balance of your account will
come due. Upon full payment the site will be delivered to you on
a CD.
Mail here is very slow and unpredictable, especially
during the winter months. Please send your materials by UPS or
FEDEX. Regular ground route would be fine, or you can go 2 or 3
day, if you prefer. We do not qualify for next day air. I will
not be held responsible for lost or undelivered mail through the post
office.
Upon completion of the design, the site will be
metatagged with basic titles, description, and keyworded for search engines.
I shall require a link on the site to KMB WEB DESIGN as designer.
This can be a hidden link, as long as my credit is left in the
metatags. All my designs are copyrighted. If you wish
to copyright the site yourself, you may do so, for an additional
charge.
Please note that I do not provide any promotional type support.
The metatags, page titles and alt tags are only optimized in a very
basic form. For detailed site optimization, I will be glad to
provide with you various options from other companies.
If you wish to have me maintain the site for future
changes or support for you, please be sure to mention that during the
initial contact. Support is generally available during the design
process only. Once you take over the site, if you need support
to repair or update the site, there will be an
additional charge.
