Informal information to help make the web design process easier.
Domain/Hosting
If you’re launching your first website, the place to start is with a domain name and web-hosting. You can buy a domain name through a variety of providers. (SEO & Choosing a Domain Name).
I highly recommend googling “web hosting” or “buy a domain” and researching different prices and packages. There are a few hosts that specialize in fast dedicated WordPress servers but please research prices. I personally use LiquidWeb hosting and Cloudflare for security, performance, and reliability.
I do not offer web hosting, I offer consulting or management of your web hosting account when necessary. A major web host generally offers better products at lower prices. Plus, most major web hosts allow you to grant your designer limited account access. You keep control of your website and domain, their work on the site is easier. Win win.
WordPress
I generally use the WordPress CMS to build small business websites. Download it for free, get support and visit the WordPress codex if you want to build your own website.
Original Content
To streamline the design process and get better SEO results I ask for as much of the following as possible:
A) communication
1) general business information, email, address, phone#
2) page titles & text
3) list of products and services
4) any branding, video/images, pdf’s
5) a general list of keywords
6) any links/login information or manager access to existing web hosting panels or social media locations.
If you already have a website but want to rebuild it, great! Your site’s been around for a while it has a small advantage when I start SEO …plus It probably has a lot of content I can easily re-use.
Social Media Management Access
As your designer & SEO specialist, I’ll need access to manage and optimize your business’s Google products, Facebook and other accounts too. It’s best for you to create these accounts then grant access, that way you own and control them!
Integrating your website with the most popular social networks is a very important aspect of internet marketing and website SEO. If you’re already on platforms like Facebook and X I will need links to your pages and manager access. If your business isn’t social yet don’t worry, it’s about to be.
Prices, Policy & Payments
Visit my policy page for the latest information.
Non-Disclosure for Clients
Link to non disclosure statement.
Tools I use
I use a variety of Google™ services when launching a website and social network.
- Analytics (GA4)
- Maps
- Search Console
Your having a Gmail account will ease the design and management process.
Stay informed
Here are some resources that may be handy.
- google web designer: https://webdesigner.withgoogle.com/
- web design wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_design
- w3 web design standards: https://www.w3.org/standards/
- google page speed insights: https://pagespeed.web.dev/
Stephen & Mom Boating
Stephen /Mom Boating @ Newpass. Pic By Mary