Every website owner must have Web Hosting (storage space for a site) and a Domain Name/Web Address (www.site.co.nz). These two elements are essential for the proper functioning of any website. In essence, owning a website necessitates paying 'rent' for its presence on the internet.

Domain: Typically, you can expect a custom domain ending in .co.nz to cost $72 annually.

Squarespace Web Hosting: Current Squarespace pricing can be found here. A Squarespace Business plan includes a free custom email and is what I recommend to clients.

If you currently have your own Domain but not Hosting, then you would need to transfer your Domain - I can help you with this process.

1. Before we dive in, I’ll provide you with an estimated quote for your review. If you're happy, we'll get started!

2. Before the five-day clock starts, there are a few things you will need to provide. Please refer to the checklist below:

   • Your style/layout preferences, a link to a website you like - or leave it to me

   • Your existing or desired domain e.g., www.yoursite.co.nz (check availability here)

   • Your existing logo (or ideas if you do not have one)

   • A paragraph or bullet points about your business and ethos

   • 1 - 3 client/customer testimonials (or more)

   • Details or bullet points of services you offer

   • Your own images - or Ieave it to me

   • Gallery or portfolio images with descriptions (if applicable)

   • Your business contact information

   If you're not a confident writer, you’re welcome to provide bullet points of information about your business and I'll assist in crafting them into cohesive paragraphs.

3. The five-day clock begins! I can now create a draft of your proposed website and logo (if applicable). This will generally be done within three days of receiving your content. The faster you send everything through, the quicker you'll be up and running!

4. I will provide you with a password to access a functional preview of your website and logo to see exactly how it will look and feel. When you're happy with the way everything looks, I will send through your invoice.

5. Once the invoice is paid, it’s time to go live! I will publish your website and grant you administrative access. It is at this stage that we look at any print advertising you may need.

No. An invoice will be sent through once you have approved your design. During the creation of your website, you will be able to preview your site on any device at any time. Once payment is received, I will launch the website and transfer you administrative access.

While I don’t work with websites that have been developed by others, I can create you a new website and transfer all your existing text and images over along with your existing domain.

Yes. Your Squarespace Website Hosting Plan comes with one free custom email, e.g. info@yourdomain.co.nz. Just let me know whether you would like email forwarding (to any existing email) or Google Workspace.

Your website will include basic SEO (Search Engine Optimization). It's important to note that comprehensive SEO services can be expensive and involve various complexities. There are different tiers of SEO services available.

Many web developers who advertise SEO inclusion in their packages, particularly those priced under $1000, often provide only basic meta title/description optimization, which may not significantly impact search rankings. I offer to implement these basic optimizations at no additional cost to you.

Since my primary focus is on providing affordable website solutions, I do not offer extensive SEO services. Instead, I suggest leveraging social media platforms and Google Ads to promote your business effectively.

Alternatively, I can refer you to digital marketing experts who specialize in SEO or SEM (Search Engine Marketing) optimization. You may choose to hire their services after your website has been built to enhance its search engine visibility.

Please get in touch to discuss your ideas. I approach e-commerce/online store websites on a case-by-case basis.

Once your invoice payment has been cleared, I will grant you access to the Squarespace CMS (Content Management System) with administrative access, where you can log in and edit the content as needed. If you prefer not to handle the changes yourself, just send me an email with your website address along with detaios of what you would like to be updated, and I'll take care of it for you for a nominal one-off fee.