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Getting Started
do you really need a FULL website?
In this modern world of free social media sites, low-cost software/theme sites and everyone being “mobile, mobile, mobile!” focused, I can see why having a dedicated desktop website might be questionable. Yes, mobile is inching up as the majority – but there are still plenty of people sitting on laptops and desktops all day long. All of my sites are built with responsive design included, so you’ll be setup for both computers and phones/devices.
WEBSITES THAT SHOULD NEVER AUTOMATICALLY OVERLOOK DESKTOP WEBSITES: web shops and portfolios of any kind.
Additionally, while we’re living in a time where social media websites like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter exist, and are extremely beneficial, you should still want a hub of your own. People want to explore you more in-depth — especially industries of the musical, artistic or portfolio sort. Even if you just build a page for your content with your outgoing links, it’s better to have them all in one place, at your custom domain name.
What kind of website do i need?
I only build and work in WordPress powered websites or static websites.
WordPress will allow you to make updates whenever you want to. You’ll be setup with a user account and you can login and update content at your leisure. Static websites means you’ll have no login to update content yourself — I would have to update the code/content manually for you. If you don’t update your website often (less than 5 times per year, for example), a static website might be a better option for you.
Investing in a WordPress site you own outright might cost you less than paying for a website building/hosting service in the long run. Another advantage is customization: themes and packages might end up costing you more with add-on services on site builder websites like SquareSpace and WordPress.com vs having your own WordPress installation.
WordPress sites come in two different options.
WordPress.com (login to a website) – you sign up and login at wordpress.com to make edits. You pay a monthly fee with limitations unless you pay extra.
WordPress.org (install and own your website) – you download and install the CMS for free. You have to install it on a hosting account by yourself or with the help of a developer (hosting is paid monthly as well but you have full freedom to use it in any way you’d like and might be cheaper than a “full service” website like wordpress.com or squarespace). You are not limited at all with the open source software, but you’ll need web development skills (or hired help) to get you started.
working with me
your website should represent YOU.
There is only so much visibility, functionality and creative freedom that free social media sites have to offer. A post with a caption, a brief bio with a customized background or header image isn’t enough. Social media is good to keep people up-to-date and catching/keeping attention, but should only be a bridge between the user and your website. Interaction is important, so you can integrate social media directly into your website! This way the user isn’t completely disconnected and has the option to also be interactive with your brand.
Also, with a dedicated web developer at your disposal, your website can be curated and customized limitlessly to how you want it structured or styled. Please visit my webfolio to view some of the different types of websites I’ve built over the years.
S2UDIO WORK ETHIC:
I love developing websites and doing graphic design. I’ve been immersing myself in all of this as a hobby since the late 90s – this is my craft and my passion, and my work and clients are very important to me.
I want to assure any potential clients that my past and current clients typically turn into long-term clients.
I will listen to your ideas and project them into an organized, professional, functional, and easy-on-the-eyes kind of website. If you have any issues and emergency fixes, I can assure fast turnaround times.
I work around budgets. If you need to split up payments, or work around a strict budget, I’m flexible – so please don’t hesitate to reach out for pricing negotiations*.
If you have been serviced with a full website build or WordPress conversion service, I will give you free support for the lifetime of your website (custom work not included*).
* more S2UDIO service/payment info can be found here >