*pricing varies based on the project and time effort. I usually charge in the range of $35/hr
New Build
Static Websites
Most personal and small business websites provide content about who they are and what they do. Often with links to contact them and reviews. This is considered a static website. There are no moving parts with data. Static sites are simplier to setup and manage because of their simplicity.
Pros & Cons of website builders
Website building platforms are not all the same. Depending on your needs, you may want to choose one over another. I can give you a detailed breakdown of which platform would be a best fit based on your priorities. Choosing the right platform will save you time and frustration in the long run.
Hosting and Domain Names
There are many different hosting companies available. Website hosting options can become confusing when integrating different services. Deciding on what and how to host a website can be the difference between paying $100/mo and $15/mo.
Updates, Improvements, Rework
Content Updates
Need some new pictures, content sections, or pages on your website? Haven't changed anything in years because you don't want to break something. Having someone with a broad web development background make it easier to make changes with peace of mind.
Plugin Updates
WordPress websites need to be updated on a semi-frequent basis. Long outdated plugins can break features and become a vulnurability for hacking. Oftentimes updating plugins is simple and easy. Sometimes it requires a deeper knowledge about what systems are affected and how to recover if updates break.
Changing themes or structure
Many CMS platforms work off of a theme framework that sets defaults for the website. Changing themes can often mean having to make lots of little content adjustments to match the new theme. Websites that have major structural changes should also be thoroughly tested again to ensure that everything matches up well and is working correctly.
Website Testing
Website Audit
A detailed breakdown document on what bugs, UI/UX issues, or navigation issues you may have with your website. Testing across multiple browsers, screen sizes, and devices. If you have only viewed your website on 1 computer or phone then you might not know if it looks bad on other devices. Identifying potential pain points helps to avoid negative impressions on your business.
Performance Testing
How does your website function under a slower connection? What order does content load in to the page? Do background videos load in a acceptable timeframe? Performance testing identifies any issues with content and layout appearing on the page. Ensuring your customers have a smooth and enjoyable experience navigating content on your website even on slow or mobile connections speeds is important.
Accessibility Audit
Accessibility refers to the ability to navigate and use a website by persons with disabilities. ADA (American Disability Act) applies to online businesses as well as physical locations. There are various guidelines to adhering to ADA compliance when building a website. Websites available as public services or affiliated with city/government that are not accessible could be subject to legal issues down the road.
Other
Email Signatures
Custom built HTML email signatures. Signatures are the snippet at the bottom of emails that typically shows logo and contact information. They help to make business emails look more professional. Building email signatures using HTML ensures that the formatting is consistent across many different email clients and devices. It also allows for more customization with images, fonts, and effects. I test all of my email signatures across the most popular email clients to make sure that they always look good.
Email templates
Custom built HTML email templates. Templates are commonly used for marketing campaigns and newsletter type information. Building email templates using HTML ensures that the formatting is consistent across many different email clients and devices. I test all of my email templates across the most popular email clients to make sure that they always look good.
AWS Cloud Services
Amazon Web Services is a cloud service provider that offers many different solutions for web-based software and cloud computing related tasks. I have multiple certifications from AWS and use their services on my own projects. If you have AWS related issues or are interested in using their services, let me know.