What types of websites do you design?

Val’s Websites, I design a wide range of WordPress sites, including business websites for professionals, e-commerce stores powered by WooCommerce, portfolio sites for creatives, and informational blogs for small businesses.

How long does it take to design a website?

The time to design a website varies based on its complexity, but I streamline the process to deliver efficiently without compromising quality. For a standard professional WordPress website, such as a business marketing website, the timeline typically spans 4–6 weeks, including consultation, design (custom or template-based), development, and testing. E-commerce sites or highly customized designs may take 6–10 weeks due to additional features like WooCommerce integration or bespoke layouts. Ongoing collaboration, prompt client feedback, and clear requirements help keep projects on track.

How much does a website cost?

Custom Website Design: $5,000–$10,000+
Starter Template: $2,000–$4,000
Website Redesign: $3,000–$7,000
E-Commerce Integration: $5,000–$12,000
Maintenance and Hosting: $50–$200/month
DNS and Migration: $500–$1,500
SEO Optimization: $1,000–$3,000 initial, $100–$500/month ongoing

What is your payment structure?

For most services, I typically require a 50% deposit upfront to start, with the remaining 50% due upon completion and launch. For larger projects, the payment is split into three parts: an initial deposit, midway milestone, and final delivery. Ongoing services, such as maintenance and hosting or monthly SEO, are billed monthly or quarterly based on your preference. All terms are finalized during our initial consultation to ensure transparency and alignment with your budget.

Do you provide custom designs or use templates?

I offer both custom designs and template-based solutions to suit your unique needs. For clients seeking a fully bespoke website, I create tailored WordPress designs from scratch, ensuring a one-of-a-kind online presence. Alternatively, I provide a selection of carefully curated, professional templates as a starting point, which I customize with your branding, content, and functionality for a faster, cost-effective launch.

Will my website be mobile-friendly?

Every website I create at Val’s Websites is fully mobile-friendly, designed to provide a seamless and engaging user experience across all devices, including smartphones, tablets, and desktops. Using responsive WordPress design techniques, I ensure your site adapts effortlessly to different screen sizes, maintaining stunning visuals, intuitive navigation, and fast load times.

What is the process for designing a website?

My process begins with a detailed consultation to understand your goals and vision, followed by selecting a custom design or starter template. Next, I develop the site with responsiveness, usability and aesthetics in mind. After your feedback and revisions, I test functionality and launch the site. If you opt out of my separate maintenance service, I can provide a Loom video tutorial to guide you through updating content.

How do you ensure my website is secure?

I prioritize your website’s security by implementing robust measures throughout the design and hosting process. I build your WordPress site with secure, up-to-date plugins and themes, and configure SSL certificates for encrypted connections. My Plesk-managed servers employ firewalls, regular backups, and malware scanning to protect your data. I also apply security best practices, such as strong passwords and user role restrictions.

What features can you include on my website?

I can incorporate a wide range of features to make your WordPress website both functional and engaging, tailored to your specific needs. These include responsive designs for seamless mobile and desktop experiences, e-commerce functionality with WooCommerce for online stores, contact forms, booking systems, and photo galleries. I also integrate blogs, social media feeds, and interactive elements like sliders or testimonials to boost engagement.

Do you handle website hosting and domain setup?

Yes, I provide reliable website hosting and seamless domain setup to ensure your site runs smoothly. I manage high-performance hosting on my Plesk-powered servers, optimized for WordPress to deliver fast load times and robust security. For domain setup, I handle DNS configuration and registration to get your site live with zero downtime. These services are provided in my maintenance package.

Can you help with branding or logo design?

I typically focus on delivering websites rather than offering branding or logo design directly. However, I can guide you in finding the right graphic designer, then seamlessly integrate these elements into your website.

How do we get started?

Visit my contact page at valswebsites.com/contact to explore a range of options. You can submit a general inquiry, request a consultation to discuss your goals, or place an order for a custom design, starter template, or redesign. I’ll follow up promptly to schedule a personalized consultation, where we’ll define your project scope and timeline. From there, I’ll get started on crafting your WordPress site. Head to the contact page now to begin!