What types of websites do you design?

At 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.

Can I update my website myself after it’s built?

Your WordPress site is easily manageable by you, enabling you to update content seamlessly. If you opt out of my separate maintenance service, I provide a tailored Loom video tutorial guiding you through the WordPress interface, showing you how to handle updates and create new posts over time. Any redesigns requested after client approval and final delivery are handled as a separate service, giving you the flexibility to evolve your site at a later date while maintaining full control over your website.

Do you offer search engine optimization (SEO) services?

Yes, I offer comprehensive SEO services to boost your website’s visibility and performance on search engines. I implement keyword optimization and content enhancements to improve your rankings and attract the right audience. Using Google Site Kit, I monitor traffic and analytics to provide actionable insights, allowing you to refine your strategy. SEO services are optional, but if requested, I optimize your website from the start, delivering lightning-fast load times and visibility.

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.

Who provides the content for the website?

Typically, you provide the core content—such as text, images, and branding materials—to ensure the website reflects your unique vision. If needed, I can assist with content creation as part of a custom package. I guide you with a content checklist during our initial consultation to streamline the process.

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.

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.

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.

Can you redesign my existing website?

Yes, I provide website redesign services as an alternative to starting with a custom design or a curated template, perfect for revitalizing your existing online presence. I transform your current WordPress site with a fresh, modern design, enhanced user experience, and optimized functionality. Redesigns can be seamlessly bundled with my other services for a comprehensive solution.

Who are your typical clients?

My typical clients are professionals and small businesses seeking a standout online presence, including lawyers, doctors, creatives, and entrepreneurs. I cater to those who value tailored WordPress solutions, whether they need a custom-designed website, a template-based solution, or a refreshed existing website to showcase their services. From professionals requiring polished online platforms to e-commerce stores for entrepreneurs, I deliver websites that drive results.

What makes your services unique?

My services stand out due to my comprehensive, client-focused approach, delivering WordPress solutions tailored for each specific need. I provide a full suite of services — custom website design, template-based solutions, website redesigns, e-commerce stores, SEO optimization, DNS and migration, maintenance with hosting on my Plesk-managed servers, and SEO-optimization. By monitoring performance with Google Site Kit, I ensure your site achieves measurable success, setting your brand apart in a competitive digital landscape.

Do you provide ongoing maintenance after launch?

Yes, I offer a robust maintenance package which keeps your WordPress site secure, updated, and optimized after launch. This includes regular plugin and theme updates, security monitoring, backups, and performance enhancements. I monitor traffic and analytics using Google Site Kit to ensure your website drives results. If you opt out of maintenance, I can provide a Loom video tutorial guiding you through managing updates, plugins, and content, ensuring you maintain full control of your site’s performance and security.

How do you handle feedback and revisions?

I handle feedback and revisions with a transparent approach to ensure your WordPress site perfectly aligns with your vision. During the design process, I incorporate your input at key milestones — initial consultation, design drafts, and pre-launch reviews — making adjustments based on your feedback to refine layout, content, or functionality. I provide up to two rounds of revisions included in the project scope, with additional changes available as needed.

What if I don’t know what I want for my website?

I make it easy to create your perfect WordPress site, even if you’re unsure of what you want. I begin with an in-depth consultation to explore your goals, target audience, and brand identity. My starter templates serve as an excellent starting point to spark inspiration, while also offering the flexibility to combine features from multiple websites to craft a fully tailored solution.

Can you integrate my website with other tools?

Yes, I can seamlessly integrate your WordPress site with a variety of third-party tools to enhance functionality and streamline your operations. I can connect your site with email marketing tools (e.g., Mailchimp), payment gateways (e.g., Stripe, PayPal), booking systems (e.g., Calendly), and analytics tools (e.g., Google Site Kit) for traffic insights.

How do you measure the success of a website?

I measure a website’s success by aligning its performance with its specific purpose. I track key metrics such as traffic, user engagement, bounce rates, and conversion rates (e.g., form submissions, bookings, or sales). I also monitor SEO performance, including keyword rankings and organic search visibility, to ensure the website reaches the right audience. By analyzing these insights alongside your feedback, I ensure the website looks great and drives measurable results.

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!