Getting Started Resource Center
We are so excited to work with you on your site! We want every step of the process to go as smoothly as possible so below we have some resources to get this show on the road.
As always, if you need help, just email us and we will get right back to you
Watch the video below to get started!
Please Send / Work On
- SAMPLE WEBSITES and what you like about them
- Your LOGO and any other design files
- DOMAIN Log in Information (If you don’t have a domain yet Click here!)
- HOSTING Log in Information (If you don’t have hosting yet Click here!)
- Current Website Log in Information if applicable
- COLORS if you have any you would prefer (We are happy to help with color selection if not)
- IMAGES via Dropbox or image ideas if you don’t have your images yet (Need Images? Click Here!)
- CONTENT first for the homepage and then for interior pages. No rush, we can do a lot without content so please take your time and make sure your content is free of errors and ready for the site.
Please Don’t Send
- Multiple emails with little bits of content at a time. Please try to organize your information and send it all at once as much as possible.
- Incomplete, unedited, or incorrect content
We are happy to revise your content within reason but we do request that you carefuly review content before sending it over. Trust me, it will save us all time! - Images via Email
Unless it’s just a few, we request that you upload your images to dropbox and send them all at once
RESOURCES
In order to secure the domain and get hosting, we recommend SiteGround. They offer excellent WordPress support and security features for your site. To sign up, just click here to go right to the sign-up page. We recommend their basic package and that you purchase three years up front. You also get free email addresses if you want them. Once you set up the account please email us the log in details.
NEED IMAGES? TRY THESE SITES!
The backbone of a great site is great images. We recommend the sites below to find awesome, completely free to use photos. Some websites are harder to find free images for, in that case, we recommend checking out shutterstock.com.
Learn How to Use these sites in the Dropbox Video >
- Pixabay.com (Best Selection)
- Unsplash.com (Scenery & People)
- Foodiesfeed.com (Food photos)
DROPBOX
Dropbox is a great way to share and organize your files. If you don’t already have a dropbox the video above will teach you how to set one up, upload files from pixabay or unsplash, and send them to us! You can get started by clicking the link below.
WHAT’S NEXT?
You’ve sent us all the basics from above, now the magic happens! Below you will find the steps we will follow in the website design process.
No 01.
GETTING STARTED
Send any requested paperwork including contract and 50% deposit along with any other requsted information. The most important information we need to get started is your hosting and domain name log in information. If you have an existing site we can use our dev server and leave your site live.
No 03.
CONTENT
No 05.
LET’S TALK
We always keep in touch with regular progress reports as we work on your homepage mockup, interior page designs, & final touches.
Your feedback is essential during the design process to make sure we all stay on the same page.
No 07.
A LITTLE HAND HOLDING
Once your new site goes live we’ll send you an easy to follow tutorial to teach you how to log in and make updates!
Our seamless, front end builder makes it easy for most users to quickly and easily learn how to make edits and add new content to their sites.
No 09.
THE AFTERMATH
We want to hear from you after your project! We hope your new branding will help your business grow, increased your confidence, and make your job easier every day.
No 02.
THE FIRST LOOK
Once we have your log in info we will set up the site and begin working on your homepage mockup! This mockup will give you an idea of the design and style of the site but will be rough. we will use placeholder images and content to give you time to work on getting that to us.
No 04.
THE JOURNEY
A first rough version of your website is unveiled and any needed revisions and tweaks are made. We generally do 2-3 rounds of revisions to get your website refined and B-E-A-utiful! You can send revisions via word doc or google docs in a list format. Please note, we do not accept revisions via phone calls. All revisions must be written down in a format that we can copy paste from.
No 06.
THE GRAND ENTRANCE
Your final website is delivered! We will set you up with your log in information and you can learn to use your site using our video tutorial resource section. It is important that you either learn to manage and update your site yourself or set up some sort of maitanenece schedule with us to make sure your site remains up to date.
No 08.
WE’RE NOT GOING ANYWHERE
After your project is complete we are always here to help when you need us. We offer hourly support, maitanence packages, & further design or development services to all of our past clients.
Tutorials are available in our video library