Unique Websites for Small Businesses

Wix and Squarespace are affordable and user-friendly website builders. In contrast, a fully custom website created by a developer can be costly, often costing upwards of $5000+ and will require ongoing developer assistance. Using Wix or Squarespace allows you to make future changes to your website quickly, as needed, without worrying about outdated plugins or coding issues. Plus, both platforms offer plenty of support and step-by-step guides.

I specialise in both Wix and Squarespace. The choice of platform is up to you. There are a few differences between the website builders, and the cost of their Premium Plans vary. Wix offers a drag-and-drop builder, over 500 templates, an easy-to-navigate dashboard, and a free plan. Squarespace has better mobile site responsivity, multiple editor versions, more customisability, and better coding options already available. Check out this article for a complete comparison of pros and cons, ease of use, SEO, and pricing for each platform.

Yes, you could – Wix and Squarespace are very easy to use and great options for creating DIY websites. However, there is a bit of a learning curve, and it can be time-consuming to learn a new platform and take away time from other areas of your business. You’ll also be limited to their standard templates without any design or coding knowledge. As a Wix Partner and Squarespace Circle Member with years of experience, I can quickly design a professional website that stands out from your competitors, saves you time, and attracts your key customers.

Before we can start building your website, you'll need to do a little bit of homework, including the following tasks:

• Create a Pinterest Board with visual inspiration.

• Fill out our Website Design Questionnaire to establish your needs and preferred website design style.

• Provide your website content, including finalised copy for all pages and any imagery, photos, illustrations, videos, and icons you want to be included on the site.

If you have existing branding, please provide me with your brand guidelines, branding colour values, and logo files in EPS or SVG formats. Let me know if you don't have any of these, and we can discuss the best option moving forward.

My website design packages do not include the cost of Premium Plans or website and domain hosting. Before your website can be launched, you will need to purchase either a Wix or Squarespace subscription. Both platforms offer multiple plans, with costs starting from around $16 a month, depending on your chosen subscription. You will need to purchase a domain if you don't already own one. However, Wix and Squarespace include a free domain name for one year as part of their subscriptions.

Optional plugins may require an additional cost that varies between platforms. A plugin may be necessary to add features such as detailed forms or booking systems to your website.

A custom email address connected to your domain can be set up directly through Wix for an additional $5 USD per month or through G Suite, with prices ranging from $5 to $34 per month.

Additional costs may arise during the website design, including extra website pages, concepts, or design revision rounds. I also provide website maintenance plans with varying costs as part of my services. Please reach out for more information.