EXPECTATIONS:

There are a few things about the web that I would like to bring to your attention. Most people expect the web to produce sales right away. From experience, it is possible but it will not necessarily replace your current mode of doing business. It is important to understand that a web site is just a part of your marketing package and is a tool that can help direct your clientele closer to a sale. I recommend you continue to promote your business as you always have, but include your web site address on all advertising.

A FEW GOOD IDEAS:

• Keep your site simple. Notice this site is only six pages with twenty two images.

• Keep the text to the minimum necessary to convey your message.

• Don't overload your site with too many pictures. Keep in mind we are in an image driven business and the power of the image is everything on the web so try to choose your strongest images.

• Avoid flashy gimmicks that distract the viewer.

• Use a color scheme you like and that compliments your work.

• Think in terms of your site being a reflection of you. Text and images that make the viewer feel as if they have touched your life make their visit more personal. If the viewer is comfortable with you they are more likely to contact you.

INCLUDED WITH ALL SITES:

• Domain name registration for the first year. After that you will be billed $10.00 annually. I will bill you when your domain is about to expire so I can renew it for you, you will not have to worry or monitor your domain name.

• Hosting Fee is $8.00 per month billed in 6 month periods of $48.00.

• Host set up fee.

• 100 megabytes of high-speed server space. You will be billed $8.00 per month in six month billing periods. Note: Price subject to change.

• Your personal spam-protected e-mail address (you@yourname.com).

• Quick loading pages.

• High quality optimized images.

• Easy navigation.

• Graphics that reflect your work. These are the page logos I build which are actually jpg or gif images.

• Initial submission of your site to major search engines.

• Thumbnail Gallery (small pictures) that links to detailed larger picture pages if this format is what you want. It allows the viewer to quickly scan your pieces, then click on an image for a larger detail version.

WHAT YOU NEED TO PROVIDE:

• All text must be supplied electronically, either on a disk, CD, or by e-mail
  attachment in Microsoft Word Document format. Make sure all text has been edited to your approval. E-mail me if you wish to contact a professional editor. 

• While digital images (jpg) are preferred I can work with 8 X 10 prints or smaller, 35mm slides. Digital images (jpg) can be provided to me on CD or e-mailed to me as attachments.

PRICING:

The best way to establish pricing is to give you a quote based on our meeting and looking over your pictures and text. I would like to have a good idea of the number of images you will want included and the graphics I need to build with a vision of your expectations. These factors all come into play when trying to quote a price. I have two packages listed below. These are quite specific and you may choose one of these instead.

WEB SITE PACKAGES:

Essential Package: $500.00, 10 html pages, 17 images (includes 4 logos). To view an example of the Essential Site: CLICK HERE

• HOME page with custom graphic logo with one of your images. Hit counter and date the site is posted and updated.

• GALLERY page with six thumbnail images that link to individual product pages with a larger version of the thumbnail image and detail information. Custom made page logo.

• ARTIST page, which can include any text information you want. This page could include an artist's statement, resume or show schedule. Custom made page logo. One small image of your work (image of your choice from your thumbnail gallery).

• CONTACT page includes all the necessary information on how you can be
  contacted, an image of you, custom made page logo.

• Copyright information, spam-protected e-mail link on all pages.

Professional Package: $900.00, 18 html pages, 34 images (includes 5 logos). To view an example of the Professional Site: CLICK HERE

• HOME page with custom graphic logo with one of your images. Hit counter and date the site is posted.

• GALLERY page with twelve thumbnail images that link to individual product pages with a larger version of the thumbnail image and detail information. Custom made page logo.

• ARTIST page, which can include any text information you want. This page could include an artist's statement, resume or show schedule. Custom made page logo. One small image of your work (image of your choice from your thumbnail gallery).

• CONTACT page includes all the necessary information on how you can be
  contacted, an image of you, custom made page logo.

• STUDIO / GALLERY page, includes three images of your choice such as you working, pieces in progress, your booth, or interior Gallery pictures. A reasonable amount of text describing your studio or Gallery.

• ORDER FORM: This page is a printable order form that your customer can print, fill out and mail or FAX to you with payment. There will be links to this page on your thumbnail gallery page as well as all of the detail pages.

• Copyright information, spam-protected e-mail link on all pages.

NOTE: Maintenance and technical support are billed on an hourly basis at $35.00 per hour. Both packages can be added to (pictures and text) and billed at the hourly rate.

TERMS: Once we have agreed to a price 50% is due upon receiving all of your information. Payment can be made with a personal check, money order, or Visa / Mastercard.

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