Website Design - Creativity and Strategy
In today’s digital world, having a website is essential. It serves as your online storefront, helping you attract customers, build credibility, and grow your brand.
Why do small businesses need a website?
24/7 Online Presence – Your website is always available, allowing potential customers to learn about your business, products, and services anytime.
Build Credibility & Trust – A professional website gives your business legitimacy, showing that you’re established and reliable.
Reach More Customers – Whether locally or globally, a website helps people find your business through search engines and social media.
Showcase Your Products & Services - Display your offerings, share testimonials, and highlight what makes your business unique.
Improve Customer Convenience – With features like contact forms, FAQs, and online booking, your website makes it easy for customers to connect with you.
Compete with Larger Businesses – A well-designed website levels the playing field, helping small businesses compete with bigger brands.
Whether it’s a brand new site —or you just need some help refreshing the look—together, we can create a plan to get your site looking great and help you to be found online.
Launch your new site in 6 weeks (or less)
Discovery & Planning
Submit deposit + sign the contract to begin
Do a backup of your current website as it is (if applicable)
Planning, Research, Discovery
Determine page layouts and overall design theme
Collect text and images for all pages (About, Contact, Services)
Design & Refine
Once the home page is approved, the remaining pages will be built
Provide copy for legal pages and any other remaining sections
Add product/service photography
Custom coding or CSS
Add-on services (Appointments, Courses, eCommerce)
Edit & update as needed
Launch & Training
Balance is due at this time
Optimize all images and add alt text if missing
Add Meta Descriptions and Headings
Research and add Keywords to SEO on all collection pages
Final Review and Spellchecking
Launch your new site and training
Ready to take the next step?
Complete a questionnaire to get a FREE quote on your Website Design.
Complete Website Design
Built with Squarespace (20% off your first year of hosting)
Responsive, mobile & optimized for function and page speed
Social Media Integration - if requested
Blog, Photo Gallery, Contact Form, Map
Standard SEO (Search Engine Optimization)
Training and transfer of ownership (upon full payment)
Mockup graphics for your website launch
Website Favicon
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• Domain and hosting
• Ecommerce (Shopify)
• Product or location photography
• Appointment / Booking calendar
• Course hosting options
• Custom CSS or coding
• Plug-ins for special features
• Branding and logo design
• Social Media account setup
Pen, Paper & Pixels is a Circle Gold ParterWhy You Should Work with a Circle Partner on Your Next Website
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Circle members are seasoned professionals with extensive experience on the Squarespace platform. They possess a deep understanding of its features, allowing them to craft bespoke designs and functional websites that align with your business objectives. Their proficiency ensures a seamless development process, enabling you to focus on other critical aspects of your business.
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Beyond basic design skills, Circle members stay abreast of the latest Squarespace updates and integrations. They have access to exclusive resources, such as advanced guides and training sessions, which empower them to incorporate cutting-edge features into your website.
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Collaborating with a Circle member can be financially advantageous. They often have access to special discounts on Squarespace services, which can be passed on to you. As a Gold Partner, I can offer you a 20% discount on the first year of your paid subscription.
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Circle members bring a wealth of creativity to the table. Their experience across diverse industries enables them to design unique, visually appealing websites that resonate with your target audience. They can tailor site functionalities to meet your specific needs, ensuring a user-friendly experience that stands out in the digital landscape.
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Circle members have access to educational resources, including weekly release notes, monthly newsletters, and a collaborative forum. This continuous flow of information ensures they are always informed about the latest Squarespace news and updates.
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Circle members receive priority status when contacting Squarespace Customer Support. This means that any issues arising during your website build can be addressed promptly, ensuring a smooth development process. Additionally, many Circle members offer comprehensive offboarding processes, training you to manage the site independently, and some provide ongoing maintenance services.
“Our business hired Sharon to complete the company’s website, and WOW! She nailed it! She kept in touch during the entire process, asked enough questions to understand what we needed/were looking for, and offered plenty of help for the post-launch period. We love how everything turned out and definitely recommend her work!!!”
- Olivia | JW Flooring, Inc.
Website Design Projects
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