#philosophy { My Philosophy
Websites represented here were born out of a co-creative relationship between the client and the designer...working together to present the "essence" of your art, projects, services or vision. Each site was designed to be as individual as you are. I have found over the years that working with artists, healers (whether for the body, mind or spirit) and visionaries has been an exciting challenge and enhanced my life immeasurably. I am honored to have been given the chance to visually support some of the finest people making a difference on the planet today.
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#design { The Design
I believe in clean, simple, elegant design. A website that is easy to navigate, logical and user-friendly. One that is unmistakablely aligned visually with its content.
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#work { How I work
The initial consultation time is filled with getting to know you and your company, your design likes and dislikes, the content and scope of your website needs, your marketing expectations, and securing a good domain name and hosting package. We discuss everything in great detail from "what's your favorite font, background color, texture?" to "what slideshow script do you like the best?" even "where do you want your menubar to be?" It's all about you getting what you want. Along the way it is common to familiarize you with the language of HTML, browser differences, digital imagery, and how to best submit content to me. I am happy to help with any level of computer tutoring needed so you'll get the most out of the process and your final website. Although I've been told I "eat HTML for breakfast, lunch, and dinner" you can bet I will make the process as painless as possible and one in which your concerns will be heard.
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#focus { Main Focus
My main focus is on design and functionality. I recommend that if you are going to depend on your site appearing on the first page of Google, that you also hire a SEO - search engine optimizer - who will work with you on your marketing expections and budget, and submit recommendations to me to apply to your pages for the best search results. SEO is a specialty field and requires someone who keeps up with all the ongoing changes in the industry.
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SageTurtle Design 2008 Fee Schedule |
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| Consultation | ||
| Project orientation, site architecture and initial design consult | $150 flat fee |
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| Ongoing consultations | $65/hr. |
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| Website Design | ||
| Custom Page Design/ Templates | $65/hr. |
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| Internal page design (unlimited pages, photos, links) - such as: Bio, Contact, Services, Photo Gallery, Links | $65/hr. |
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| Navigation system | $65/hr. |
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| Digital Imaging Services - scanning, retouching, color correction, sizing, optimizing | $65/hr. |
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| Advanced HTML, CSS, including CSS positioning, javascripts for rollovers, tree menus, navbars, slideshows, swap image, swap layer and more. | $65/hr |
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| Information Services | ||
| Digital Photography of your product | $50/hr + |
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| Research | $40/hr. |
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| Copy Writing | $40/hr. |
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| Account setup | ||
| Registration of Domain Name | $40/hr. |
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| Set up Hosting Account | $40/hr. |
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| Website Maintenance Services (billed at 15 minute increments) | ||
| Update text, images | $50/hr |
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| Add pages to existing design template | $50/hr |
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| Additional Services and Features | ||
| Flash Animation | call for estimate |
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| e-commerce | $65/hr |
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| blog, guest book, bulletin boards | $65/hr |
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| Keyword phrase research, submission to top search engines | $65/hr |
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| Banner ads | $65/hr |
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| Secure Log-in, Database, etc. | call for estimate |
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| Graphic Design | ||
| Logo Design - web quality resolution | $65/hr. |
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| Desktop Publishing | ||
| Flyers, Brochures, Business Card set up | call to discuss |
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| Systems Creation (organizing for efficiency) | ||
| Initial interview and business orientation meeting | $65/hr |
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| Design server, computer, email and project filing systems | $65/hr |
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| Implement above systems | $40/hr |
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| Set up physical filing systems | $40/hr |
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| Set up online banking and bill pay accounts | $40/hr |
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| Computer Tutoring | ||
Word, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Effective Googling, Keyword Research tips and training, Outlook Express, Scanning, FTP, program installs and general orientation to your computer. |
$50/hr |
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| Non-Profit Rates | ||
| Website design and maintenance for non-profit organizations | $40/hr |
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| Terms: All new website design projects require a 50% deposit (min. $500) before work can begin, with billing at $500 increments through the process of the project. Final payment due when the design is complete, pages are posted and website reviewed by the client. | ||
| Sue Winters SageTurtle Design www.sageturtledesign.com 928-282-6716 | ||