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Here’s a collection of questions and answers I get asked regularly. I hope you find it useful.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Web Designer FAQ
Why hire a Freelance Web Designer?
Thinking about building a website but worried about agency costs? Freelance web designers can be a great alternative! Here’s why:
- Cost-Effective: Freelancers typically have lower overhead costs compared to agencies, which often translates to savings for you. This makes them a budget-friendly option for getting a professional website designed and developed.
- Direct Communication: With a freelancer, you have a direct line to the person working on your website. This means clear communication, faster turnaround times on questions, and a designer who is truly invested in understanding your vision.
- Tailored Expertise: Many freelance web designers specialise in a variety of web design and development skills. Whether you need a simple, informative brochure website or a full-blown e-commerce platform to sell your products online, a freelancer can create a solution that perfectly fits your needs.
In short, freelance web designers offer a personalised approach, cost-effective solution, and the expertise to bring your website vision to life without the increased cost.
How much does it cost to hire a Freelance Web Designer?
Understanding pricing is a natural part of the website creation process. Every freelance web designer has their own approach, and mine is to tailor my services to each project’s specific needs.
To give you the most accurate quote possible, I’ll ask you to send me a brief outline of your website requirements. This will help me determine if I’m a good fit and ensure I have the skills and experience to bring your vision to life. From here I can provide a quote and later down the line we can go through a discovery session to refine that to a set price.
I already have a developer, can you design the website for me?
Great news! I use industry-standard design tools like Sketch and Figma for the vast majority of my projects. This ensures smooth collaboration with any developer you choose. When it’s time to hand off the design for development, I can either hand it over or walk the developer through the designs to understand the project. And because I deliver assets in vector format, your website will look sharp and crisp on any device or screen size. This commitment to using modern tools and formats streamlines the development process and guarantees a high-quality final product.
What are the benefits of hiring a professional web designer?
Hiring a professional web designer ensures that your website is custom-tailored to your brand, user-friendly, and optimised for search engines. They bring expertise in design aesthetics, user experience (UX), and technical aspects, resulting in a high-quality website that stands out from competitors. This can lead to increased traffic, better engagement, and higher conversion rates.
How does a professional web designer improve user experience (UX)?
Professional web designers focus on creating intuitive navigation, clear calls to action (CTAs), and responsive designs that work well on all devices. They ensure the site is visually appealing and easy to use, which enhances the overall user experience and keeps visitors engaged longer.
Can a professional web designer help with SEO?
Yes, professional web designers incorporate SEO best practices from the ground up. They use design best practices, optimise images, and structure content effectively to improve your site’s visuals and usability. This can lead to more organic traffic and more leads.
What makes custom web design better than using templates?
Custom web design allows for a unique and personalised website that reflects your brand identity and meets your specific business needs. Unlike templates, which can be restrictive and generic, a custom design ensures that your website stands out and provides a tailored solution.
How does responsive design impact my website’s performance?
Responsive design ensures that your website adapts to different screen sizes and devices, providing a consistent user experience across desktops, tablets, and smartphones. This improves user engagement and satisfaction, and it also positively impacts your site’s SEO since search engines favor mobile-friendly sites
How can a professional web designer help with branding?
A professional web designer ensures that your website’s design elements, such as colour schemes, fonts, and imagery, align with your brand identity. They create a cohesive look and feel that reinforces your brand message and helps build brand recognition and trust. A lot of web designers are able to design and develop a new brand or revamp an existing one.
What are the advantages of having a scalable website?
A scalable website allows your business to grow without requiring a complete redesign. Professional web designers create flexible designs that can easily accommodate new features, content, and functionality as your business evolves. This ensures that your website remains relevant and effective over time.
How can professional web design help my business grow?
A well-designed, SEO-optimised, and secure website attracts more traffic, enhances user engagement, and improves conversion rates, leading to business growth. Learn all about me, and how I can help your business grow on at Blunt Notion.
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Web Developer FAQ
How much does it cost to hire a freelance developer?
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I already have a designer, can you develop the website for me?
Absolutely! If you’ve already partnered with a web designer and are looking for a developer to bring your website vision to life, I’m happy to collaborate. The only requirement I have is that the designer uses a modern design format for handover files, such as Sketch or Figma. These file formats allow for seamless collaboration and ensure a smooth transition from design to development. Feel free to get in touch, and we can discuss how I can work with your existing designer to create your dream website.
I already have a website, can you make some changes for me?
Generally speaking yes, but I’m not one for stepping on other peoples toes. An initial discussion to see where you see yourself going forward will help judge wether I’m suitable for the job.
Will my website be search engine friendly?
Of course! Building websites that are search engine friendly is a top priority. I stay up-to-date on the latest SEO best practices to ensure your website ranks well in search results, making it easier for potential customers to find you online.
Furthermore, I pay close attention to Google’s Core Web Vitals, which are all about website speed and user experience. This means using modern techniques like WebP/SVG images for faster loading times.
If we’re building your website on a CMS platform, I’ll also implement caching plugins to further optimise performance. In short,
I’m committed to creating websites that not only look great but also perform flawlessly, giving your visitors a positive user experience.
What are the benefits of hiring a professional web developer for SEO optimisation?
Professional developers are well-versed in SEO best practices, ensuring your site is structured, coded, and filled with relevant keywords to improve search engine rankings. This leads to increased visibility and traffic. Learn more about our SEO services.
How can professional web development improve user experience (UX)?
Professional developers design intuitive, user-friendly interfaces that enhance navigation and engagement. They use clear calls to action and uncluttered designs to guide visitors. Explore our approach to UX on the Web Design page.
What security measures do professional web developers implement?
Professionals use advanced security protocols, including secure coding, regular updates, and compliance with data protection laws. They also implement features like 2-factor authentication and use security plugins to keep the bad guys out of your website.
Can professional web developers help with mobile optimisation?
Yes, professional developers ensure your website is responsive and functions well on all devices, which is crucial for user experience and search engine rankings.
How do professional web developers ensure website performance?
They optimise images, leverage browser caching, and minimise HTTP requests to improve load speed. This enhances user experience and positively impacts search rankings. For a well versed developer that has many years of experience, this is second nature.
What is the advantage of a custom website over a template-based site?
Custom websites are tailored to your brand and business needs, offering unique functionalities and better scalability. Template-based sites are often limited in customisation and flexibility. For examples of my custom work, visit Blunt Notion.
How can a professional web developer assist with lead generation?
Professionals can integrate lead capture forms, CRM systems, and email marketing tools to streamline lead generation and management.
How can professional web development help my business grow?
A well-designed, SEO-optimised, and secure website attracts more traffic, enhances user engagement, and improves conversion rates, leading to business growth. Learn all about me, and how I can help your business grow on at Blunt Notion.
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WordPress FAQ
What makes WordPress different from other website builders?
WordPress offers more customisation options, a vast array of plugins, and better SEO capabilities compared to other website builders like Wix or Squarespace. It’s also open-source, giving you full control over your website. WordPress is a content management system, it’s whole purpose is to make your website content manageable
Is WordPress suitable for e-commerce websites?
Yes, WordPress is suitable for e-commerce websites, especially with plugins like WooCommerce that provide comprehensive e-commerce solutions. Doesn’t quite fit the bill for you? There are so many ways you can improve and expand on WooCommerce as a base platform.
Can I migrate my existing website to WordPress?
Absolutely. Professional web developers can assist with migrating your current website to WordPress without losing any data or search engine rankings. This is a great solution if you want to make your website more manageable while making some improvements quickly. With it’s scalability, you can then work on it progressively as your business scales.
How often does WordPress need to be updated?
WordPress, along with its themes and plugins, should be updated regularly to ensure security and performance. Regular updates help protect your site from vulnerabilities. With a hosting and maintenance package, it’s easy to pass this to a developer to save you time and prevent issues with updates which can occur.
Is WordPress good for SEO?
Yes, WordPress is excellent for SEO. It allows for easy optimisation of content, meta descriptions, and permalinks. Plugins like Yoast SEO and All in one SEO further enhance its SEO capabilities.
Can I customise the design of my WordPress site?
Yes, WordPress is highly customisable with numerous themes and plugins available. You can also hire a web designer to create a unique, custom theme tailored to your brand.
What kind of support is available for WordPress users?
WordPress has a large community of users and developers offering extensive support through forums, tutorials, and professional services. I offer just that, a professional, no hassle service and maintain your website for you.
Is WordPress secure?
WordPress is secure when put in the right hands, especially when regularly updated and enhanced with security plugins. Following best security practices can help keep your website safe from threats. If you have a professional WordPress developer on your side, the likelyhood of this becoming a problem is reduced substantially.
How does WordPress handle media content?
WordPress supports various multimedia formats, making it easy to add images, videos, and audio files to your site. It also offers tools to manage and optimise these files.
Can I use WordPress for a multi-language website?
Yes, with plugins like WPML and Polylang, you can create a multi-language website, making it accessible to a broader audience in their native language.
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Website Solutions FAQ
What is your payment process?
Once we’ve agreed on the project scope and pricing, I typically break the project down into two manageable payments to ensure a smooth workflow. The first 50% serves as an initial kick-off invoice, getting the project started on the right foot. The remaining 50% is then due once you’re website is complete and it’s ready to launch to the world! This two-stage payment structure provides peace of mind for both you and me, ensuring clear milestones throughout the design and development process.
How long will my website take to design and build?
The time it takes to complete your website will depend on its complexity. A typical brochure site, designed to showcase your information and services, can be completed reasonably quickly. However, for more intricate projects, like e-commerce websites, the timeline will increase depending on the size and features required. To give you a clearer idea of the different stages involved, The specific timeframe for your website will be discussed in more detail during our initial consultation. If your looking for a quicker turnaround, expect the cost to increase.
What do I need to get started?
Simply put, as much or as little as you want. You may be brand new, and have no brand, no content, no imagery. You may be an established brand which has these things prepared and ready.
To ensure a smooth and efficient start to your project, it’s helpful to have a few things in mind. While none of these are absolute deal-breakers, having them prepared can definitely streamline the process and reduce costs.
Branding
If you have existing brand guidelines, providing them upfront is fantastic! This will ensure your website design seamlessly aligns with your established brand identity. However, if you don’t have formal guidelines, no worries! Simply supplying your logo in SVG format will do the trick. We can also discuss working on your branding along with the website project.
Imagery
Do you have a library of photographs you’d like to use on your website? Great! If you don’t have existing images, we can explore sourcing them from high-quality stock image libraries like Shutterstock or Unsplash.
Content
Have you already planned out your website content, with sitemaps and corresponding documents outlining what goes on each page? Fantastic! This will give us a clear roadmap for building your website. If you haven’t gotten that far yet, no problem! We can work together on a rough content plan to determine the information you want on each page. We can then use placeholder text like “lorem ipsum” until you have your final content written.
By gathering these elements beforehand, we can hit the ground running and create a website that perfectly reflects your vision and brand.
Can I manage my own website once it’s finished?
Absolutely! I’m a big believer in the power of Content Management Systems (CMS) like WordPress. By building your website on a user-friendly CMS platform, you’ll be able to easily edit and update your website content yourself, without needing any coding knowledge. This gives you the flexibility to add new pages, edit blog posts, and keep your website content fresh. To ensure you feel confident managing your website, I’ll also provide a training session to walk you through the CMS and answer any questions you may have.
Can you host my website?
Absolutely! I can take care of your website hosting needs as well. I offer a variety of hosting and maintenance packages to suit different website sizes and requirements. The cost will depend on the specific features you need, including any necessary software licenses. Feel free to chat with me about your website hosting needs, and I’ll be happy to find the perfect solution for you.
Who I work with
Big or Small…
I’m Here To Help
It genuinely doesn’t matter if your a startup, a small business or an established company. A solution is available for everybody.
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Startup Websites
Startups just finding their feet in the business world and looking for somebody that understands. This is where I enter to create a long term relationship with you and your business.
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Small Business Websites
Small Businesses are a great sector to work with. You understand your business and what works best. Together we can build something bigger and better.
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Big Business Websites
Big business is a great challenge. Chances are you have a website already, but is it an extension of your business? Does it showcase who you are and what you do best? Maybe it’s time for a website redesign.
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Digital Agency White Label
Utilise freelancers to create your web designs? I work with agencies across the UK, extending their team, silently! You may have an in-house team and have an influx of work, or maybe you don’t and need a web design partner. Look no further.
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