
— Julie Benezet
Author, The Journey of Not Knowing
Specializing in creating beautiful websites that will transform your brand and grow your business.
Get a Quote Learn moreI design and develop stunning websites that are unique and easy to use. My code is validated and search engine optimized. WordPress sites are easily updatable and everything is beautifully responsive. Work is always delivered on time or ahead of schedule. Once your website is live, I also provide routine website maintenance and regular software updates.
Services Provided
My standard hourly rate is $100 per hour. Every website is different and costs will vary depending on the complexity of the site. Prices can range from $800 for a basic five-page static website to $3,000 for a large custom CMS. I'll also manage your new website if you don't want to do that by providing on-going website updates and maintenance for $35 per month.
Pricing
My clients are small businesses, individuals, authors, and nonprofits who need a website designed and built from scratch. I also work with design agencies and freelancers who already have a design but need it coded and developed into a fully functioning website. I develop projects dealing with WordPress, responsive design, and HTML / CSS websites.
About Me
I'm a freelance web designer and developer located in beautiful Ojai, California. I've been creating websites since 2009 and work mainly with small businesses, individuals and non-profits. Prior to becoming a professional web developer, I spent 16 years working in information technology management for a large southern California newspaper. I still maintain a rich skill set in data center management, online media and advertising, as well as web content design and development. When I'm not coding or learning something new, I enjoy vegetarian cooking, gardening, wildlife, camping, photography, and digital art.
Services and Skills
Beautiful, user-friendly websites and WordPress themes are designed from scratch with final designs available in Photoshop's PSD format.
I develop clean, well-tested code and always follow industry best practices. Code and images are fully optimized for faster response times.
If you want to avoid the headaches involved with maintaining a website, I will provide regular website maintenance for a low monthly fee.
My code is semantic, standards compliant, and supported in the latest browsers. CSS and JavaScript code is clean and minimized, using the least amount of code possible, making for smaller file sizes, easier updates, and faster response times. Images are always responsive, retina ready, and fully optimized for faster downloads. Completed websites are submitted to a variety of search engines and are setup to include Google Analytics traffic reporting and Google Console webmaster tools. Check out my digital resume for more details about my skills.
General Pricing
Every website is different, with its own unique features and functional requirements. The average price for a custom designed, interactive website is about $2,800. Don't hesitate to get in touch and I'll be happy to provide you with a free estimate for your new website.
If you want a hassle-free website, my Total Site Management package is your answer. For a low monthly fee of $35 for personal sites and $50 for businesses, I will perform regular backups, software updates, site malware scans, traffic reports, and database administration. I'll take care of your website so you don't have to and I will make sure your website continues to run smoothly, securely and worry free.
My hourly rate is $100 per hour. A basic five-page website will cost about $800. More complex website projects will include the initial design along with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, WordPress integration and responsive design for a unique layout. These more complex websites usually average around $2,800 excluding costs of domain names, hosting and any third-party software.
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Read some of my client testimonials, check out my most recent projects, and contact me for a free consultation and no obligation estimate!
— Julie Benezet
Author, The Journey of Not Knowing
— Gail Kearns
President, To Press & Beyond
— Sarah Dickey
Founder, Cool Creative Press
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