You need a new website
You know what your business does, but not what the site should include, what it should cost, or where to begin.
Website Consultation
If you want a clear plan before you commit to a project, a focused consultation maps out what your site needs, and what it doesn't. Your first one is free, and you talk directly to me, the person who would do the work.
Who a consultation is for
If you own a small business or run an agency, in South Jersey, Philadelphia, or anywhere in the US, a consultation helps most in four situations.
Your current site needs a redesign
It's slow, dated, or hard to use on a phone, and you want to know whether to refresh it or rebuild it. My website redesign services page explains how I make that call.
Your project is stuck
A build stalled, a developer disappeared, or something broke and no one can say why. You want a straight answer about where things stand.
You're choosing a platform
WordPress, a static site, or an online store, and you want an opinion from someone who doesn't sell only one of them.
What a consultation covers
You want the most direct path from the site you have to the site you need. A consultation covers your current site, your goals, and that path. Depending on where you are, it usually includes:
- What the site has to do: bring in calls, take bookings, sell products, or explain your services.
- What's working on your current site, and what isn't.
- Which platform fits. WordPress is the right choice when a site needs dynamic content, logins, memberships, or a store. For brochure sites that don't need a database, a static site is faster, more secure, and has nothing to update. If you sell online, I'll talk through e-commerce website design on WooCommerce.
- Speed and accessibility. I can run your site through Google PageSpeed Insights and walk you through what the scores mean. My post on what a PageSpeed score means covers the basics.
- Hosting and upkeep: where the site lives, who keeps it updated, and what that should cost after launch.
- Search rankings, if you have them, and what it takes to keep them through a redesign.
What you leave with
If you need a deeper look, such as a second opinion on another developer's work or a full technical audit, my WordPress consulting page explains how that works. An audit ends with a written plan.
- A clear recommendation on what to build, what to fix, and what to leave alone.
- A plain answer on which platform fits your site, and why.
- An hours estimate, if you'd like me to do the work. Most small business sites take 10 to 40 hours, about $900 to $3,400 at my block rates.
- The freedom to take the plan anywhere. There's no obligation to hire me, and if your own team or another developer does the work, the advice still stands.
Website Consultation FAQ
Who will I be talking to?
Me. I'm a solo web designer and developer in Mount Laurel, NJ, and I've been building websites since 2012. There are no account managers and no handoffs.
Do I need to have a website already?
No. Many consultations are for businesses that don't have a site yet, or have one they plan to replace.
Is a consultation free?
Yes, your first consultation is free. If you want more time after that, or a written plan, I'll tell you how it's billed and how many hours it should take before anything is scheduled, so there are no surprises. My standard rates are on the rates page.
Do you work with agencies?
Yes. About half my work is white label for agencies. If you're weighing a project for a client, see white-label web design.
What if you're not the right fit for my project?
I'll tell you. Sometimes the honest answer is that you don't need me for this, and you'll hear that from me directly.
How to book
- Fill out the form on my contact page. Pick the option that fits best, such as New website or Redesign an existing website, and tell me a little about your site and what you want it to do.
- I'll personally read your message and get back to you within one business day.
- I'll set up a time that works for you. My hours are Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 6 PM.
You won't reach a sales team or a bot. Every message comes to me.
If you want a straight answer about your website, tell me about your business and what you want the site to do. I'll get back to you within one business day.
Spencer Taylor
Web designer & developer
Mount Laurel, New Jersey
- Call or text
- Email Spencer
- Mon–Fri, 10 AM – 6 PM
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