web design process

We arrange a consultation to establish your website goals and needs. This can be done over the phone or in person, we want to fully understand how you envision your dream site in terms of content and functions. We then define the scope of work and timeline we require a 50% non-refundable payment for booking.

Next comes the emphasis on gathering content. All content must be provided before we start our building and designing period. Content can be shared in word documents, previous websites, google doc links, website attachments, etc. The more organized the better! We do ask that any copy or text is provided in a typed and editable format. This may take longer than a week or even less than a week. In either case, there is a clear ending point of gathering content and a clean transition to the building + designing stage of the process.

During this stage of the process we essentially “go dark” and have minimal contact with the client. We are heads-down focused on creating the perfect combination of style and function unique to every client’s content and story. This takes one to two weeks before we are ready to review the site together.

We schedule a meeting to present your website in person or over a call. The website is password protected and will be about 75% – 99% complete as we walk through it together. We take notes and evaluate what revisions are needed to complete the project. Sometimes the client will take a few days to click through the site themselves. The revision time-frame is one week after feedback has been received.

Once final revisions have been made, the client will submit the remaining 50% payment. Upon receiving payment, the password is removed from the website and the site is officially launched!

One of the many reasons we use Squarespace is because it’s an extremely user-friendly platform and interface. This allows us to hand over your website to manage yourself, or if you prefer, we remain in charge of website admins and maintenance.

For Website Design Packages 50% of payment is due upon booking a project. This initial payment is non-refundable. The remaining 50% payment is required prior to the website launch. 

Please note that additional fees apply for web hosting with Squarespace. Payment information will need to be provided to Squarespace no later than two weeks after the build + design process begins. Find more information about Squarespace fees here.

Website upkeep and maintenance functions off of an hourly rate of $75 with a one-hour minimum. Invoices are sent at the end of each calendar month. The hourly rate is subject to change over time as business demand in the market evolves. 

Payments can be made via Venmo or check. Checks are to be payable to “Le Cle Studio” Venmo payments can be sent to @aubrey-dosmann

Please refer to the Le Cle Studio Terms and Conditions for further details.  By providing approval to commence your project and/or any payment made by you, you accept and agree to be bound by such Terms and Conditions.

All prices and payments are in US Dollars.