Looking for a local Marin based website designer?
The benefit of working with a local website designer is that you can meet in person if needed, and a local website designer will understand the culture around your business. They also will be invested in the success of you, as are part of their community.
Selecting the web designer that is right for you will entail looking at portfolios, reading content to see if you feel their tone of voice fits what you are looking for, and finally, reaching out for a conversation.
We provide services for the local San Francisco Bay Area including Marin County, San Francisco, the East Bay, and the South Bay regions. We understand the uniqueness of owning a business in this area, the the challenge of balancing cost with high-end design.
You can reach out to call Wendy directly at 415-300-7962, or use the button below to schedule a consultation.
What to ask in the consultation call
Most web designers offer a free consultation so that you can get to know each other, and see if conversation flows easily. Having matching communication styles is an important consideration. A web designer will typically not be able to give you a quote in that first call, as websites are complex, and prices range vastly depending upon what features and functionality you need. It is rare to get a high-performing website for under $5000 in Marin. Here are a few questions to ask:
- Can you give me an overview of your web design process?
- What is your favorite part of the process?
- What distinguishes you from other designers in Marin?
- Do you provide copywriting services or will I need to provide the copy?
- What other “assets” will I need to provide such as photography?
- Can you set up my social media accounts if I do not have them?
- Do you include Google Analytics, a Facebook Pixel, and a LinkedIn tag?
- Do you include a CRM tool on the website such as HubSpot?
- What web building platforms do you use? WordPress, Squarespace, etc.
- What services do you offer in addition to web design?
- After the website is launched, what will you be recommending for maintaining the website & its content?
Different web design styles & services
A website is a combination of imagery, words, and structure. As you look through portfolios, you will begin to recognize that styles range widely. Some designers build websites where the structure is a part of the design, and they feel right for industrial or technical oriented businesses. Other designers are focused on creating a beautiful experience, and are a good fit for interior designers, artists, salons, and businesses that want to create a sense of a beautiful space.
The voice of the content is also important. We highly recommend working with an experienced copywriter for your website. It is an added expense, but because the words you use (or don’t use) are how your website viewer will get to know your business, you want to be sure that the words are chosen expertly. A web designer typically works in partnership with copywriters.
Pricing Differences
You will find that price ranges vastly. The price is typically directly related to the experience level of the designer, and the services that are needed. A web project can include branding and copywriting. We work with brand designers that range in price from $2000 to $100,000 for a logo and branding. It is all depending upon experience and style. The sophistication of your customers should guide your decisions. If you have sophisticated customers with refined taste, then your branding and website should reflect that. If your customers are more “no-nonsense, just give me the info I need”, then you may not need to invest heavily in branding and style. It is all about the image that you want to project.
We recommend not spending less than 10% of your target annual gross receipts on branding and your website.
Sample Branding Prices
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Contact us for a free consultation
We have worked with dozens of local North Bay and Marin businesses, and have provided a wide range of services, from a simple consultation, to a full website redesign and development. We don’t just build websites, we build powerful lead generating systems that are fully integrated with the tools you need to automate your work and communication.