[stextbox id=”custom” caption=”Why are your prices so inexpensive?  Is there a catch?”]I get asked this question a lot. My answer is simple: I want to be a blessing to God-honoring churches, missionaries, ministries, and Christian authors.  Some design companies charge thousands of dollars because of the “perceived value” it creates for their services.  I care about providing top-quality website design services for every biblical ministry and Christ-honoring writer that needs it.  It may sound strange but I do not see this as a profit-making service but rather a helpful ministry to God’s people.  I have a heart for Christian ministries declaring the Christian message, and I want to help them fulfill the purpose God has for them.[/stextbox]

[stextbox id=”custom” caption=”Do you provide the website hosting yourself?”]Not currently, though it is something I am looking into for the near future.  Every website on the internet has servers that “host” their site so that it can be viewable on the internet.  This is where Bluehost comes in, the company I personally use to host many of my own websites.  Bluehost charges around $6 per month for their basic hosting package (which is what I use).  My design cost of $499 does NOT contemplate this necessary 3rd party hosting service/charge.[/stextbox]

[stextbox id=”custom” caption=”Are there any hidden fees?”]No.  The $499 one-time design/setup fee is the cost for my WordPress website design and implementation.  Any subsequent and voluntary, outside-of-the-box custom design or development work you would like is $40/hour.  In other words, if a couple of years down the road you decide that you want to completely overhaul the design of your website, the cost will be $40/hour.[/stextbox]

[stextbox id=”custom” caption=”Are there any limits to the number of pages I can have?”]No.  I do not want to limit your writing ministry in any way.  I want your website to shine, reach thousands of people with your message, highlight your book, and honor the Lord.  If that means 5 pages, 20 pages, or even 80 pages…let’s get it done and done right![/stextbox]

[stextbox id=”custom” caption=”Will my website be searchable by Google and other search engines?”]Yes.  One of the reasons I use StudioPress for the design of my author’s websites is because the core foundation for their themes was created with SEO (Search Engine Optimization) in mind.  To keep it as non-techie as possible, all of the content from your site…as well as additional keywords…are formatted so that all search engines can understand and easily index them.[/stextbox]

[stextbox id=”custom” caption=”Do I need a domain name first or will you help me with that as well?”]Yes, and yes.  The domain name is your website’s URL.  It is the www.authornamehere.com that people use to reach your website.  If you don’t already have a domain URL, I can assist you in determining the best one and assist you in purchasing and pointing it to your website.  I do not take ownership of your domain when you transfer it to me.  I believe that you should have the freedom to control your own domain name.  If you don’t already have your own domain name, I would recommend purchasing your domain through NameCheap.com, which will cost about $10 per year.[/stextbox]

[stextbox id=”custom” caption=”What types of writers will you—or will you not—work with?”]I offer my design services to any God-honoring and gospel-believing church, para-church organization, missionary, or Bible-centered author.  (You can review my own personal Doctrinal Statement of Faith by clicking here.)  What I mean by this is that I partner with churches and writers that believe and teach that faith in Jesus Christ is the only requirement for eternal salvation, and that good works do not earn or sustain salvation but are the inevitable fruit of salvation.  Ultimately, there are thousands of organizations and “authors” that I will not work with because they do not meet this absolutely necessary requirement.[/stextbox]

[stextbox id=”custom” caption=”Do you have an estimated timeline for delivery?”]You can expect to receive the first draft of your design within 3-5 business days from the day I start your project.  Each revision of your design may take an additional 2-4 business days depending on the complexity of your request.  Once you approve the design via email, I’ll complete the live install within 48 hours, typically.[/stextbox]

[stextbox id=”custom” caption=”Will you have a credit line in the footer section of my website?”]As with most things in life, every blog and web design I create remains my intellectual property, and I do retain the copyright.  A credit linking back to this website (something similar to: “Website designed by Charles Specht“) will be placed in your footer, and will remain intact as long as my design is present on your blog or website.  This “credit line” helps in establishing my credibility with any other like-minded authors also considering my website design services.[/stextbox]

[stextbox id=”custom” caption=”Sounds great!  How do I get started?”]It’s easy, really.  The first step is to contact me.  Once we mutually agree to move forward, we will then discuss exactly what you’re looking for, what the “look” of your website should be like, what your expectations of me are, what information you want available on your website, who will gather all the text (content) and pictures for your website, etc.  Once we have the basics figured out and in my hands, I should be able to have the first draft of your website up and running in roughly 3-5 business days.[/stextbox]

So, are you ready to move forward?  Contact me when you are.  Thank you and God bless!

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