FAQs

A professional website gives your business a place online that you control. It allows potential customers to learn about you, explore your products or services, see examples of your work, and contact you whenever it’s convenient for them.

Just as importantly, your website should reflect who you are and give visitors confidence that there’s a real, established business behind it. I build websites that are attractive, easy to use, responsive on phones and tablets, and designed around the individual business — not a one-size-fits-all formula.

Every website is different, so pricing depends on the size and scope of the project — including the number of pages, content, graphics, and any special features you may need. Most small-business websites I build generally fall within the $850–$1,200 range, with more complex projects priced accordingly.

Before any work begins, we’ll talk about what you need and I’ll provide a clear price upfront, so there are no surprises along the way.

Domain registration and website hosting are separate expenses and are also available through Virtual Goldmine for my website clients.

Timing depends on the size and complexity of the website, how quickly content and photos are available, and my current project schedule.

Most small-business websites can be completed within a few weeks once I have everything needed to get started. I’ll give you a realistic idea of timing before we begin and keep you informed throughout the process.

Easy — just contact me!

If you already know exactly what you want, great. If all you know is that you need a website and aren’t sure where to begin, that’s perfectly fine too.

We’ll talk about your business, what you need your website to accomplish, and what makes sense for you. I’ll help guide you through the process without overwhelming you with technical jargon or trying to sell you things you don’t need.

The most important thing is information about your business.

If you already have wording, photos, a logo, brochures, or other materials, send them along. If you need help organizing your content or deciding what belongs on your website, I can help with that too.

You can be as involved in the design process as you’d like. Some clients come to me with a very specific vision, while others prefer to turn things over to me and say, “Make me look good!”

Either way, we’ll work together until your website feels like you.

When you work with Virtual Goldmine, you work directly with me.

I design your website, answer your questions, make your updates, and help when something needs attention. Your project isn’t passed between salespeople, account managers, designers, or outsourced contractors.

Being a small business myself also means I understand budgets. I’ll tell you what I think will genuinely benefit your business — and just as importantly, when I don’t think you need something.

Good communication, trust, and yes... a little chemistry still matter!

Basic search engine optimization is included in the websites I build. That includes things such as page titles and descriptions, proper heading structure, mobile-friendly design, image information, internal links, and making sure search engines can properly crawl and understand the website.

But SEO doesn’t end when a website is launched. Google changes, competitors change, and businesses change.

For existing Virtual Goldmine clients, I now offer additional SEO & Google Visibility services, including a one-time Website & Google Visibility Checkup, more extensive website and SEO improvements, and ongoing monthly assistance for businesses that want continued attention.

I’ll explain what I recommend, what it will cost, and what you can reasonably expect it to accomplish before any additional work begins.

Yes. Goldmine Hosting is available exclusively to Virtual Goldmine website clients, making it easy to keep your website, hosting, domain name and related services together. I can also help with domain registrations, renewals, transfers, professional email and the settings that go along with them. And when you need help, you contact me — not a giant support department.