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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1.

Should I design my own website?

You could do, if you have all of the following: creativity, tech skills, patience, and spare time - to learn how, and then design. It is totally doable - and lots of people do this.

But for the price of just a few clients, I can do it all for you. Done, ready, with all my coaching and motivation included, to get you thriving with your perfect new website in no time!

I keep the process simple and easy, which is why I can charge this amazing rate for homeopaths. It's a bit of a no brainer really.

Starting from £400, I will build you a ready to go, responsive website, that performs really well on search engines, and gets you clients - so you can focus on your work, your clients, and yourself!

My website practitioner-clients say how much they love working with me. I take all the hard work off your hands, make the process effortless, enjoyable and easy, and leave you excited, proud, motivated and ready to get busy!
 

2.

How much do websites cost to run?

Once designed, websites require two basic costs. A domain name which you pay for annually, and web hosting which is priced per month. See my pricing page for more detail.
 
A domain name generally costs around £10-15 per year. 
The most popular Wix hosting package is around £9 per month plus VAT.
Custom email addresses start from £6 per month, but there are free alternatives to this.

I highly recommend using Wix, for a professional, secure and customisable website. I have done the maths, and Wix is always best value for money, and it includes your SSL security certificate. The real saving however is to your patience and admin time, plus you need no technical skill to make changes to your own site, meaning you do not need to pay anyone a monthly contract to maintain your site.

Regularly updated websites and blogs feature higher on search engines, so the ability for you to be able to update your own site easily is key to your success.

3.

Why use Wix?

If you do a search for Wix versus Wordpress, or any other web builder or host, Wix wins every time on customer satisfaction scores, and on the nitty gritty, for small businesses who want control over their own site.

Wix allows its users to create and manage flawless, professional websites, that are search-engine friendly, fully-responsive across phones and tablets, and you do not need to worry about security updates and plugins. Wix do that for you.

Their core package costs around £9 + vat per month, I recommend this package + then use a separate external booking software such as Calendly or Setmore if you want one - which can be free or paid. I guide you through this too. 

I am not on any commission from Wix or any of my recommended products. I just know how to get the most out of their software, and from working with all the main web builders in the past, I only use Wix now.

In my opinion, Wix is the way forward for a stress-free, amazing looking site that can grow with your business. Do a quick web search for Wix versus Wordpress, and you'll see why I don't use it!

4.

What about Wordpress or SquareSpace?

WordPress is based on an open-source content management system, that allows you to build websites. You then pay a separate hosting company to host and secure your site. The possibilities are endless with WordPress, however this can make it over-complicated and frustrating, and unlike using Wix, you may need to add and pay extra for your own security and plugin updates.
 
WordPress is popular with coders and developers, who pay for themes such as Divi to make a more user-friendly interface. WordPress fans write reviews about how easy it is to use, and very determined beginners can make a decent website, but be prepared to invest a lot more time. (I can always spot a Wordpress website made by a beginner. It can look nice - but there are always tell tale signs!)

On the contrary, the likes of Squarespace and Shopify are pretty easy to use, but are just not as swept up as Wix, plus they cost a bit more, like-for-like. Free web builders that come with your domain or hosting package are not well supported at all, and you pay for all the same costs as you would with any other web builder!

In short, Wordpress can be overwhelmingly complicated, and SquareSpace is a little too inflexible. Finally, if you ever need help with Wix, their support centre and tutorials are second to none.

And why does this matter, if some one is making your site for you?

Because one day you might want to change your photo, or your phone number, or your fees. And quite probably add regular blog articles. You can pay someone every time, or you can do the basics like this, with ease, on Wix. So it gives you the freedom to make changes in the future, easily and effortlessly.

5.

How long will my website take to build? ​

Depending on your requirements, between one to six weeks, once you have provided all the content that you wish to be included. My Complete One Page Pro sites are the quickest, and my bespoke sites take longer. Once we have agreed your requirements, I create a first draft. We then discuss the draft and any amendments, in order for me to complete and connect your live site. 

Your involvement is required towards the end - to connect you to Google. I do this with you, on an online call. And then hey presto - you are ready to go!

6.

Do I need a logo?

Consistent brand identity is really important, but you do not need a logo - unless you really really want one. The simplest and most effective brand consistency is repeating your chosen font and colour scheme across your social media, business cards and other marketing. I do design clean, simple logos which are then provided for use across your marketing material, however, I personally recommend not having a traditional 'logo', and trusting in strong brand consistency instead. (Look at Waitrose, M&S,The White Company - they don't have a logo! Just great branding and an easily recognisable font. 

7.

How important is social media?
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Social media is a great way of reaching certain audiences, and can be a total game changer. But - it is not the same as ten years ago - with changing audiences and the increase in monetisation to get posts seen. It does require input if you want to use it as a practice building tool. That said, even getting your friends and existing community to know what you do, is a huge bonus. I definitely think that it is worth having a profile on 1 or 2 platforms - eg Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Linkedin etc - so that if people do find you or look for you there, or recommend you to a friend that way - they they will see you, and can then navigate to your website to check your permenant/fixed professional place - ie your website.
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I can set up from scratch, or 'renovate,' your existing social media accounts or Wix website, in order to present a professional and consistent identity. 

8.

What do I need to do before you design my website?

Once we have chatted about your business and website requirements on a call, I send you an easy to follow design and content questionnaire, which takes the effort out of working out what you want on your site.

Simply fill in the form, send me the photo of yourself and any other images you specifically want on your site, and your deposit, and I get to work!

I have access to thousands of royalty-free, professional images, so please do not spend hours trawling the web for the perfect image, if you are not certain of what you want.
 

9.

Can websites be sustainable?

A strange question I know, but yes! The internet has a lot to answer for when it comes to the stress of excess choice, time spent scrolling in front of screens searching for answers, comparing options, fast-fashion, mental health, and not to mention wind farms needed to cool supercomputer servers in the Arctic, which host 'the internet'!
 
If the internet was a country, it would rank sixth largest for energy use. The most effective thing you can do it help your clients reduce the amount of time they are spending online, by having a website that is simple, clear, easy to navigate, and quick to contact or book time with you.
 
In addition, light colour schemes and appropriately sized images help reduce the amount of time your site takes to load. Avoiding animations that run in the background and adverts also contributes towards a more responsible, lower-impact web.

10.

I built my own Wix site. Can you help me?​

Another yes. Once up and running, Wix sites are really easy to maintain. But if you already have a Wix site, you may want help with the nitty gritty, connecting your domain, making changes if you are short of time, or doing a professional overhaul on your SEO if you are not getting enough hits. I can help with anything from small snagging points, to a full redesign. I do not work on Wordpress sites, but I can match the design of your existing site, (or design you a new one) and get your started over on Wix instead!

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