FAQ

Some Frequently Asked Questions I often receive:

What are your rates?
How am I billed?
I have a small budget.  Can I still have a web site designed?
Do you offer a lower rate to non-profits or sole proprietors?
What hosting company do you recommend?
If you make a site for me will you advertise it?
Will you make a site with lots of Flash banners and animation for me?

Answers:

What are your rates?
My standard hourly rate is $50 per hour, though I do offer some package discounts and a reduced rate for non-profits and sole proprietor businesses.

How am I billed?
I have a variety of billing methods to suit many needs! Most web site design projects require an upfront deposit to begin work. However, I also offer a Pay-as-you-go service, where you may purchase four-hour blocks of design or editing time in advance at a discounted rate. For more information you may download my Information Sheet (PDF).

I have a small budget.  Can I still have a web site designed?
Of course!  I will work within your budget, and can come up with a design that fits within that budget.  Often times a person or company’s first web site can be only 1-2 pages, outlining their services, a short biography, rates, and contact information.

Do you offer a lower rate to non-profits or sole proprietors?
Yes!  Having volunteered and served on boards of non-profit organizations, as well as starting businesses completely on my own, I understand operating on a “shoestring” budget.   Having been there myself, I offer a $10/hour discount for all sole proprietor and non-profit businesses.

What hosting company do you recommend?
All hosting companies are NOT created equal!  Lots of companies offer cheap hosting, but the price you pay is in poor customer service and poor technical support.  Currently, the ONLY web hosting company that I recommend my clients to is Tiger Technologies.  In my experience, they provide the best customer service, technical support, and “out of the box” assistance.  Once you sign up for a hosting account with Tiger Technologies, the management of your hosting account is easy.  Everything is in plain English, and no-nonsense.   I find them so easy to work with, that I do not charge any setup fees for sites I design when you choose Tiger Technologies.

If you make a site for me will you advertise it?
Of course – but only with your permission!   I offer a free link and banner exchange for all sites I design.  If you would like a link to HolisticGeek.com in the footer of your site, I would be honored.  I can also place a link to your site on HolisticGeek.com, introduce you in my blog, or place your banner on my site as well.  However, I reserve the right to not display links or ads which compete with my holistic or technical services.

Will you make a site with lots of Flash banners and animation for me?
I do not work in Flash.  If you desire an entire Flash-based site, there are others who can assist you.  If you would like me to design your site, but want a few Flash banners or features, I will often sub-contract this work, and additional charges will apply.