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Question 1

What does your price quote include?

Mobile formatting
Basic Wix SEO (See SEO question for more details on SEO)
All general information entered into your Wix-site dashboard
Social media connections
Logo set for social sharing
Favicon image
Domain connection
Any relative screenshots and help for specific turnkey self-management of your site.

It's also important to me that you love your site! I understand that once you see your newly designed site, live, you may decide that a color or format isn’t working for you and what we will accomplish during revisions, which include two (2).** NOTE: **Design revisions are considered large-scale design and layout changes after the initial framework has been built. Edits are not included in design revisions, but I will edit and tweak smaller changes that do not impact major design changes, until corrected. The entire process usually takes up to a month to complete, unless the turnaround time in communications runs slow or is delayed due to U.S. holidays or weekends.

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I do my best to provide an ALL-INCLUSIVE price quote, unless otherwise stated. I don't like hidden fees and prices, so I assume the same for you. This is why I take the time to ask a lot of questions upfront and am probably not the cheapest project bid you'll receive. You can read more about what all is included with my price quotes on my pricing page which includes:

Question 2

Do you provide retainer work?

Minor site edits and updates
Phone or online consultations
Small design changes or the addition of a widget/element to your site.

If you require larger-scale updates, a project quote will be provided. The retainer fee is $90 USD/hour with a minimum of one-hour required to purchase. Retainer hours are purchased via invoice. Please contact through melanieedwardsdesigns.com or email hello@melanieedwardsdesigns.com to discuss.

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The majority of retainer work is from previous clients. You can purchase retainer work by stating the number of hours you wish to purchase. Retainer hours work great for

Question 3

How much do you charge for a website (new and redesigns)?

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My pricing breakdowns are as such: $750 USD for classic websites or $950 USD for advanced sites, and $1,350 USD for eCommerce sites (up to 20 flat-priced items). View currency converter These price-points are used as a baseline and does not imply this may be your actual quote once all requirements are taken into consideration. Please see the the FAQs for pricing breakdowns and site types for a further explanation.

Question 4

What is a classic website and it's pricing?

Home
About
Services/Features
Blog and/or Events (up to 2)
Contact page with a form (name, email, message)
Subscribe form (if applicable)
Mobile friendly
Wix SEO

Your site build is for design and build services only and does not include Wix hosting. Wix hosting is required for all sites to attach your own domain and remove Wix ads. You can view Wix premium hosting plans HERE. What can impact the final quote of a classic site?

The number of build-ins required on your site outside of a classic site. Please see advanced or eCommerce site FAQs
Additional pages or large amounts of content outside the expected content-load.

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All of my classic (basic) website builds, whether brand new or a redesign, start at $750 USD and up. Please note that every project takes each of the mentioned elements below into consideration for a final price. I do my very best to have as much clarity as possible to provide an all-inclusive quote that takes your project from start to launch. Add-ons after a quote and/or payment has been submitted can possilby halt the project and a quote for the additional work will be provided. New builds and redesigns start at the same price regardless of the site already being live or not, as the build and time to build (or rebuild it) still remains the same. -- Please see FAQs regarding how redesigns work. Classic or basic websites are considered to have 5-6 pages and includes:

Question 5

What is an advanced website and it's pricing?

Home
About
Services/Features
Contact page with a form
Social Media link-out connections
Mobile friendly
Wix SEO

Advanced sites are considered to have one or more of the following:

Wix Bookings
Paid Plans
Wix Restaurants
Wix Hotels
Wix Music
Wix Events (more than 2 events but determined on a case-by-case basis)
Wix Video
Wix Stores (or Ecwid stores) -- See eCommerce pricing FAQ
Member-only pages that may or may not be connected to Paid Plans
Wix Forms and the number of forms or complexity of forms needed.
Automation build-ins with purchases or bookings that integrate with Wix's customer management system, Wix Ascend.

What can impact the final quote of an advanced site?

The number of build-ins required on your site from the list above.
The number of booking services, events, music/albums, videos, food menus, or member pages.
Additional pages or large amounts of content outside the expected content-load.

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Advanced and eCommerce sites, whether brand new or a redesign, start at $950 USD. Please note that every project takes each of the mentioned elements below into consideration for a final price. I do my very best to have as much clarity as possible to provide an all-inclusive quote that takes your project from start to launch. Add-ons after a quote and/or payment has been submitted can possilby halt the project and a quote for the additional work will be provided. All advanced websites include:

Question 6

What is an eCommerce website and it's pricing?

Home
About
Services/Features
Contact page with a form
Social Media link-out connections
Mobile friendly
Wix SEO
Up to 20 store products

What can impact the final quote of an eCommerce site:

The number of categories needed,
Separate pages for multiple categories,
If you product data can be imported into the store
If you are responsible for your own product input into the site.
Other site build-in's of an advanced website that may include Wix Bookings, Events, Paid Plans, Member-only pages, Wix Music, Wix Video, Wix Restaurants, or Wix Hotels.
Additional pages or large amounts of content outside the expected content-load.

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eCommerce websites start at $1,150 USD. Please note that every project takes each of the mentioned elements below into consideration for a final price. I do my very best to have as much clarity as possible to provide an all-inclusive quote that takes your project from start to launch. Add-ons after a quote and/or payment has been submitted can possilby halt the project and a quote for the additional work will be provided. All eCommerce websites include:

Question 7

Does your quote include Wix Hosting (Wix Premium Plan)?

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Please note that my quotes are 100% for my work only and does not include Wix's requirement to have hosting for your domain connection. Wix hosting is required for all Wix sites in order to attach your own domain and remove Wix ads. You can view Wix premium hosting plans HERE.

Question 8

What are website templates and what do they include?

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As requested, templates are now being released for sale. Website templates are custom websites previously built by Melanie Edwards Designs, and are designed ready to insert your images and text. Makes a great starting point for DIYers and smaller budgets. Once you purchase a template through the online store, the template will be transferred to your Wix account for your ownership. Please note, Template delivery is a manual process and depending on where in the world you are located compared to Eastern Time Zone, may impact the immediacy of the delivery of your template. In most cases, template delivery will take place within 1-2 hours of purchase, but could be 6-8 hours in extreme cases Purchase of a template does not retain the services of Melanie Edwards Designs, LLC. If you later decide to employ the services of Melanie Edwards Designs, you can contact us for a quote. The purchase of the template will be deducted from the final quote of additional services.

Question 9

What is Wix Velo (previously Wix Corvid) and it's pricing?

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Wix Velo is a full stack development platform that includes custom-coded site development with advanced filtering, database, and dynamic page builds. You can learn more HERE. Wix Velo is not the same as any custom development as it is developing within the boudaries of the Wix platform, so although extremely powerful in custom capabilities, it still has its limitations inside the walls of the Wix platform and what Wix gives us access to. Velo and custom web development is NOT quoted the same as all other site work. Velo custom web development requires an upfront analysis of requirements and the minimum quote is for 2 hours @ $250 USD. Due to the nature of custom development, requirements will be created, and your quote will be based entirely on the upfront requirements decided upon. Anything outside of the initial requirements will require an additional quote. All custom development, requirements, and the build is complex and requires testing and regression testing with all changes and additions, thus the need for a new quote based on any changes and additions outside of the original requirements.

Question 10

What are "student-built" sites and pricing?

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The Student-Build Program supports students in apprentice-type experience learning the ins and outs of web design and use of the Wix platform. Pricing is lower than traditional custom builds as students sharpen their skills, learn to anticipate site flow and user experience, work through edits, and deliver sites based on a client's requirements. Student-built sites are smaller builds and are limited to 5-6 pages max and does not include site builds with online booking, events, member-only pages, or subscription sites at this time. These may be added to the student program at a later date. eCommerce is offered as well, but limited to 10 products with flat pricing. -- Products that have options such as color/size, for example, or pricing variations based on these options will require a regular quote. Classic student sites are $250 USD eCommerce student sites are $550 USD For more information regarding student builds, visit the Student-Build page.

Question 11

Do you only work with Wix? Do you also work in other platforms, such as Webflow, Wix Editor X, Wordpress, Squarespace, or Weebly?

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It's very important to me to be highly-niched and as proficient as possible when working with my clients. Although I have worked on other platforms in the past, I have found that narrowing my focus to only the Wix platform allows me to stay more creative while spending less time trouble-shooting or switching gears between how a platform works. Staying 100% engaged with the Wix platform provides me more time and creative energy to design a stellar site that exceeds your expections.

Question 12

I'm interested in having you design/redesign a site, where do I start?

Types and number of pages
Possible design idea or links to inspirational sites (unless you're open to my own design creativity).
Specific needs you have such as a blog, store, online booking, or member areas, for example.
What action you want site visitors to take on your site. Maybe your site is an informational-only site, or maybe you want them to complete an online form, purchase a program/product, or sign up for a class or event.

Once I get an idea of what you need, I can then ask more specifc questions to help narrow things down. Bottom line, I want to be able to picture in my mind exactly what I'm building for you. Even though the exact layout and design is yet to be determined, I want to be 100% sure I can deliver what you need in order to provide a quote. That being said, if I cannot deliver what you need for your site, I will be upfront and inform you immediately so you may continue moving ahead with the best web designer for your needs. Access and complete the online FREE QUOTE form.

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The first thing I need to know is a basic, high-level framework that you need for your site. This framework includes:

Question 13

What kind of website designs do you do the most?

New websites (someone who's never had a website or new to websites)
Redesigns (someone has already built a Wix website or started a Wix site and unable to complete it)
Rebuilds (from another platform to Wix)
Wix Velo, custom website development. Please see under "Website Types" for more details on Velo.

Regardless of the type of build, all site designs and builds go through a similar process on my end, although there is a difference between how I handle a new build vs a redesign.* *See the question on redesigns for more details.

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I see a lot of different types of website needs, but the majority are split between three types:

Question 14

I need a redesign, but my site is already live...how will you redesign my site without everyone seeing it?

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I handle redesigns in two different ways, and it depends on how you prefer to move forward. 1. I redesign the site on your current, live site. I build hidden pages that are unseen from the live site. I provide links to view the newly designed pages and once the framework, design, revisions, and edits are complete and you give the go-ahead, I then transition the pages to live and hide the old pages. 2. I redesign on a new site OR a duplicated version of your site. Once the framework, design, revisions, and edits are complete, I then transfer your Wix premium plan and domain to the new site. There is no right or wrong path, but usually boils down to a matter of preference to the client and based on a client's payment choice.* *Please see Payment Options question for more info about payments.

Question 15

Do you work for Wix?

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I am not employed by or affiliated with Wix. I operate completely separate from them as Melanie Edwards Designs LLC. Melanie Edwards Designs LLC does not own any part of the Wix platform nor have access or influence over the platform's options or speed/performance. Direct questions regarding speed and performance, or any other platform specifics can be directed to Wix Customer Support. If you have questions pertaining to using the Wix platform, the Wix Editor, Wix ADI site builder, Editor X, or have any questions regarding use of the platform specific to your site, Wix has an extensive knowledge base that is their Wix Help Center. -- If you require a quote for a website project or consultation, please submit a website inquiry form. You can view my Wix Marketplace portfolio to view my information and client reviews*. *Please note that all reviews shown in the Wix Marketplace are managed exclusively through Wix and do not allow any changes, edits, or exclusions of real client's ratings and reviews of my work.

Question 16

How long does it take to have a website built?

Project scope/size
Current project load
Revision/edits
Communication turnaround
Timezone differences

The majority of sites take around a month to launch, but most sites end up taking longer. This is due to waiting on content, images, or waiting on feedback for revisions and edits. I tell most of my clients upfront that..."more-than-likely I will be waiting on you more than you will be waiting on me." If a rush job is required, this will be taken into account during the quoting process. As mentioned, timezone differences make a difference depending where in the world you are located compared to Tampa, FL (EST | UTC -5) , plus the current client load and your projects place in queue to be built*. *NOTE: If you do need a tight turn-around, a rush fee that pushes you to the front of queue can be added to your quote for an additional $250 USD.

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A build timeline is usually pretty consistent, but is largely impacted by

Question 17

Are student-built websites as good as regular-built websites?

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Although students are responsible for the build of the website assigned to them and their work is overseen by ME Designs at all times. Sites must pass the strict, high standards of ME Designs in order to be passed on to the client.

Question 18

Do you write content for websites or provide copywriting services?

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Melanie Edwards Designs does not assume the role of product/service expert for your business, nor offers copywriting services. All content must be provided by the client for the site build. If you require copywriting services, I can refer you to a copywriter.

Question 19

What's required by me for the website project?

Logo or business name.
Any brand guidelines and/or font files, if available.
Content for the site, for example, your services and descriptions, your bio, etc.
Media assets, such as your photo, any images of your products, videos. If images are not provided, I use stock images as placeholders until new images are provided to me.
If you need online booking or an online store, I will need your bookable services/classes, availability for appointments, online store product titles, images, descriptions, pricing, etc.
Email address you will be using for the website. If you do not have a professional email, I can help in acquiring an email through Wix, which uses GSuite for an additional cost.

At the end of the build, you will need:

To purchase Wix Hosting (Wix Premium Plan). See plans and pricing.
Your domain name, which can be acquired through Wix Domains or GoDaddy, for example.

Answer

For a website build or redesign, To build the site, I will need all content that will go into the site.

Question 20

Can we chat on the phone/Zoom/WhatsApp about my site?

First and foremost that I can build what you are needing, and
Am able to take on the project.

Once these are checked off, we can schedule a call. We value your time (and ours)!

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Absolutely! Before we hop on a call about your site, we do require you to complete our Website Build Questionnaire, first. This way we get a big-picture understanding of your requirements and you get an idea of our base pricing prior to the call. It's important for me to understand before a call that:

Question 21

What is a Wix Partner

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The Wix Partner Program is a loyalty program for agencies and freelancers. This is not an exclusive partnership between Wix and Melanie Edwards Designs LLC, but an open program for approved agencies, freelancers, and digital creators who use Wix and Editor X to build websites for their clients. I receive leads from Wix through the Wix Marketplace as part of the Wix Partner program.

Question 22

How does payment work? Do you accept credit cards?

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I take all forms of payments and I invoice from two different platforms depending on a client's needs. 1. Wix Invoicing (that utilizes Stripe for a credit card processor or a PayPal option). 2. Wave Invoicing is a 3rd-party online accounting platform and is my default invoicing platform. Please specify if you require to pay via PayPal so that I may accomodate your needs.

Question 23

Do you provide a payment plan? What are your payment options?

50% of the quoted and accepted build price paid upfront to initate work.
50% of the quoted price paid at the end of the build, or three weeks (21-days)*, whichever comes first.**

*The final 50% payment may be reduced to as little as 7-14 days, or extended beyond 21 days after the initial 50% payment. This is determined on a per-job basis & based on the size of the project. Most project sizes are completed within this timeframe. Timeframes are mostly based on the communications delays during revisions and edits. Bottom line; I wait on the client more than the client waits on me. **Final payment does not close a build if the build is still open. I will still continue to work on your site until 100% completed and launched. If you own the website during the build and I am added as a contributor to your site.

100% payment upfront is required.

If you absolutely require a 50/50 payment, a workaround for this option is for you to duplicate your website and transfer the ownership of the duplicated site over to me. NOTE: Unless I am working as a contributor on your site, I will transfer the website to your ownership after final payment has been processed.

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Unfortunately, I am unable to provide payment plans for my clients. I suggest paying with a credit card and providing payments that way. In regards to payment options, this is determined by who owns the website as its being built or redesigned. If I own the website during the build, then I will accept a 50/50 payment option. 50/50 payment option is:

Question 24

Wix Velo (previously Wix Corvid) payment options

50% + $250 USD of the quoted and accepted build price paid upfront to initate work.
Final 50% of the quoted price paid at the end of the build, or three weeks (21-days)*, whichever comes first.**

*Extending the final payment from 21 days after first payment is only determined on a per-job basis & based on the size of the project. Most project sizes are completed within this timeframe. Timeframes are mostly based on the communications delays during revisions and edits. Bottom line; I wait on the client more than the client waits on me. **Final payment does not close a build if the build is still open. I will still continue to work on your site until 100% completed and launched. If you own the website during the build and I am added as a contributor to your site.

100% payment upfront is required.

If you absolutely require a 50/50 payment, a workaround for this option is for you to duplicate your website and transfer the ownership of the duplicated site over to me. NOTE: Unless I am working as a contributor on your site, I will transfer the website to your ownership after final payment has been processed.

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Unfortunately, I am unable to provide payment plans for my clients. I suggest paying with a credit card and providing payments that way. In regards to payment options, this is determined by who owns the website as its being built or redesigned. If I own the website during the build, then I will accept a 50/50 payment option + initial $250 USD 50/50 payment option is:

Question 25

Will my Wix website be found in Google searches?

Header tags
Image Alt Text where applicable
Page titles
Page descriptions
Wix SEO Wiz (utilizing top 3-5 keywords against page meta titles/descriptions) which is the last step prior to launch and your site is ready to be submitted to Google for indexing.
301 Redirects, if applicable. This tells search engines to forward to new pages that may have a new url with a rebuild or redesign.

Note: I do not offer advanced SEO with custom Meta Tags. Meta Tags are set with page titles, descriptions, and through the use of the Wix SEO Wizard with basic Wix SEO setup. Front, user-facing site maps are not relevant with Wix site builds and Wix automatically updates backend sitemaps for all Wix sites. Read more about Wix site maps. Learn more about SEO. NOTE: I am not an SEO expert and do not utilize the tools to determine your keyword use for site titles and content based on your industry. I build your site based on the content provided by you and do not assume the role of copywriter and/or SEO expert for your build. SEO experts are highly specialized in their niche and I recommend hiring an expert to help you in keyword rich content and other aspects that play an important role in website search results.

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SEO is important and fortunately, Wix has great SEO built in...no, you do NOT need a Wordpress site to have relevant SEO. Wix has provided all the SEO staples in the backend of their platform and a great SEO Wiz to finish the site right before launch. My site quotes include all basic Wix SEO into the site build/redesign such as:

Question 26

Are you an SEO expert

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I am not an SEO expert and do not utilize the tools to determine your keyword use for site titles and content based on your industry. I build your site based on the content provided by you and do not assume the role of copywriter and/or SEO expert for your build. SEO experts are highly specialized in their niche and I recommend hiring an expert to help you in keyword rich content and other aspects that play an important role in website search results. Learn more about SEO.

Question 27

Will my site have a site map?

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Yes, your site will have a site map, but not a public-facing, clickable page. Wix's site maps are all backend and set up for Google to crawl them. Front, user-facing site maps are not relevant with Wix site builds. Wix automatically updates backend sitemaps for all Wix sites. Read more about Wix site maps.