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Format Creative is a boutique graphic design studio that specializes in branding, WordPress web design, & graphic design for your business.

How Much Should a WordPress Website Cost?

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How Much Should a WordPress Website Cost?

I was at a client meeting a few months ago. It was going well. We spent some time going over her project, figuring out what was needed and how to accomplish it. We 'meshed'  and I was excited about working with her, and I think that she was excited too. Until we started to discuss pricing. I explained the amount of work that would go into building her website, it was quite large with a lot of pages, and although it wasn't feature-heavy, it was quite design heavy requiring a fair amount of custom graphics. Unfortunately, her budget didn't line up with the project scope. Not that unusual. Normally, I would reiterate the amount of work involved, and explain how translates into the price I delivered. At that point we usually discuss options, and if I can, I will point her towards the steps ... Continue Reading

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Reconciling Your Web Design Dreams With Your Budget

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Reconciling Your Web Design Dreams With Your Budget

Budget. There, I've said it. The elephant in the room: money, clams, moola. I get it, you're just starting out, you have big dreams, and a small pocket-book. That's cool. No, really. Challenges like this help you to grow your business using creativity, flexibility and ingenuity. And that's great! But what to do when your "eyes are bigger than your stomach?" When you want ALL THE STUFF, but Don't have ALL THE MONEY? I'll tell you just what to do. 1. Dream - Create a Wish List You have an idea of what you want, features you dream about. You want a booking calendar, newsletter optin, estore, membership area, animations, blog, recipes area.......etc..... You might not be able to have everything, but these dreams and desires help you to figure out what it is that you truly want and need. They ... Continue Reading

Filed Under: Business, Small Businesses, WordPress

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Hi! my name is Joelle Cottle, I am a Graphic Designer that specializes in building brands and WordPress websites for bloggers, freelancers, solopreneurs, and small businesses – like minded entrepreneurs who have a great passion for what they do.

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