Services, Prices & Examples

Starr Sites works closely with the customer to custom-design and develop each web site, refining the design as necessary during the development process. Macromedia® DreamweaverTM is normally used for design and development. Our goal is to create web sites that download quickly, are informative, interesting, attractive, and error-free, have clear navigation, are optimized for search engine rankings for critical keywords and key phrases. Primarily for search engine considerations, we do not use splash pages or excessive animation, and we avoid frames whenever possible. Company logos or other illustrations can be used to set up unique images, icons and animated GIFs. The appropriate format (GIF or JPEG) will be selected for each image, for efficiency and appearance. Web pages can include the capability for users to communicate with you by e-mail. There is no charge for an initial one-hour consultation to discuss project requirements and provide an estimate of the project scope and costs. The number of pages, images, icons, and amount of text will vary, and a fixed-price development cost will be determined based on the estimated amount of work. Additional charges will apply if the scope of the project is expanded later.  Web Site Development Services   Work with client to define goals and identify intended audience Design web site Work with client to refine content Type or scan text if computer-readable files not available Edit text and set up HTML files Scan photos and illustrations if required Set up icons and other images Set up animated GIF file(s) (optional) Test web site with Netscape and Microsoft Internet Explorer Set up demonstrations of test files Work with client to define final design Arrange for web hosting service if required Upload final files to web host server Register with at least 20 search engines Keep backup copy of all current files Perform up to 6 hours of web site maintenance at no additional charge  What the Client Provides   Initial consultation, review of sample files and feedback Text as computer-readable file or printed copy Photos and illustrations as graphic files or as prints or slides for scanning    Sample Web Sites   Note that these sites have expanded from the original versions. Charges vary, depending on the number of pages, details of the design, and other factors. Monterey Bay Whale Watch    (www.montereybaywhalewatch.com/)    Cost for initial version of website: $950.00 Home page, 25 secondary pages, 27 photo pages Scanned and edited 34 photos and logo Edited map Created 27 thumbnails Set up one animated GIF Included access counter Client provided text and map in computer-readable form Client arranged for web hosting service and domain name registration Larry Wilde - Humorist, motivational speaker, humorous author (www.larrywilde.com/):    Cost for initial version of website: $800.00 Home page, 13 secondary pages Scanned 5 photos, 12 illustrations and 5 book covers Tailored photos and illustrations to individual pages Client provided most text in computer-readable form See List of Sites by Starr for additional examples.    Web Site Maintenance Services   No charge at any time for correction of programming errors (if necessary). 6 hours of maintenance included in development package. $45/hour for additional maintenance.  Additional Costs   Domain name registration fee (optional, but strongly recommended): normally $70 or less for first two years, $35/year for subsequent years, paid to domain registrar. Web hosting fees: variable, paid to web hosting service.   (Typical charges for a small business site are around $20 set-up fee plus $17 to $25 per month.) Maintenance charges (after the initial 6 hours of maintenance): $45/hour, paid to Starr Sites. Return to top of page. Starr Sites Last updated December 2, 2007.