Specializing in high quality and affordable web design since 2005.
The design team at Inkblot Business Services has specialized in building and maintaining high quality but affordable websites for small businesses and independent professionals since 2005.
To see examples of our work, check out our Web Design Portfolio.
To hear what our awesome customers say about us, see our Client Testimonials.
Web Design
Our design services are ideal for small businesses and independent professions who want to put their ideas into motion, and establish their presence online. We operate exclusively in the WordPress platform, and work with you 1-on-1 to develop your website to your satisfaction.
We utilize a flat rate pricing model that fits the majority of websites we design and host. Because of our commitment to honest and affordable pricing, additional costs are only assessed in the event that a customer’s needs fall outside the traditional scope of service, such as third party fees, premium themes, plugins, or external services.
The following prices covers most clients, but can vary based on project complexity.
Standard Design Plan • $1000
The standard design plan covers most websites we design. On this plan, we customize your website to your satisfaction, and implement whatever features you need to make it meet your needs. Unlike some designers, we don’t have a hard limit on the number of pages you need.
E-Commerce Plan • $1500
Our e-commerce plan is perfect for small businesses and independent professionals who want to be able to transact business online. Whether you want to sell merchandise or accept payments, we will configure your shopping cart accordingly.
All Design Plans Include:
✅ Website designed to your specification.
✅ Social Media integration. (Facebook, YouTube, etc)
✅ Search Engine Optimization. (Standard On-Page SEO)
Existing Site Tech Support
This option is for clients who already have a functioning website on the WordPress platform, but either need it to expand its functionality, or to fix something broken. This service is billed hourly.
Please contact us for an estimate.
Dedicated Webmaster Service
This option is available for clients who want someone else to oversee their website’s content management. Per customer direction, we can make web updates on a scheduled basis. This service is billed monthly based on level of service required.
Please contact us for an estimate.
From the Inkblot Business Blog
Understanding On-Site SEO
Search Engine Optimization (SEO for short) is a broad term describing a list of practices, both on-site and off-site, that make your site more appealing to search engines. The goal is that when a customer searches for a topic, event, or business, your site will be listed on the first page of the search results. Optimizing your website impacts how search engines will find your content.
Is there a "secret" to Search Engine Optimization? There's not so much of a "secret" as there is a "standard," meaning there are certain key metrics search engines like to see displayed on your website. In this post, we'll discuss the basics of On-Site SEO--that is, the part of the search engine optimization process that you can directly impact on the front end of your website.
Responsive Web Design: What it is, and Why it Matters
Have you ever come across a website that looks great on your home computer, but then when you go to look it up on a tablet or smartphone, it doesn't quite format right? Maybe pictures are hanging off the side of the page, or text is too small, and you have to zoom in to see it properly. Then, when you want to read the next sentence, you have to scroll back and forth to see the whole paragraph.
What a headache!
The problem is that the website described above isn't "responsive."
Should I Hire a Web Designer, or Build it Myself?
As a web designer, it should come as no surprise that my personal preference is that you hire me to build your website. That being said, my professional opinion is that there's absolutely nothing wrong with building it yourself. After all, you know your product, your brand, and your image better than anyone else, and being in the driver's seat can give you an advantage in that regard. However, there are two distinct drawbacks that come with building your own website, which I will explain in this article.