Affordable NYC Web Design for Small Businesses

Sites By Stephan offers affordable, professional, and effective web design that’ll help your business grow.

Custom Web Design | WordPress Sites | E-Commerce | Landing Pages | Portfolios | SEO

What is Web Design?

Web design is the process of planning and creating websites. The Web Design process involves thorough planning and research. The ultimate goal of web design is to make an appealing, easy to navigate website that provides some sort of value to visitors. What a website provides depends on its use case – some people make a website to showcase their work, some to build a community, and others use websites as a means to sell products or services (like this one).

Web Design is more than just coding. It requires a deep understanding of content hierarchy, visual design principles, marketing strategies, and industry best practices. Most of all, it requires empathy – being able to understand someone else’s experiences – specifically when using a website. It’s important to understand how users interact with websites. A website that is easy to navigate and understand will ultimately result in a better experience for your visitor.

How Web Design Benefits You

A well designed website provides a variety of benefits.

Most businesses use websites to establish an official online presence, which helps solidify their company as an authoritative figure in the industry. They also use them, as you’d already guess, to promote products and services. A professionally designed website for your business helps build trust with potential customers and improves conversions rates.

As for individuals, a website could help boost their professional career opportunities, enhance their personal brand, or show off their work or personal projects to potential employers.

The Process

1. Initial Consultation

The purpose of the initial consultation call(s) is getting to know each other. I use this call to learn more about you, your goals, and share how a website can help you achieve them. We’ll discuss expectations, timeframes and the costs involved.

The best part? Consultations and quotes are completely free and without obligation.

2. Planning

Planning is where everything starts to take shape. We’ll collaborate closely to map out your website’s structure, including the page layouts, call-to-actions (CTAs), and other key content. This phase includes gathering necessary information like copywriting, photos, videos, testimonials, and anything else you’d like on your site.

If you do not have content ready for the website, Sites By Stephan can help.

3. Build

The Build phase is when the website actually takes shape. The length of this phase depends on the project’s complexity, but it includes:

Domain & Hosting Setup: Making sure your site is ready to go live
Responsive Design: Your website will be mobile-friendly and optimized for all screen sizes
SEO Implementation: Best practices will be applied to ensure your website is visible on search engines like Google
User Expeirence (UX): From design to content hierarchy, everything will be tailored to make your website easy and enjoyable to navigate

4. Adjustments

This is when we refine your website to perfection. In this phase, you’ll have the chance to review the website and request adjustments to text, images, layout and more. We’ll work together to ensure everything is exactly as you envision it.

5. Launch

We’ve reached the finish line! Your website is live and ready to handle visitors. If your project includes a blog or e-commerce platform, this is the point where you can start adding content, like adding new blog posts or products. Sites By Stephan will provide you with all the necessary tools and support to manage your site moving forward.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Web Design cost?

The cost of web design varies depending on project complexity, amount of pages needed, and so on. Most often than not the quality of the finished project is reflected by the costs involved. So in lay-mans terms, in this industry, you get what you pay for.

To further elaborate: a small 3 page website would cost significantly cheaper than an e-commerce site with hundreds of products.

To save some time and money, consider having the content for your site ready beforehand (like text, pictures, video links, etc.)

How long does it take to create a website?

Like the previous answer, it depends. The more complex the project, the longer it will take to complete. Sites By Stephan is committed to finishing projects in a timely fashion, however.

What's better? HTML or WordPress sites?

HTML websites (also known as static websites) are more suited for those who aren’t interested in blogging, constantly updating pages, or are looking for something simple.

If you’re interested in more advanced features, like an online store, a blog, or booking software, WordPress is a good choice.

Do WordPress websites costs more than HTML sites?

In most cases WordPress websites can be slightly more expensive due to additional hosting requirements.

Note: Sites By Stephan does not charge more to create a WordPress website. Higher hosting costs are determined by hosting providers. Some advanced plugins and services may also incur additional costs.

Do you provide Website Hosting Services?

Not at the moment. If you need assistance in purchasing a domain or web hosting, don’t hesitate to reach out.

Affordable NYC Web Design Pricing

1 Page Website

Ideal for personal portfolios, single product marketing, or a basic business introduction. Includes custom design and up to 2 revisions.

3 Page Website

Perfect for established professionals or businesses looking to expand their online presence. Includes custom design, up to 4 revisions, and basic on-page SEO.

5 Page Website

Best for businesses that need more content and pages for services or products. Includes custom design, up to 6 revisions, basic on-page SEO and contact form integration.

More than Five Pages

For websites with more than five pages, pricing depends on the complexity and features needed. Pricing typically starts at $700 and can go up depending on the project’s scope.

Online Stores
(Shopify / Woocommerce)

Online store web design pricing depends on the complexity and features needed. Pricing typically starts at $1000 and can go up depending on the project’s scope.

Ready to Work Together?

If you are looking for more information or would like to schedule a consultation, feel free to reach out.

If you prefer to text or call, that’s okay too – you can reach me at 929 766-3523.

Want to email me? Send your queries to sitesbystephan@gmail.com