Below are just a few of the many websites I have designed and built using the Squarespace platform.
Whether you are a photographer, creative, or business owner, Squarespace remains the best designed and most user-friendly platform with which to build your portfolio or e-commerce website.
Not only will I design and build your new website, I will also show you how to upload, style and edit its content once it’s finished, so you will have all the necessary know-how to keep your website updated from then on.
Pricing
The Essentials:
Design and build Squarespace website (up to 8 pages) ✓
Search Engine Optimisation ✓
Connection to social media channels ✓
Mobile-friendly responsive design optimisation ✓
Pre-launch check ✓
Domain set-up and website launch ✓
One month of after-sales support ✓
@ £950.00
As above + 1-to-1 online Zoom or in-person training session on how to update and manage your website.
@ £1150.00
(if booked at the same time)
Add-Ons:
E-commerce shop set-up
@ £300.00 - £600.00
(depending on the scale of the job)
Additional Pages
@ £75.00 per page
Setting up of email, marketing tools, scheduling etc.
@ £150.00
Full copy and/or image editing service
@ £50.00 per hour
Full copywriting service
@ £75.00 per hour
Logo design and graphics
@ £100.00 - £300.00
Any specialist custom coding
@ £75.00 per hour
Changes to an existing website
@ £75.00 per hour
Training:
Individual 1-to-1 Build a Squarespace Website training session via Zoom (3 hours):
@ £300.00 (payable in advance)
Remote group Build a Squarespace Website training session via Zoom (2-6 people / 3 hours):
@ £150.00 per person (payable in advance)
Downloadable Build a Squarespace Website video series:
INTRODUCTORY OFFER!
@ £150.00 £97.00
Unless otherwise stated 50% of total fee is due in advance with the balance due on completion.
N.B. A Small Voice podcast members automatically qualify for a 15% discount on all above prices.
Examples & Testimonials
Directory fan site
In a moment of insanity, as a big fan of the TV show Billions, I decided to build The Billions Companion, a very comprehensive directory website to accompany the programme as a valauble resource for other fans and obsessives. This website lists, organises and explains all the cultural references for which the show’s script is famous and makes them searchable by episode, keyword, or the character that said it.
Photographer
“When deciding to revamp my website, the idea of trying to take it upon myself was daunting to say the least. Although the Squarespace platform is relatively easy to navigate, it’s knowing the small intricacies and quick workarounds that matter.
For the type of website I wanted, I knew I would need to find someone with expert skills with the nuts and bolts of it, but I'd also needed a person with the right aesthetics and sensibilities to help me present my work in the best possible way. Fortunately I found Ben. Apart from being brilliant at all things web-related, Ben’s skill as a photographer and the understanding he brings to how best to present ones work is second to none.
Working with Ben took away many hours of frustration, self-doubt, and going around in circles, which saved me a lot of time and money.”
Photographer
“I needed a whole new website design as an integral part of pushing my new book out to the public.
From the very beginning Ben was understanding of what I needed. His suggestions for design and layout were spot on for the purpose at hand. Over the last year they have proved to be easily managed flexible for my changing needs. When I had questions of how best to handle those needs Ben has been there for explanations and advice.
Over the course of many years, I have worked with several web designers, without a doubt Ben has been the most attentive - providing me with what I wanted and needed, while at the same time advising me of potholes, I was about to step in. The fact that I have kept my new site current is a testament to Ben’s design, his tutoring, and his availability when questions have arisen.”
Hand-crafted furniture
“Building the Non-Standard site with Ben was a smooth, collaborative, creative and very enjoyable process. As an Art Director I was a bit nervous about my visual intentions for the site being deliverable. However Ben is incredibly experienced, intuitive and is a can-do problem solver, who was able to push the parameters of squarespace to create the bespoke solutions that were needed. The site has had a very direct positive impact on the clients business, and I wouldn’t hesitate to work with Ben again.”
Chilren’s author and illustrator
“Ben designed and built my Squarespace website and was brilliant to work with throughout. He was quick, responsive and open to being collaborative, which was my preference. As a designer and a photographer he has an excellent eye, but was also sensitive and accommodating to my own ideas - and improving them!
As well as great ideas on visual presentation, Ben helped me see the wood for the trees when organising my content - he has worked as a journalist and knows how to write and present words as well as pictures. And he was supportive in helping me learn to update latest news myself. (Squarespace is very user friendly but if, like me, you still find this kind of thing a bit scary then Ben’s your man!)
My website looks great and I highly recommend Ben for all your Squarespace design and build needs.”
Illustrator
“I'm delighted with my my new website. Thanks to Ben! I was very daunted at the thought of getting a website made as I knew nothing about how websites work. Ben was patient and really listened to what I wanted my website to look like. He really took the time to get it right for me. He made thoughtful suggestions and offered alternatives to my ideas which I then realised worked better. It was such a relief to have him take care of the technical side of setting up and making the website. Ben is going to teach me to edit the website on a zoom call. This will mean I can keep it up to date with new work as it comes along.”
Photographer
“A unique, easy to use and amazing minimalistic design has given my new website a modern and fresh makeover. Most importantly I was still able to incorporate all my preferences and creative ideas in the design that Ben offered me.
I am more than satisfied with the appealing look and features I can now present on my site. Ben is open-minded, professional and efficient. He has the advantage of having a tremendous amount of experience from his ongoing exchanges with world-class photographers. Exactly what I was looking for.”
Photographer
“I found out that Ben designs Squarespace websites through his outstanding podcast. Working with Ben was straightforward and clear. We set out what I wanted to achieve and I was kept updated throughout the process. Having a fellow photographer on the job was reassuring and he was friendly and informative. He went above and beyond helping me, even after the job was completed, when I couldn't quite remember how to do edit bits and pieces! Thank you Ben!”
Photographer
“Being a great photographer himself, Ben really gets it when designing a website for a fellow snapper. I needed to highlight some key projects and have a fast responsive architecture and all the required links. We settled on a template that was simple and thoughtfully arranged for my needs. A real pleasure to work with Ben on this not to mention the generous follow up service he offered with step by step help so I can now update my site without contacting him all the time. I will continue to recommend him to colleagues who are looking for a fast and very keenly priced service.”
Periodontist
Ben has been looking after my website for years. He knows when it is time to update and get the right plan for what is needed. He managed to make the BOST clinic dental website look fantastic, super easy to navigate and fun to read. Ben has a detailed understanding about the tech side of things, a creative eye and I just love working with him. Thank you!
Cricket Club
It's always a real pleasure working with Ben who has twice upgraded and redesigned the SNCC website. Ben very quickly grasps what we're trying to achieve and then is proactive and creative in coming up with ideas and solutions - his photographer's eye is a huge asset too! Ben is very professional and attentive and delivers on time and on budget. We absolutely love our new website (with its distinctive "Stokey" vibe) and couldn't have done it without him.
Photographer
Palermo Photo Festival
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Stephen Clarke
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