Web Design
Get more traffic and customers with an SEO-optimized, responsive website
“Worth The Journey helped me create a stunning website, optimize my SEO, and fill my massage practice with clients I adore!”
Jennifer Weston, Massage Therapist
Platforms we build on:
We build beautiful websites that tell your brand story in a memorable way
Your website is the first impression your potential customers get. Do they feel seen and understood? It’s crucial you get this right. That's where we come in. We're an experienced team of UX designers, web developers, SEO specialists, and copywriters who can create a website that will capture your audience and grow your business.
Our results speak for themselves
$15,000
online sales
One client killed it in product sales just a few months after launch
50% return customers
With our help, one client grew to a massive 50% in return customers
140x web
traffic
In 3 months we increased website traffic dramatically for an herbalist selling organic soaps, salves, and cosmetics
6 qualities of an effective website
1. Clear Purpose
Your website should have a clear goal such as selling products, providing information, or building brand awareness. All headlines and CTAs should make it clear what to do each step of the way. This will help you attract the right visitors and convert them into customers.
2. Quality Content
Your website should be updated regularly with fresh, high-quality content that is relevant to your target audience. This will keep visitors coming back for more and help you improve your search engine ranking.
3. User Friendly
Your website should be easy to use and navigate, with a clear layout, compelling copywriting, and intuitive design. This will make it a delightful experience for visitors and encourage them to stay on your site longer.
4. Simple & Attractive
Your website should be visually appealing and easy on the eyes, without being too cluttered or overwhelming. This will create a positive first impression and make visitors more likely to stick around.
5. Responsive Design
Your website should be designed to work well on all devices, from desktop computers to mobile phones. This will ensure that visitors can access your site regardless of their device, which is increasingly important in today's mobile-first world.
6. SEO-Optimized
Your website should be optimized for search engines, so that it can be easily found by potential customers. This can be done by using relevant keywords and phrases throughout your website and by submitting your site to search engines.
Websites we’ve designed & built
Our Web Design Process
The truth is, most businesses need to rebuild their websites again and again… Why? Because web designers usually skip steps 1-3, which are crucial to a successful website. This is our tried & true process.
1. Goal Identification & Research
Define the website scope and objectives:
We work with you to determine the purpose, goals, and target audience of your website. This helps us guide the design process, and ensure that the website meets your company’s needs.
Conduct audience research and competitive analysis:
We research the competition, market trends, and user behavior to inform the design decisions. This helps us create a website that is both visually appealing and user-friendly.
2. Sitemap & Wireframe Creation
Define the website's structure:
We create a sitemap to outline the pages and sections of your website, and how they will be linked together. This helps us to create a website that is easy to navigate.
Create wireframes to visualize the website's design:
Wireframes are low to mid-fidelity sketches/outlines of the website's pages, which can be used to get feedback on the design before it is finalized. This helps us ensure that the website meets your expectations.
3. Content Creation
Develop a content strategy:
We work with you to create a content plan that outlines the types of content that will be included on your website. This helps us ensure that the website is informative, engaging, and relevant to your target audience.
Write high-quality, compelling, SEO-optimized content:
We write content that is informative, interesting, and relevant to your target audience. We also use keywords and phrases throughout the content to help your website rank higher in search engine results pages (SERPs).
4. Visual Elements
Turn user experience into visuals:
We work with you to envision the overall look and feel of your website in a way that creates a welcoming ease for your users. This also helps us create a website that is visually appealing and matches your brand identity.
Create design mockups:
We create visual representations of the website's look and feel using Figma. This high-fidelity mockup will include colors, typography, images, and all other design elements. This helps us get feedback on the design before it goes off to development.
5. Site Build
Develop and test the website:
We use the design mockups as a guide to build your website and test it to ensure it meets the project goals and objectives. This helps us ensure that the website is functional and meets your needs.
Soft launch and monitor website functionality:
We publish your website and monitor it to ensure it is functioning as expected, identify and fix any bugs, and make any necessary updates. This helps us ensure that your website is perfect before you promote it.
6. Launch!
Time to celebrate, so grab a drink!
But first, let’s define your launch goals:
Do you want to generate leads, increase sales, or build brand awareness? Once you know your goals, we develop a launch strategy to achieve them.
Promoting your website:
We will also help you promote your website by sharing it on social media, in email newsletters, and in other marketing materials. This helps you reach your target audience and drive traffic to your website. Wohooo!
Dr. Sara Rapaport
Naturopathic Doctor
Noé & the WTJ team designed me a beautiful website. They were also incredibly patient as I continued to make changes, and really made working together a collaborative process. I highly recommend WTJ!
Our clients love building websites with us!
Dr. Joseph Garcia
Baby Sign Language
Over four years, we had a problem several web designers couldn't solve. Noé's team came up with a solution within weeks. Our new website and online course was ready quicker than anticipated.
Rani & Laura
Therapy Practice
Working with Noé & Worth The Journey on our website was fun and soul-searching. They captured our vision of spaciousness. Clients often note that they feel calm when they visit the site.
Website packages for small businesses
We offer a range of affordable website design packages to match your business.
Website Packages
starting at
$5000
- 10-30 Pages
- Mobile Responsive
- SEO Keyword Research
- Professional Copywriting
- UX Research & Mockups
- Custom Design & Layout
- Integrations & Apps Included
Brand & Website Packages
save $200
$7000
- 10-30 Pages
- Mobile Responsive
- SEO Keyword Research
- Professional Copywriting
- UX Research & Mockups
- Custom Design & Layout
- Integrations & Apps Included
- Complete Brand Strategy
- Unique Logo
- Brand Fonts & Colors
- Custom Brand Icons & Illustrations
- Brand Style Guide
E-Commerce & Custom Design
Contact Us
- Unlimited Pages
- Unlimited Products
- Custom Animations
- Online Presence Audit
- SEO Keyword Research
- Professional Copywriting
- UX Wireframes & Mockups
- Custom Design & Layout
- Integrations & Apps Included
FAQ's about Web Design
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When you’re wondering how much you should pay someone to make you a website, or what’s a good budget for a website, keep the following in mind:
Paying someone to design your website professionally is almost always a better idea than doing it yourself. A web design agency knows the ins and outs of modern, trending web design and can optimize your website for SEO and responsive, user-friendly design.
The minimum cost to build a truly great website is around $5000 depending on the complexity of the site. Any cheaper than that and something fishy is going on, like no SEO research or bad copywriting (which defeats the purpose of having a website).
Unless you’re a large corporation with an extremely complex website, you shouldn’t pay more than $100,000 for a website.
Before hiring a web design agency, make sure to have a free strategy meeting or consultation. The agency should not charge you for this time. If they do, again something sketchy is going on. During the meeting, ask all the questions you have and get a feel for what it will be like to work with the team. They should be able to answer all your questions and make you feel confident they’ll deliver you an excellent website.
For an average-sized small business, you’ll typically pay between $5,000 to $50,000 for a website.
Want to know about our transparent pricing? Take a look at our web design packages for all the details.
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If you’re wondering, “How much does a good web designer cost?” it’s worth noting that web design agencies like Worth The Journey allow for a more comprehensive and efficient approach to web design than working with a single web designer. In other words, you’re much more likely to get a high-quality website if you work with an agency.
The cost of web design services depends on the complexity of the project. Typically, web design agencies charge anywhere from $5,000 to $50,000 or more for a website. E-commerce websites, which require more functionality and technical expertise, can cost $10,000 to $100,000 or more.
At Worth The Journey we offer a range of affordable website packages starting at $5000, as well as completely custom packages for larger-scale and enterprise businesses.
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As with all aspects of building a website, the cost can vary. But typically a domain will run you between $10-15/year. Specialized domains can cost more, up to $50/year.
We recommend using Google Domains to register your domain. They make an easy job of getting professional emails set up, and they include WHOIS privacy on all domain purchases.
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Each website hosting platform (Wordpress, Squarespace, Shopify, Wix, Weebly…) will charge you either monthly or yearly to host the content of your website.
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The cost to maintain a website monthly can vary widely depending on the size, complexity, and requirements of the website. On average, the cost can range anywhere from $50 to $1,000 or more per month. Here are some factors that can impact the cost of website maintenance:
Hosting: The cost of hosting a website can vary depending on the type of hosting solution you choose. A shared hosting plan can cost as little as $5 per month, while a dedicated server can cost upwards of $500 per month.
Content updates: The frequency and complexity of content updates can also impact the cost of website maintenance. Simple updates such as adding new blog posts or changing product prices may not cost much, while more complex updates such as custom functionality or integration with third-party tools can be more expensive.
Design updates: Updating the design of a website can also impact the cost of website maintenance. Simple updates such as changing the color scheme or updating images can be relatively cheap, while more complex updates such as a complete redesign of the website can be much more expensive.
Ultimately, the cost of website maintenance will depend on the specific needs and requirements of each website, and you should work with your website development team to determine a budget that meets your needs and goals.
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An SEO agency is definitely worth it if you're looking to boost your website's visibility and increase your online presence. SEO, or search engine optimization, is a critical component of digital marketing and involves optimizing your website to rank higher in search engine results pages (SERPs).
By working with an SEO agency, you'll benefit from the expertise of professionals who are well-versed in the latest SEO strategies and techniques.
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We recommend you use one of two web design software platforms: Squarespace if you sell services, and Shopify if you sell products. There are hundreds of platforms out there, but these are the best two.
Neither requires in depth coding knowledge, complex widgets, endless updates, or are a nightmare to maintain (like Wordpress, and countless others). We’re all about using the best website platforms that make beautiful, user-interactive websites with rich capabilities and integrations that are super easy to maintain over time.
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Glad you asked! We just so happen to have a comprehensive video on this topic. Watch this video to learn everything you need to know about shooting, editing, and getting photos ready for your website or working with a photographer to do the same.
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Yes! We offer full SEO research and copywriting for all our website packages. If you want to do the copywriting for your own website, we’re happy for you to do it too. *Note: you will always get to do a final editing pass on all website copy before it goes live.
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To be honest, we don’t know any entrepreneur who hasn’t had bad experiences with designers. It totally sucks.
That’s why we’re dedicated to delivering you an amazing website with a smooth experience all the way there.
Here’s how we are committed to your success.
We are always 100% transparent with you about pricing, the website-building process, and any concerns you may have.
We’re different from other designers and agencies because we promise:
No hidden fees (yuck!)
No restricted access to your website
No leaving you with a complex site with messy code you can’t edit or update
Before we finish your website we will:
Teach you how to use your website
Turn ownership of the website and all assets over to you
Be available 24/7 for website maintenance and future tech support when you need it
With us you can breathe easy, knowing you have a dedicated, friendly team at your back.
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Unfortunately, no. Building a website in 2 weeks is simply too tight a timeline to make it half-way decent. To be honest, if someone offers you a 2-week website build, turn them down! It’s going to be a horrible website.
Depending on the complexity and size of the website, it typically takes anywhere from 1 to 3 months to build. This includes the time for SEO research, design, development, testing, and any necessary revisions.
To ensure that you have a high-quality website that meets your needs, it's best to allow for a more realistic timeline that allows for proper planning, design, and development.
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The time it takes to design a website can vary greatly based on a number of factors like the size and complexity of the website, the design requirements, and the amount of content already created before the project begins. Because we believe in super high-quality, well-researched content, our websites typically take an average of 2-3 months to build.
More specifically…
How many hours does it take to design a website?
As a rough estimate, it can take anywhere from 50 to 300 hours to design a website, with the average being around 50-100 hours. It really depends on the specific needs and goals of your website. The more complex the website with multiple sections, custom graphics, and interactive features, the longer it takes.
To get a more accurate estimate of how many hours it will take to design your website, it's best to consult with our website design team. We’ll be able to assess your needs and provide you with a more detailed timeline and budget for your project.
Ready for a beautiful & professional website?
A well-designed website is your business’s most powerful tool. It will turn visitors into customers and grow your business. If you're ready to take it to the next level, schedule a free consultation with us!