CMS Portfolio Web Package
for Photographers, Artists, Designers & Craftspeople
Simple, Stylish & Easy to Update CMS Websites
All the websites I design are completely bespoke, but I do offer a CMS Designer Portfolio Package specifically tailored for creative individuals and small companies who want a simple but stylish, image led and content managed site (CMS) to showcase a gallery of work, but at a more affordable price than a completely bespoke CMS site.
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- Bespoke Design
I will create a simple but stylish grid based design to tie in with YOUR branding.
- CMS Build
There are 2 options for the CMS build so you can update all your own content as and when YOU need via your own easy-to-use admin area as follows:
Option 1) Using my Associate Developer's Bespoke CMS
Option 2) Using Wordpress (adding custom modules/plug-ins with the bespoke artwork/layout added as the design theme).
- Image Copyright System
All images can be automatically digitally watermarked to avoid anyone copying YOUR work (using CMS Option 1 only).
- Easy Handover
Your CMS site will be put live and handed over to YOU ready for you to simply complete inputting your text content and images, or I can input all the content for you to further help get you started.
- CMS Training
I can send easy to follow instructions by email for using the CMS and can offer on-going email and telephone support, and can offer an initial face-to-face training session at my Dorset office.
- More Affordable
My Developers have created a CMS that can be easily deployed specifically for this package, therefore making it more affordable than a fully bespoke CMS built from scratch. Alternatively we can use Wordpress, particularly if you want an integrated Blog.
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Designed by a Creative - for Creatives
With a degree in Fine Art (Painting), and having designed over 100 completely bespoke websites in 9 years, I believe you cannot underestimate the impact of good web design when it is combined with good branding, careful planning, and an understanding of web accessibility, usability and search engines. However, in my experience many creatives just want a very minimal but stylish site that shows off a gallery of their work, and on an individual's budget. This is precisely why I have developed this package.
No Design Templates - Ever
I NEVER use design templates
- EVER, so your site will still be designed from scratch using a grid based layout, and using the CMS my Developers have created specifically for this package, or Wordpress if preferred. I also believe that off-the-shelf websites, templates or blog themes are a false economy and are often difficult to adapt unless you know how to edit CSS, HTML and/or code, and often end up looking unprofessional or at best bland and the same as nearly every other site on the web.
Designed for YOU
My CMS Designer Portfolio Package is aimed at professional creatives who want my guidance, support and expertise as YOUR Web Designer, and a professional looking site that doesn't have the design limitations or technical issues involved in using an off-the-shelf web template.
Let your work speak for itself
(BUT presentation is everything!)
You may want a simple site that lets your work speak for itself, but it is also important that the design elements work for you - to fit with your style, show off your work to its best advantage and work with your branding. Sometimes even a little expert design can make a big difference! This is why I believe it is so important to work with a good Web Designer.
As with all my bespoke projects, I aim to create easy to use, beautiful and engaging websites of an exceptionally high quality that you will be proud to promote, and your users will want to share on their social networks, and keep returning to.
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- Web Design
- Web Page Build
- Easy to use CMS (Content Management System)
- Multiple Albums/Galleries (if required)
- Animated Images (e.g., jQuery for scrolling or fading in/out)
- Static links to your Blog and/or Social Networks (if required)
- FREE Web and Email Hosting for 1 year
- FREE Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- FREE Google Analytics (to view site visitor statistics if required)
- FREE CMS Training (from my Dorset office only).
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I also offer a range of optional extras at additional costs if required:
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- Logo Design
- Image Copyright System
- Customised or Integrated Blog (using Wordpress)
- Live Social Networking Feeds (for latest Tweets and Blog posts)
- Share Buttons (for users to share your site on Twitter, Facebook and other social networks)
- Product links to any External Shopping Sites (e.g., Etsy, Redbubble, Society6, Spreadshirt, Blurb etc)
- Online Payments (for bookings, selling prints etc)
- Online Bookings Calendar (to book sessions)
- Private/Client Login (for your clients to view Private Wedding or Portrait Albums)
- Video Embedding
- Contact Form and/or Mailing List Sign-Up Form
- Email Marketing (Design and HTML Build plus optional Mail Management using Campaign Monitor or via your CMS admin)
- Customised Facebook Landing Pages (Design and Set-Up)
- Stationery Design (including business cards and letterheads).
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