Services

It’s not just about an online presence anymore. To connect with your potential guests, it’s essential that you have not only a web presence, but well-designed, interactive one at that. I can make it easy for you to do all that. I can create or upgrade your website and brochures, add an online reservation system, and even help you participate in the social media sphere—all proven strategies for making connections, and bringing in more reservations and revenue.

Web Design. Custom creation of a simple, multi-page website or an owner-updated blog-style site that highlights the unique features and stellar service offered by your B&B.

Online Reservation Systems. Make it easy for guests to make reservations with you by integrating a reservation system into your website. With one click, guests can book their rooms or suites, and suddenly your administrative tasks, like collecting deposits and updating your calendar, are done automatically.

E-commerce. Do you sell your artwork or handicrafts at your B&B? Put those products online. That way pasts guests who enjoyed your art can order more without having to travel all the way back to Alaska.

Graphic Design. Printed materials to go along with your website and reservation system can go a long way in promoting the image of your business. A consistent design across all media will vouch for the professionalism and quality of your B&B’s services.

Email Marketing. Stay in touch with past and future guests with permission marketing. Guests who opt into your mailing list can learn about your winter specials or holiday weekend getaways, or get updates on life at your B&B.

Social Media Marketing. Learn to harness the power of social media. Connect with potential guests via a variety of media, and be as involved as you want, from low-owner-interactivity TripAdvisor to always-in-the-know Twitter, or join associations or aggregator sites like Alaska B&B Association or Lonely Planet, or simply update guests on the world according to you with your own blog.

Any combination of services is possible. If you’ve got an idea or two, contact me for a free consultation or a project quote, or if you’ve got questions, I’m available to answer them. You can contact me via a variety of methods: see the sidebar, or fill out the online form. You can also see examples of projects I’ve worked on in the past on the Portfolio page.

Rates.
My hourly rate is $75 per hour, and I use that rate as a base to come up with a flat cost for each project. To figure out a project cost, I estimate how many hours I will need to complete all phases of the project and how much support you will need, and I also try to factor in any additional costs. Some examples include initial domain registration and hosting fees, if this is something you haven’t already covered yourself; printing costs for any printed materials; or software and plug-ins that help an e-commerce or blog site run more smoothly (and these are things we will have discussed during the initial consultation). Maintenance or updates outside of the project agreement are billed at the hourly rate. The Process page gives an overview of what goes into the completion of a web design project; take a look to see what happens at each stage.

I require a deposit of 50% of the project cost to get started, and balance is due when the project is finished.