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web design
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Get a beautiful and easy-to-update website that brings your vision to life with custom designs, seamless functionality, and a touch of fun.
Creating websites with these key elements in mind:
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Engage Visitors Quickly
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Mobile Responsive
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Clear Navigation
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Accessibility
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SEO Optimized
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Security
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Easy to Update
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Brand Consistency
dream big, we got this
Website development and content can feel overwhelming. Whether you need to launch a new site or refresh an old one, it’s easy to get stuck not knowing where to begin or who to rely on.
We can help. We believe every project should include imagination and aspiration with a good dose of practicality and intention. We can create and develop an amazing website for you that checks all the beautiful (and purposeful) boxes.
Whitney Childers, owner of Glee Media, is a writer, editor and Squarespace web designer. She puts clients at ease, solves problems and brings fun to the experience of creating beautiful and user-friendly custom websites.
our services
Custom Website Design
We design and develop custom Squarespace websites that are tailored for small, mid-sized and larger businesses and nonprofits.
Editing + Copywriting
Need help wrangling your web content into shape or just want to start from scratch? Clear, concise and clever is how we roll.
Consulting + Training
From updates to your current Squarespace site to training you how to do it yourself, we offer 1:1 consulting and training options.
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"Whitney took a jumble of ideas and input and translated that into a coherent, user-friendly and beautiful website."
CAROLINE RODRIGUEZ
Executive Director, High Valley Transit -
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"Whitney articulated my ideas thoroughly and creatively through content and our website(s)."
JEFFREY ROSENBLUTH, MD
Medical Director of the Spinal Cord Injury Acute Rehabilitation program
at the University of Utah Health Sciences Center
our work
faq
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A new custom website with SEO and CMS training starts at $3,350. See everything that’s included plus learn about Our Process. Website Design
In a hurry? Check out the Fast Track Site at $1,800. We only do a few of these a year.
A deposit is required when the contract is signed to book the project.
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Smaller projects - 6 pages - can take three weeks or less once content (the words and images are ready. Large projects can take up to 3-4 months.
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That’s usually not a problem! A smaller team affords us some flexibility in moving projects around to make way for a fast-approaching deadline. However, an expedited fee may be charged for the accommodation.
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You start filling out a quick questionnaire to get in touch with us. We’ll set up a time to connect about your project and give you a ballpark estimate. If you decide to move forward, we have a Zoom meeting to talk about the details and dreams for the new website, desired functionality and more. Then you’ll receive a thorough project scope, contract and off we go.
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Yes! With over 25 years of newspaper, magazine, and website writing and editing experience we offer these services — whether you need copywriting or just a refreshed edit.
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After the euphoria of launching your new site, you’ll be prepared to make simple updates to content on the site thanks to our How-To video tutorials that you can access at any time. We’re also available for quick questions if you get stuck.
Need more assistance, new pages, or more functionality? We offer an affordable ongoing monthly service plan for light help or monthly retainer work for more hefty help. We’re also always available for per-hour hiring.