FAQs about website design

It happens, so please just let me know as early as you can. We'll review where things are and agree the next steps, although your original launch date may need to move. If a project stalls for a long time for reasons outside my control, the interim payment may apply, and the payment stages are explained on my website pricing guide and calculator page.

It depends on my availability and how ready your content is, but most straightforward websites take around two to four weeks. Larger or more complex projects take longer, and I'll give you a realistic timescale once I've seen the scope. If you have a deadline in mind, get in touch early and let me know.

It gives you a realistic starting figure based on the options you choose, including pages, content support, CMS and SEO. It can't allow for every integration or unusual requirement, so I'll always confirm the final scope and cost in a written quotation once we've talked. My website design process shows how we get from first ideas to an agreed brief.

I keep it simple: 50% before we start, and the balance once your website is finished and ready to launch, before it goes live or is transferred to you. Invoices are due within seven days. If a project stalls for reasons outside my control, I may invoice a further 25% after two months, which comes off the final balance. Everything's set out in my terms and conditions.

Your annual Webflow hosting, which depends on whether your site needs a Basic, CMS or Ecommerce plan. Domain renewals, optional support and any third-party services are separate. My website pricing guide and calculator shows the current hosting options, and your quotation sets out the ongoing costs clearly.

Extra pages, new features, additional content work, integrations, licensed images or changes to the agreed brief can all add to the cost, as can third-party subscriptions. The important thing is that there are no surprises: I'll always discuss and price any changes before doing the work. My terms and conditions explain the details.

They're examples rather than fixed packages. Each includes design, build and first-year hosting, while the content, SEO and CMS allowances vary. The blog example includes setting up the blog and adding three posts you supply, rather than writing three new articles. Your quotation confirms exactly what's included, and my website design process shows how we agree the scope.

My website pricing guide and calculator is the best place to start. You can compare example projects and adjust the pages, content support, SEO, CMS features and hosting to suit you. It gives you an indicative price with VAT shown separately, and I'll confirm everything in a written quotation before any work begins.

Yes, easily. Calls, video meetings, email and screen-sharing mean we can do everything without meeting in person, although I'm always happy to meet locally. One main point of contact on your side keeps things moving nicely. My website design process shows what's involved at each stage.

Just let me know what you'd like to change, ideally in writing, and I'll explain any effect on scope, timing and cost. We'll agree it before any extra work starts, which keeps new requests separate from the refinements already included. My terms and conditions explain how changes are handled.

Anything you already have is useful: your current website, logo and brand assets, information about your services, examples of good enquiries and any content or images. It also helps to know about required features, deadlines and the problems you'd like to solve. Don't worry about having every answer, though. The contact page is the easiest place to start.

Mainly your knowledge of the business, a few decisions along the way and timely feedback at agreed points. You may also need to supply or approve content, images and account access. Having one main contact who gathers everyone's feedback makes a big difference. How much input you'll need depends on the content support you choose in my website pricing guide and calculator.

Yes, it's something I do regularly. I provide white-label Webflow development for creative and brand agencies and work from supplied designs, including Figma files. We'll agree responsive behaviour, interactions, CMS needs and who supplies what before the build begins. Just get in touch with your brief.

I'll read through what you've sent and come back to you with any questions. Then we'll talk about your goals, the likely scope, budget and timing, and agree the next step together. You don't need a finished brief to get started. My website design process explains what happens if we decide to work together.

No. We can start with a free, no-obligation chat about your business and what you need. The paid Website Strategy Session is there if you'd like a detailed review and written action plan before deciding what to do, but it's never a compulsory step before getting a quote.

Yes. You'll work directly with me, Graham Barr, from our first conversation through design, build and handover. No account managers, no passing you around. You can find out a bit more about me on my About page.

Webflow is the platform I use to design, build and host custom websites. It brings design, hosting and content management together in one place, so your team can easily update text, images and CMS content while the design stays protected. Here's more on how I use it for Webflow website design and development.

Not directly. A Webflow site can't be converted into a working WordPress, Wix or Squarespace site, so moving would mean rebuilding it on the new platform. Webflow can export static code, but that leaves the CMS and hosting features behind. If that flexibility matters to you, it's worth talking about before we start your Webflow website design and development.

Yes, either is possible. Once any outstanding invoices are settled, I can transfer your project to your own Webflow account or another designer's workspace. We'll just check hosting, permissions and any licences first. My terms and conditions explain how transfers work.

Your content is always yours. Once the project is paid in full, the final design and project-specific work belong to you too. Webflow itself, third-party assets and my own reusable tools have their own licences, and who controls the hosting account is a separate choice. My terms and conditions set it all out clearly.

Yes. Webflow lets several people work on your site with different levels of access, including an outside marketing agency. We'll agree who needs access and what they'll manage, as seats and costs depend on your plan. It's also worth agreeing who publishes, so nobody's changes go live by accident. Just get in touch before adding anyone new.

It depends on your editing role and how the site was built. Updating content and building new page layouts are different jobs, but Webflow's Marketer role makes it possible to create new pages from the sections already designed for your site. If that's something you need, get in touch and we'll find the right setup.

Yes. At handover I'll show you how everything works, so you're confident updating your content and CMS. If your team needs a refresher or extra training later on, that's easily arranged. My website design process shows where handover fits.

Quite a lot. Depending on how your site is set up, your team can update everyday text and images and manage CMS content such as news, projects or team profiles. Bigger structural changes or new features may still need me, which keeps the design consistent. If there's something specific you'd like to manage yourself, just get in touch.

Yes, absolutely. A new website can be far clearer and easier to use while keeping the branding your customers already recognise. I'll review what you have and flag anything that needs tidying up, with any extra design work agreed separately. Here's more on my Webflow website design and development.

For smaller jobs, yes. I'm happy to help with a simple logo, icons or supporting graphics. For a full brand identity, I'd usually recommend a branding specialist and I'm happy to work alongside them. Either way, we'll agree who's doing what before we start, so just get in touch with what you already have.

That's exactly why we review designs early. We'll talk through what isn't working and relate it back to the brief, your customers and the direction we agreed, and I'll refine it from there. If the brief itself changes, that may need a revised quote, but I'll always tell you first. My terms and conditions explain the difference.

Yes. Every website I build is designed for phones, tablets and desktops, with readable text, clear navigation, sensible headings, good contrast and easy-to-use forms. If you need a formal accessibility audit or a specific standard verified, let me know at the start so it's included. Accessibility is built into every stage of my website design process.

Either of us. You're welcome to supply your logo, brand assets and photos, and I can help fill any gaps or source suitable images. Photography, stock images and extra graphics can add to the cost, and anything supplied needs to be properly licensed. My terms and conditions explain who's responsible for what.

No. You can supply finished content, send me drafts to polish or have me write everything from scratch. I'll still need your knowledge and approval to make sure it's accurate. Your quotation confirms what's included, and my website pricing guide and calculator lets you compare the content options.

Yes. We'll look at your services, your audiences and the questions people ask, then plan a structure that makes everything easy to find. A smaller business might need just a few pages, while others benefit from separate service pages or CMS content. It's all part of my website design process.

Designed for your business. I start from a blank canvas and design around your content, your customers and what you want the website to achieve. Your existing branding guides the look, and familiar layouts keep it easy to use, but nothing comes from an off-the-shelf theme. You can see the range in my website portfolio.

I'm here for updates, technical questions, improvements and further Webflow development whenever you need them, and you can manage everyday content yourself. There's no compulsory monthly contract. Extra work is charged at my hourly rate, which you'll find in my terms and conditions, and I always agree the likely cost before starting.

Don't panic, and try not to make any more changes. Just tell me which page or item was affected and what happened, and I'll work out the best way to put it right, whether that's a quick fix or restoring a backup. Restoring an older version can undo other work, so it's best handled carefully. Please get in touch rather than trying to fix it alone.

I'll hand everything over, show you how your website is organised and make sure you're comfortable with everyday editing. After that, I'm here for updates, improvements and further development whenever you need them, while your hosting simply continues on its agreed terms. My guide to editing your website covers the day-to-day.

Carefully. Before launch, I review your existing pages and URLs, set up the redirects needed and check the domain arrangements, so you don't lose the visibility you've built up. Email needs coordinating too, although I don't set up or move email myself. A Website Strategy Session is a good way to plan all this before a rebuild.

No, and I'd be a little wary of anyone who does. Google and the AI platforms decide what they show, and your market, competitors and reputation all play a part. What I can promise is honesty: I'll explain what I'm doing, why it matters and how we'll measure progress. If an audit has left you worried, a Website Strategy Session is a good way to work out which findings actually matter.

A new website gives your marketing a strong base, but people still need a reason to visit. Depending on your market, that might mean referrals, helpful articles, your Google Business Profile, social media, email or paid advertising. We'll talk about where the website fits during my website design process and agree what's included.

Every website I build includes Standard SEO foundations, such as page titles, descriptions and basic business information. The Premium SEO & AI Search upgrade adds more detailed structured data and AI search work. Your quotation lists exactly what's included, and you can compare both options in my website pricing guide and calculator.