Before design begins I work with you to understand your goals, audience, priorities and hallmarks. Here’s an outline of my process for building fast, beautiful, easy-to-manage websites to help you grow and engage your audience:
PROCESS
I Make Having a Great Website Easy
A LITTLE ABOUT ME
My name is Karen and I have been a computer geek since first introduced to coding in elementary school. I grew up in Southern California and am a graduate of University of California San Diego. My first assignment at my first college web class was to build a sample search engine page. My T.A. from that class later helped form Google – he didn’t use my idea. I moved to Telluride in 1997, and was Operations Director (and go-to staff techie) for thirteen years, first at Mountainfilm and then at Ah Haa School for the Arts. Now I make websites full-time, and hike and bike in the mountains with my daughter whenever I can.
KO Web Design works best with small- and medium-sized businesses ready to invest in a professional online presence, nonprofits seeking clear communication and community engagement and those who value thoughtful design and long-term support.
WEB DESIGN FAQS
What about AI (artificial intelligence)?
I love to use AI to streamline development, deliver high-quality sites more efficiently and add customized functionality and CRMs. But AI builder tools need an experienced editor.
If you are looking for custom-built AI apps, or guidance on integrating AI into your business, I’m your gal! Contact me today to learn more.
How long does it take to build a website?
Small, simple websites usually take 2-3 weeks. Larger or more complex sites can take 6-8 weeks, or more, to get just right.
How much does a new website cost?
Every project is different but most custom websites fall within the following ranges:
- Small brochure websites: $2,000 – $5,000
- Nonprofit and content-rich sites: $4,000 – $9,000
- Advanced custom projects: $8,000+
The cost of a new website depends on a lot of factors. Here are a few considerations that will affect the budget:
- Size of website (how many pages it has)
- Level of design (unique pages, customization)
- Functionality required (web forms, ecommerce, automations)
Get in touch and I’d be happy to put together a proposal for you!
Why hire a professional designer?
Many do-it-yourself platforms and ai assisted (vibe code) website builders can be a helpful starting point, but most people still benefit from working with an experienced designer when they want a website that truly represents their brand and performs well.
What information should I have for our initial call?
If you have a current website, please send me the URL. Look over your site and notice what you like, and don’t like, about it. Take a look around the web and track some websites that you love (look and feel, functionality, navigation). Think about who your target audience is, what you want to communicate to them, and what actions you want them to take. Are there functions your website could perform to make your life easier? Dream big!
You're hired! Now how do I deliver content for the website?
I can pull existing content from your current website without you needing to do anything. Or, you can send me new content using whichever method you are comfortable with, I’m flexible. If you want me to come up with content, I can do that too!
