Small Website Updates and Design Projects

I’m Melissa McGlenn, a website designer in Bend, Oregon, and you don’t need a full rebuild to fix the one thing bothering you about your site.

Maybe it’s the page that’s out of date. The banner for the sale that starts next week. The about paragraph you’ve been meaning to rewrite since spring. It’s not big enough to justify a whole new website, but it’s been on your list long enough that you’ve stopped seeing it, and your customers haven’t.

If you have a website and need one thing done well, I can take that on as its own project, priced for exactly what it is. No redesign pitch. No pressure to start over. Just the fix you asked for, done cleanly, with a short note afterward so you know what changed.

I’ve been doing this since 2002, and I work on sites I built and sites I didn’t. Most small updates are finished in a few days to about two weeks, and you’ll know how many hours it will take before I touch anything.

Here’s the thing. A small fix that’s been waiting a year has usually cost you more than the fix would have. So tell me what’s bugging you, and let’s get it off your list.

Melissa McGlenn, website designer in Bend, Oregon

What counts as an à la carte web design project?

These fit here without turning into a full redesign:

  • Updating or redesigning a single page
  • Adding a new page to an existing site
  • Creating a banner, header graphic, or promotional image
  • Swapping out a section, like your hero image or your about paragraph
  • A small copy or layout refresh ahead of a season, sale, or event

Not sure if your request fits? Ask.

How much does a small website project cost?

Small projects run on my hourly time, sold in blocks of ten hours at $150 an hour. The hours never expire, so whatever is left after your project stays in your account for the next thing. I’ll tell you how many hours a project will take before I touch anything.

How long does a small website update take?

Small projects run on my hourly time, sold in blocks of ten hours for $1,500 per block, a savings from my hourly rate of $189. The hours never expire, so whatever is left after your project stays in your account for the next thing.

When you need a full rebuild instead

Sometimes the one thing bothering you is a symptom. If the whole site is out of date, if you can’t update it yourself, or if it isn’t bringing in calls or bookings, a single fix is money spent on the wrong problem. In that case I’ll point you to a full website project instead, and I’ll tell you why.

Do you work on websites you didn’t build?

Yes, I work on sites other people built. Give me a login and I’ll look at what’s there before I quote anything, so I know how the site was put together and what it will take to make your change cleanly. I make the change you asked for, I make sure nothing else on the site broke in the process, and I leave you a short note on what I did. If I find something that needs attention beyond the one fix, I’ll tell you, and then it’s your call.

Frequently asked questions

Can I hire you for just a banner or graphic, not a full website?
Yes. Small design requests like a banner, a header graphic, or a promotional image are exactly what this service is for.
How fast can a small website update turn around?
Most small updates take a few days to about two weeks, depending on how much content is involved and how many rounds of feedback we go through together.
How much does a small website update cost?

Small projects run on blocks of ten hours for $1,500 per block, a savings from my $189 hourly rate. Most single-page updates, banners, and section swaps fit comfortably inside one block, and unused hours carry forward to your next project.

Do you work on websites you didn't originally build?
Yes. I can work inside an existing site whether I built it or not, once you give me access to make the changes.
How do I know if I need a full redesign instead of a small fix?
If your site is outdated across the board or isn’t turning visitors into calls or bookings, a small fix won’t solve that. I’ll tell you honestly which one fits your situation on our first call.

Tell me what’s bugging you.

If it’s small, we’ll fix it. If it’s bigger, I’ll tell you. Either way you’ll know what it takes before anything starts.

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