Website Design & Development

You built the business. Now it needs a home online that sounds like you.

I’m Melissa McGlenn, and I’ve been designing websites in Bend, Oregon since 2012. A complete website with me includes strategy, copywriting, a custom design, and a full launch, so you know exactly what you’re getting before we start. I build every site around the way people actually read on a phone, and I write the words with you in working sessions, so the finished site sounds like your business and not like a template someone else filled in.

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What’s included in a website design project?

Every project starts with a working session where we get clear on what your site needs to say and who it needs to speak to. From there, you get:

    • A beautiful custom design built for your brand, not a pre-made theme with your logo dropped in
    • Copywriting done together in working sessions, so the site sounds like you
    • A build made for phones first, since that’s where most of your visitors will find you
    • A way for people to contact you, book you, or buy from you, set up and tested before launch
    • A launch call and a short training session, so you can make small changes yourself without waiting on anyone

Which type of website does your business need?

Not every business needs the same kind of site. Here’s how the three main options differ.

1-Page webSites

A single scrolling page that covers what you do, who it’s for, and how to reach you. This is the right fit if your business is simple to explain and you don’t need separate pages for services, a blog, or a shop.

Business Websites

A multi-page site with separate pages for your services, your story, and how to reach you. This is the right fit for most established businesses that need room to explain what they offer and build trust before someone reaches out.

Ecommerce Stores

A full site with product pages, a cart, and checkout built in. Choose this if you’re selling products directly, not just booking calls or collecting inquiries.

How does the website design process work?

How long does it take to build a website?

Most projects take six to ten weeks from kickoff. The biggest variable is how quickly we get through the writing sessions together.

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Kickoff call

We start by talking. I want to know your business, what you’re hoping the site will do for you, and what’s been frustrating about the one you have or the one you’ve been putting off. No homework before this call. Just come as you are.

Writing sessions

This is the part most people dread, so we do it together. You talk, I ask the right questions, and I shape what you say into words that sound like you. You never sit alone in front of a blank page.

Design and build

I bring you the look and feel first, and we go through it together. If something doesn’t feel like you, say so. This is exactly when to say it. Once it feels right, I take it from here. The site comes together, every form and button and link gets tested, and you get updates along the way so you’re never wondering where things stand.

Launch call

Before it goes live, we sit down and I walk you through your site, front to back. You’ll know how it works and how to make small changes yourself, and you’ll know I’m still a phone call away.

What if I already have a website?

We don’t automatically start from scratch. Bring me what you have and I’ll tell you honestly what’s worth keeping and what’s holding you back. Sometimes the right move is a full rebuild. Sometimes it’s a smaller, targeted update, which is its own project with its own scope and cost.

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    Frequently asked questions

    What's the difference between a 1-page site and a full website?
    A 1-page site puts everything on one scrolling page and works well for simple businesses. A full website has separate pages for services, about, and contact, and gives you more room to build trust with a visitor before they reach out.
    Do you build on WordPress, or something else?
    Both, depending on what your business needs. I build on WordPress when you want a site you fully own, with room to grow into a blog, a shop, or whatever comes next. I also build on GoHighLevel, which puts your website, your funnels, your email, your booking calendar, and your follow-up all in one place, so nothing is duct-taped together. We’ll talk through which one fits on the strategy call, and you won’t need to know the difference before then.
    Can I update the site myself after it launches?
    Yes. Every project ends with a training session so you can make small changes, like updating text or swapping a photo, without needing to call me for every little thing.
    What if I already have a website and just need it redesigned?
    Bring me what you have. I’ll tell you what’s worth keeping and whether a full redesign or a smaller update is the better fit for your budget and timeline.
    Do you build ecommerce sites?
    Yes. Ecommerce sites are priced based on how many products you’re selling and what kind of checkout experience you need.
    How long does it take to build a website?
    Most projects take six to ten weeks from the kickoff call. The biggest variable is how quickly we get through the writing sessions together, which is why they are built into the project instead of left as homework.
    Do I have to write my own website copy?
    No. We write it together in working sessions. You talk, I ask questions, and I shape what you say into words that sound like you. You never sit alone in front of a blank page.
    What happens after the website launches?
    Before it goes live, we sit down for a launch call and I walk you through the site front to back, including how to make small changes yourself. After that, I am still a phone call away, and ongoing support is available if you want help with marketing after launch.

    Ready when you are.

    Book a free strategy call, tell me about your business, and I’ll tell you which site fits and what it would take to build it. No charge, no pressure, and a clear answer either way.

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