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The short answer is about 1-3 months from our project kick-off and strategy meeting.

The long answer is incredibly nuanced and depends on a multiple of factors some on the side of the client, and others on the our side. Here is what that looks like during our process:

• Strategy (1-2 weeks). When we first start a project we schedule a strategy meeting about 2+ weeks in the future. Before that meeting we give you brand questionnaire to complete. We’ll take your answers and create a draft brand strategy deck to review during our strategy meeting.
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• Content (2-4 weeks). After the strategy meeting we’ll implement any feedback you have and then send over our website content checklist for you to complete. Additionally, you’ll have access to private portal for your project where you can upload any assets you have (images, video, documents, etc.)
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• Home Page Wireframe (1 week). Our first design step is to take your website content, branding guidelines, and strategy notes to give you a simple draft of how we think the home page will flow for a new user. This is a critical step because it’s core feedback and design style we’ll apply to all remaining pages. We need to be 100% on the same page as you.
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• Finalize Home Page Design (~1 week). Now we take your feedback and finalize your home page design. Step is typically done in unison with design other pages on your website as we can start making shared components of your site (header, footer, buttons, etc.)
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• Design Remaining Pages (1 week). With the bulk of the work out of the way, we simply go through your remaining content and design out all the pages you’ll need. Usually this step goes very fast as we’ve already laid the design foundation from your home page.
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• Launch (1 week). Finally, we work with on any last minute tweaks and feedback for your website as we prepare for a launch date. This step isn’t so much a static amount of time because the actual work needed is fairly small. Where this can sometimes take longer is if you want to time the website launch or work out a transition plan from your existing websites for your customers.

So, as you can see from this process breakdown we’re looking at around 2 months on average from start to finish. There are a number of places we need direct feedback from you before we can continue. If a project slows down during the process, this is usually where and why.

Our clients run businesses and have many responsibilities, we understand that they need to give attention towards many priorities. It is normal for a few days here and there to stack up between communication steps in the process.

We know exactly what you mean! We work with non-technical founders every single day. We've been in the trenches with them and understand just how scary it can be to trust a company you've never worked with before. Especially when you can't even vet their work and because it's all a foreign language jargon to you!

So, first off, let us be the first to tell you that if someone can't breakdown a complicated technical topic without jargon then you should never pay this person a dime. They clearly can't communicate a tough concept and don't deserve your money. That's our opinion anyway. There's a reason who #1 value is Simplicity. It matters. Simplicity and communication build trust. Trust builds great relationships and great products.

Check out this testimonial from Rachel Dehler of Sonder Breath

"Seriously, the BuildingBlox process is brilliant. The way the technology aspect (which scares people like me) is blended with intuitive design, subtle details, and true depth for the client and designer to collaborate is powerful. I already feel like I am the one designing it."

We helped Rachel overcome her fear of technology and gain confidence designing her website.
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Our mission with BuildingBlox is to serve people exactly like Rachel. And if you're reading this Q/A, someone exactly like you.

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Yes. Many clients don't have great images, videos, content, etc. It's actually quite normal because they're just starting their business and this website is a brand new addition. Here are some solutions you may like:

1. Copywriter. You can hire an in-house copywriter to help you with writers block and really put the punch in your conversion metrics.
2. Videographer. You can hire an in-house videographer to help you shoot some amazing videos, courses, or "about us" introductions.
3. Brand/Logo. Your designer can help advise on branding and logo designs, or create an entire brand deck for you!
4. Supplemental Assets. And we can always easily supplement your website with some beautiful stock images or videos

Yes, we offer a comprehensive maintenance package to keep your website running smoothly and securely after it’s launched. Our maintenance services include:

• Website Hosting: Managing all aspects of hosting to ensure high availability and performance.

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• Technical Maintenance: Regular updates to website software and systems to maintain security and functionality.

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• Security Monitoring: Implementing and monitoring security protocols to protect your website from unauthorized access and threats.

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• Analytics Reporting: Setting up and configuring website analytics to track performance and user engagement, with access provided to you.

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• Sitemap Management: Creating and updating the website’s sitemap.xml, submitting it to search engines, and monitoring SEO optimization and page indexing.

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Please note that our maintenance plan focuses on keeping your website operational and secure. It does not include design changes, content updates, or new feature development. However, we can provide quotes for these additional services if needed.

We also occasionally offer minor design changes or content updates as a goodwill gesture, but these are not guaranteed and depend on our resources. For substantial changes, we evaluate requests and provide quotes to ensure alignment with your business goals.

We offer two alternative payment options that allow for early settlement of the project cost with associated discounts:

• Split Payment: Pay 50% of the total project cost upfront at project initiation and the remaining 50% upon project completion. A 5% discount will be applied to the total project cost under this option.
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• Upfront Payment: Pay the total project cost in one upfront payment at project initiation. A 10% discount will be applied for choosing this payment option.

Yes, we have a portfolio of successful website designs that we've created for clients in various industries. You can check out our portfolio on our website to see examples of our work.

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You can also view some testimonials from our happy clients

We understand that circumstances can change, and we aim to make the cancellation process as straightforward as possible.

Client-Initiated Cancellation:

• Within 7 Days of Strategy Session: If you cancel within seven (7) days following the Strategy Session, we will refund 50% of all money paid after the initial project deposit. Please note that the project deposit is non-refundable.
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• After 7 Days of Strategy Session: If you cancel after seven (7) days following the Strategy Session, you will be responsible for payment of all work completed to date, and no refunds will be issued for payments already made.

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Service Provider-Initiated Cancellation:

• Non-Payment: If any invoice remains unpaid for more than 15 days beyond the due date, BuildingBlox may suspend services and may terminate the agreement.
• Non-Compliance: If you fail to comply with the agreed terms and conditions of the agreement, especially after receiving written notices, BuildingBlox reserves the right to terminate the agreement.

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Effects of Cancellation:‍

• Upon cancellation, all ongoing work will cease.
• You will not be billed for any further services, except for the amounts due under the terms specified above.
• Any deliverables completed up to the point of cancellation will be handed over to you after all outstanding payments are settled.

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