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Suggestions For Building Site For Client

KJ8 — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 08:55:58 GMT

Hello. I have been asked to build a 1 page website for a potential client after they looked at mine on square. Whats the best route to take to get their domain name up and should I start them with the basic free package or what? I built mine using the free basic plan. However, I can’t insert videos to my knowledge with the “free plan” or use certain features. Also, should I worry about “SEO” if all they are wanting is a basic 1 page website? It is for a musician. Does anyone have a sample “basic 1 page website” contract template I can use? Any other suggestions? Thanks for your help. 😉

Re: Suggestions For Building Site For Client

maxpete — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 12:17:02 GMT

@KJ8 thanks for your question and welcome to the Community! Tagging @taylorandjones and @thewebsitechick who are website designers that might be able to weigh in with some insights here!

Re: Suggestions For Building Site For Client

taylorandjones — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 14:19:50 GMT

Hello @KJ8 You bring up great questions!

Your client's priorities and goals for their website will inform the design and determine the Square Online plan needed.
For example, if video content engages site visitors for a musician, a paid plan will accommodate this feature:
https://squareup.com/us/en/online-store/plans
If your client needs a custom domain connected, a paid plan is required:

https://squareup.com/help/us/en/article/6916-connect-your-domain-with-square-online-store

SEO and Accessibility should be included in the setup and design.
Square has helpful support articles on these topics, listed below:
https://squareup.com/us/en/the-bottom-line/starting-your-business/seo-guide-for-business
https://squareup.com/help/us/en/article/6874-seo-settings-for-square-online-store
https://squareup.com/help/us/en/article/6992-verify-your-site-with-search-engines
https://squareup.com/help/us/en/article/7131-web-accessibility-information

Square Invoices is easy to use and can generate project estimates. (I use the free plan; each estimate is created to meet client specifications.) This help article compares Invoices plan features and includes sample estimate and contract links:
https://squareup.com/us/en/invoices/pricing

The first step in my design process is learning about the client and giving them an opportunity to identify essential content for their website/online store. I composed an online form to collect information and often refine it as clients offer insight into their website needs: https://www.taylorandjones.design/website-review-questions

I hope you find this information helpful and wish you success with the website project!

Thank you for looping me in @maxpete

Re: Suggestions For Building Site For Client

KJ8 — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 03:51:44 GMT

Thanks @maxpete for your help!

Re: Suggestions For Building Site For Client

KJ8 — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 03:56:39 GMT

Thankyou @taylorandjones! I really appreciate your feedback and the helpful information. I really appreciate it. 😉