If you love the idea of custom design but need something faster and more budget-friendly, semi-custom is your sweet spot. You’ll get the design freedom to create pages that are uniquely yours, plus the efficiency of working within a template framework.
semi-custom showit website design
This website design approach combines the high-touch design process of a custom site with the streamlined effectiveness of template customization.
I create up to two custom-designed pages that directly reflect your brand’s needs, while updating the remaining pages of your template to create a cohesive brand experience.
Perfect for businesses that want to stand out from the competition—without the full timeline or investment of a custom build.
The best of both worlds: custom design meets template efficiency
All of my design services start with these steps
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Here's how the proces starts
It all starts with a 30 minute discovery call. This is where we get to know each other, and find the right website design option for you. We'll discuss priorities, budget, and timeline.
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After we chat, I'll send over your design proposal and deposit request. Once accepted and paid, we can book your project.
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You'll have homework due before your start date, but don't worry, I'll send you a detailed outline of everything you need to have.
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Semi-Custom Website Design
What's included
Once the visual direction and the functional needs are established the page design process begins. You'll get up to two pages that are custom designed, and the remainder of your template pages will be customized to reflect the overall visual direction.
Styling & Layout
Before I begin your semi-custom design, we'll discuss your color pallet, typography preferences, and review your brand questionnaire to develop a visual direction
Visual Direction
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After launch, design support will be available to you for one full week. This ensures your questions are answered, and you feel confident with your new site. All of our websites are designed on Showit. This means in addition design support from me, technical support is available via the Showit support team.
Launch & Post-launch
Frequently asked Questions
Your media (phots and videos), and copy are essential pieces of creating a memorable website. Additional sourcing of stock photographs and guidance with copy is available upon request. All specific needs will be covered during your initial discovery call.
Having a logo and a brand guide is a great way to start the design process and ensure a cohesive look. Don't have one? Don't worry. The initial stages of design include everything needed for visual direction and can easily incorporate a wordmark logo based on your chosen typeography.
Showit is where your website will be designed and hosted. Additional design tools that may be used include Canva, Affinity, as well as use of AI tools like ChatGPT or Claude.
While Blue House Creative Company does not currently have any brand design packages. During the initial stages of design we will cover branding elements and brand guide development if needed to ensure a cohesive design plan.
The payment cadence will be discussed during your initial discovery call, and will be be included in your proposal and contract. While discounts are not regularly offered, there may be times of year when they can be provided for specific services.
If you need to reschedule your website design project reach out ASAP and we can discuss your options. Before any project starts and included in your proposal will be payment guidelines, as well as client expectations. Please reach out directly with any questions or concerns emily@bluehousecreativeco.com
Have a question I didn't cover here? Send me an email and ask away or schedule a discovery call so we can chat at length. emily@bluehousecreativeco.com
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