Website Design & Virtual Assistant Services

Website Design Services:

Combining beauty and simplicity with great functionality…

Build a New Website

What you need to start the process:

  • Decide on a hosting service.  You can purchase your own, or have your website hosted with me. (If you would like to know more, let me know and we can discuss further)
  • Purchase a domain name (business name)

If you want help with this part, I can provide guidance and assistance. 

What I need from you before I begin:

  • All copy ready to go (main content, contact info, blurbs, taglines, quotes)
  • All images gathered in one place available to send or upload (the larger the better – prefer minimum 1920px wide)
  • Any artwork / branding ready to go (headers, logos, colours, fonts, etc)
  • What pages you want designed (eg. Home, About, Contact, Specific to Business)
  • If you have a design preference, feel free to share links to examples

If any of this seems overwhelming, don’t worry, I am here to help you through this. If you would like, I have an information template to help you get started.

Rebuild an Existing Website

What I need from you before I begin:

  • All copy ready to go (main content, contact info, blurbs, taglines, quotes)
  • All images gathered in one place available to send or upload.  Google drive is a great place to easily share those files (the larger the better – prefer minimum 1920px wide)
  • Any artwork / branding ready to go (headers, logos, colours, fonts, etc)
  • What pages / menu items you want to included
  • If there are certain design elements you prefer or like, feel free to share links to examples
Update an Existing Website

What I need from you before I begin:

  • All copy, artwork and links related to the update
  • A complete list of the changes you want implemented
  • Login Information

*While I work on your website, I will also do any plugin updates that are required

Create New Posts and Pages

What I need from you before I begin:

  • All copy, artwork and links related to the new post or page
  • Login Information

*While I work on your website, I will also do any plugin updates that are required

Regular Maintenance and Support
Service offered:

  • Update or delete old or outdated posts
  • Check for missing or dead links
  • Do any page / post updates as required
  • Update plugins on a regular basis
  • Monitor plugins for active maintenance
  • Find and install (if available) better alternatives to inactive plugins
  • Delete old / unused plugins
Plugin Updates
Service offered:

  • Update plugins on a regular basis
  • Monitor plugins for active maintenance
  • Find and install (if available) better alternatives to inactive plugins
  • Delete old / unused plugins

This option is available to those who just want plugins updated once or twice a month.

Back-end Basic Training

Learn how to:

  • Create a post
  • Create a page
  • Update plugins
  • Add new menu items
  • Add links into pages or posts

From time to time I work with people who want to know how to do their own maintenance.  I’m more than happy to help you better understand how to maneuver through the back-end of your website.

Virtual Assistant Services:

Currently offering, but not limited to…

System Efficiencies
This process takes a little time.  As we work together, I often find areas of the system that could be beneficial to review.  I will offer alternative options to help increase efficiency and work flow.

My process:

  • Complete daily/weekly tasks as requested
  • Any discrepancies in efficiency and workflow are communicated along with solutions
  • The more knowledge into the business, the better the system
  • No changes in work flow until system communicated and agreed upon

Areas of Expertise:

  • Schedule efficiencies
  • Task efficiencies
  • Improving Communication Flow
Online Software Applications
Below are some of the most common applications I use.  If you don’t see something in this list that you use in your business, it won’t take me long to figure it out.  I will also try to regularly update to keep my list current with my experience.

Online software applications that I currently use:

  • MailChimp – Initial setup, campaigns, update, add, import and manage subscribers
  • Facebook – Site admin, page & group setup, organic shares, artwork,
  • Canva – create graphics for various uses
  • Anything Google – If it’s google related, I’ve probably used it
  • Wix, Weebly, WordPress – I have experience with other website platforms, these are the most commonly used
  • Trello – Application used mainly for system & task management
  • Typeform – Online forms / questionnaires that integrate with Zapier
  • Schedulicity – Monitor appointments, send confirmation emails, follow-up with clients, daily tasks, set meeting links, etc.
  • Zapier – set zaps with all necessary elements
  • PicMonkey – create / update existing artwork
  • Zoom – Set meetings, share recordings
Calendar / Schedule Support
If you have an online scheduling system I can:

  • Assist by checking for upcoming appointments and complete any associated follow-up actions
  • Communicate any important / necessary information
  • Monitor for any scheduling conflicts
  • Help implement an efficient system for managing your schedule and any associated tasks
Email Support
Currently offering:

  • Professionally written emails and business signature
  • Confirmation emails to clients / customers
  • Communicate any required information
  • Filter emails to respond where possible
  • Forward necessary emails to appropriate people

All email responses are in a professional manner, with a signature that generally includes “My Name” from the “Virtual Assistant Desk” of “Your Business Name”. Exact signature to be determined.

Website Maintenance
If you have an existing website my services include:

  • Refresh an old or outdated website
  • Update posts
  • Create new posts
  • Add new menu items
  • Create new pages
  • Update plugins (minimum every 2-4 weeks)
  • Install new plugins
  • And More

If you don’t currently have a website and would like to build one, see Build a New Website under Website Design Services

Virtual Team Management
This involves:

  • Creating an online management system for all team members
  • Understanding skills and schedule availability for all team members
  • Assigning appropriate deadlines for tasks based on timelines required or priority levels
  • Monitoring tasks for completion
  • Monitoring team for productivity and top performers
  • Finding alternatives to ensure priority tasks are completed on time
Proofreading
Do you need a second set of eyes to read over your work before posting or printing?  I’ve got a pretty good eye for proper grammar and spelling.
Travel Research & Booking
If you find yourself too busy to research your own travel and lodging arrangements, I can do that for you.  Research will be based on your travel preferences.  I can also book everything for you, or leave that up to you.

To read more about any of the services offered, click on the service title or plus symbol on the right side of the service.