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Website Design + Hosting & Maintenance =
Your Website, Live and Ready for Business


A professional online presence, without the big-agency price tag.

Your website should help customers understand what you offer, trust your business, and take the next step. SparkDog Creative makes getting online simpler with professionally designed websites, practical content support, and hosting and maintenance options that fit how you prefer to work.  Whether you need a straightforward one-page website or a more comprehensive online presence, we'll help you get there without unnecessary complexity.

All SparkDog Websites Include

Every website starts with the essential features your business needs to present itself professionally online.

A Real Person.
Real Help.

Got a question? Need a little guidance? You'll talk to a real person who speaks your language, knows her stuff, listens to what you need, and treats you with respect. No talking down to you, no confusing tech talk, and no running around in circles.

Professional
Website Design

A polished, business-appropriate design tailored to your website package, business needs, and available content.

Mobile-Friendly
Display

A responsive layout designed to make your website easy to view and navigate on smartphones, tablets, and desktop computers.

Foundational
SEO Setup

Search-friendly page structure, basic keyword setup, meta titles and descriptions, and indexing preparation to help search engines discover and understand your website.
Search engine indexing, visibility, and rankings are not guaranteed.

 

Essential Customer Contact Features

Clear calls to action and practical ways for customers to connect with your business, including contact forms, social media links, business hours, and payment information where appropriate.

Choose Your Website Package

Package Features Lightning Launch 1 included page $199 setup Professional Up to 5 included pages $479 setup First Class Up to 10 included pages $799 setup
Best For New businesses, side hustles, startups, and owners who need a straightforward online presence. Established businesses and service providers who need more room to explain their offerings and build customer confidence. Growing businesses and companies with multiple services or service areas that need a more comprehensive website.
Design Approach An existing professionally designed layout adapted to your business. Custom multi-page website design organized around your business and goals. Advanced custom design with greater attention to branding, page layouts, and the customer journey.
Content Assistance Basic content guidance. You supply or customize most of the wording. Hands-on content planning and writing assistance, including help writing or rewriting key website copy using information you provide. Extensive content planning and copywriting developed from your interviews, notes, and business information. You supply accurate business facts and review and approve the copy.
Photos Included Up to 6 photos. Up to 20 photos. At least 50 photos.
Imagery Support Available layout imagery adapted to your business, where appropriate. Professional stock-photo selection and visual layout support. Professional stock-photo selection and visual storytelling support.
Page Organization A straightforward page featuring relevant business information and offerings. Clear multi-page navigation and conversion-focused page organization. A larger website structured around your business, audience, and customer journey.
Additional Pages $69 per page. $79 per page. $89 per page.
Lightning Launch 1 included page $199 setup
Best For New businesses, side hustles, startups, and owners who need a straightforward online presence.
Design Approach An existing professionally designed layout adapted to your business.
Content Assistance Basic content guidance. You supply or customize most of the wording.
Photos Included Up to 6 photos.
Imagery Support Available layout imagery adapted to your business, where appropriate.
Page Organization A straightforward page featuring relevant business information and offerings.
Additional Pages $69 per page.
Professional Up to 5 included pages $479 setup
Best For Established businesses and service providers who need more room to explain their offerings and build customer confidence.
Design Approach Custom multi-page website design organized around your business and goals.
Content Assistance Hands-on content planning and writing assistance, including help writing or rewriting key website copy using information you provide.
Photos Included Up to 20 photos.
Imagery Support Professional stock-photo selection and visual layout support.
Page Organization Clear multi-page navigation and conversion-focused page organization.
Additional Pages $79 per page.
First Class Up to 10 included pages $799 setup
Best For Growing businesses and companies with multiple services or service areas that need a more comprehensive website.
Design Approach Advanced custom design with greater attention to branding, page layouts, and the customer journey.
Content Assistance Extensive content planning and copywriting developed from your interviews, notes, and business information. You supply accurate business facts and review and approve the copy.
Photos Included At least 50 photos.
Imagery Support Professional stock-photo selection and visual storytelling support.
Page Organization A larger website structured around your business, audience, and customer journey.
Additional Pages $89 per page.

Need Your Website in a Hurry?

Rush projects may be available for an additional surcharge on all one-time project charges, including the website package, additional pages, and paid project add-ons.
Rush work is subject to availability, project complexity, and an agreed accelerated deadline.  Ask about rush availability before your project is scheduled.
Monthly Hosting & Maintenance fees are excluded from the surcharge.

Required Hosting & Maintenance

Your website needs a place to live, plus ongoing support to keep it accessible and help you deal with technical issues.
Every SparkDog website must have an active Hosting & Maintenance plan before launch.
Choose the level that suits you: make routine edits yourself or send them to us.


Included with EVERY Hosting & Maintenance Plan:

Secure
Cloud Hosting

Your website is hosted on a professionally managed cloud platform designed to provide reliable access to your website online.

SSL
Security

Your website uses an SSL-secured connection to help protect information exchanged with visitors.

Domain Connection
& Support

Help connecting your domain & troubleshooting DNS or connection issues.
Domain registration & annual renewal fees are paid separately by the client.

Automatic Backups & Recovery Options

Regular backups and available recovery options help protect website content.

Mobile Display & Browser Compatibility

Your website is designed for mobile use & checked for display across major browsers, including Chrome, Safari, Edge, & Firefox.

Traffic
Statistics

Access to available website traffic data, such as visitor counts and website activity.

Technical
Support

Help with routine website troubleshooting and supported technical issues.

Editing
Manual

An emailed, step-by-step how-to manual so you have instructions for making routine website changes if you need them.

Choose Your Hosting & Maintenance Plan

Do-It-Yourself
 $40/month


You make the routine edits;
SparkDog handles the hosting and technical care.


Website editing access is available if you're comfortable using a computer and making basic text and image changes.

A good fit if: You like handling your own routine website updates and are comfortable following simple, written instructions.

Done-FOR-You
$60/month


  Send us the changes, and we'll handle them for you.

Includes everything in the $40 plan,
plus up to one hour of routine website updates per month.

Examples include:

●Updating text, services, & pricing
●Changing business hours or staff information
●Replacing images
●Updating promotions & announcements
●Making minor layout adjustments, button changes, & image-positioning tweaks

Unused time expires at the end of the monthly service period; it does not roll over.

Major redesigns, new pages, substantial rewrites, structural changes, and complex features are quoted separately.

Important Website & Hosting Information

●Hosting & Maintenance is available only for websites built by SparkDog Creative on its supported platform.
●An active Hosting & Maintenance plan is required before your website can launch.
●You may cancel at any time. Service ends at the close of your paid billing period, and a new subscription is required if you later want service restored.
●SparkDog websites are not transferable to another hosting provider or website platform.
●You may save copies of your text and images, but the original design, layout, formatting, and platform-specific functionality cannot be transferred.
●Domain purchase and annual renewal are separate client expenses.
●Additional services and advanced functionality are available at separate prices.

How It Works

1. Tell Us About Your Business

Share your business information, goals, and the kind of website you need.

2. Preview a
FREE Demo

We create a no-cost, no-obligation website demo so you can explore a design direction before committing.

3. Choose Your Package

Select your website package + one of the required hosting & maintenance plans.

4. Develop
& Approve

We customize the design, work through the content appropriate to your package, & make agreed changes.

5. Connect Your Domain & Launch

Once the required content, approvals, and payments are complete, we connect your domain and publish your website.
Turnaround depends on the package, page count, content requirements, and project readiness.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to provide my own website content and photos?
No. You can provide your own text and images with any package, or SparkDog can help with content and imagery. Lightning Launch includes basic content guidance and an existing professionally designed layout; Professional includes more hands-on writing assistance and stock-photo support; First Class includes extensive copywriting and stock-photo support.

 

Can I customize my website's colors, fonts, layout, and images?

Absolutely! Your website can reflect your business's branding, style, and personality. The level of customization depends on your website package, but options may include colors, fonts, page layouts, and images. You can also provide your own suitable images and content.

Can I add more pages later?  
Yes! Additional pages can be added to your website. Pricing ranges from $69 to $89 per page, depending on your website package and the work involved.

 

Can I add special features, widgets, or third-party integrations?

Yes! Depending on your needs, your website may be enhanced with features such as booking tools, forms, payment options, galleries, chat widgets, review displays, email marketing tools, and other third-party integrations. Availability, compatibility, and any additional costs depend on the feature and your website's requirements. We'll help you determine what's possible and what makes sense for your business.

Are hosting and maintenance included in the setup price?
No. The website setup fee is a one-time charge. A separate monthly Hosting & Maintenance plan is required before your website launches.

Can I choose not to have hosting and maintenance?
No. Every SparkDog website requires an active SparkDog Hosting & Maintenance plan to remain published on our platform.

Can I use SparkDog hosting for a website built somewhere else?
No. SparkDog Hosting & Maintenance plans are exclusively for websites built by SparkDog Creative.

Can I keep my existing domain?
In most cases, yes! We can help connect your existing domain, depending on your domain provider and current setup.

Will my website automatically rank highly on Google?
No website designer can guarantee search rankings. Every SparkDog website includes foundational SEO setup to help search engines discover and understand your pages.

Can I cancel my monthly plan?
Yes. You can cancel at any time, and service will end at the close of your paid billing period. Once service ends, your website will no longer remain published on SparkDog's platform.

Do you work only with businesses in Gainesville?
Not at all! SparkDog Creative is based in Gainesville, Florida, and serves businesses locally and throughout the United States.

Let's Get Your Website Moving


You don't need to figure out every technical detail before getting started.  Tell us about your business, and we'll help you choose a practical website package and the right level of support.

Request a Free Website Demo — No Cost, No Obligation

See what your business could look like online before you decide.
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