custom website design
i absolutely love building artist websites
I have extensive experience selling fine art, working in galleries and with artists, so I’m uniquely positioned to show off your art to the world.
Because I only make websites for artists, I’ve honed my abilities to provide the best client experience, and increase your chances of selling your work or attracting a representative gallery.
A custom website allows you to:
✔️Establish a professional online presence and enhance credibility
✔️Showcase your portfolio and artwork to a wider audience.
✔️Sell artwork and offer art-related services through an online store.
✔️Connect and engage with your audience through content creation and mailing list
✔️Expand your artistic network and opportunities by increasing visibility.
Limited website design slots open now
If building a professional website has felt important, but never urgent, you’re not alone. Special discounted rate to help you get the ball rolling, for a limited time.
Build anytime within 12 months.
Maybe building a professional website has been sitting on your to-do list for far too long.
This offer is designed to help you finally move it from idea to reality.
For a limited time, I’m opening 5 custom website design spots at special pricing. By reserving your spot now, you secure a future website build and can begin the project anytime within the next 12 months, when you’re ready.
Think of this as a gentle push toward the website you’ve always wanted.
Special Offer
Regular Price: $1800
Special Prepaid Price: $1300
Save $500
Included in Your Website Package
Designed for artists who want a clean, professional online presence with a simple path to showing and selling work online.
Included:
30-minute discovery call
Custom 4-page Squarespace website
(Home, Artwork, About, Contact)Upload of up to 30 artworks (which can be a portfolio OR click-to-buy products)
Homepage strategy focused on your story and why
Basic SEO setup
Mailing list integration through Squarespace Campaigns
Domain connection support (yes, you can use a custom domain if you have one already, or buy a new one!)
Instruction so you can update the site yourself
30-minute launch call
More about your future website:
You will be in full control of your website and subscription
You will be empowered to make changes on your own after the initial build, however I am always available for support
Squarespace has been the best platform for artists for over a decade
It’s easy to have the custom domain you’ve always wanted (www.artistname.com)
My easy integration with Squarespace Email Campaigns will set you up for sales success
Flexible Timing
You do not need to be ready right away.
Your project may begin anytime within 12 months of purchase.
Reserve now. Build when the timing feels right.
Please Note
This offer is limited to 5 spots.
Full payment reserves your project at promotional pricing.
This reservation is non-refundable, as payment secures future production capacity.
Reserved projects not initiated within 12 months expire.
Offer available for new projects only, not active client projects in progress.
“I created this offer because I know how many artists have been meaning to build a professional website for years. Sometimes all it takes is a little structure, a deadline, and a gentle push to finally begin.”
new feature for custom websites
Does this sound familiar? You open your website to make some edits, but you can’t remember how to do anything, or even where you saved that darn tutorial you once had?
Each of my custom website builds includes a tutorial video that’s embedded into the back end of your site.
That means, when it’s time to do updates, my personalized instructions are right where you need them!
A screenshot of Carla’s Squarespace site showing her embedded tutorial video. My clients love this feature!
ready to get started?
latest websites
Built for striking visuals and the ability to sell fine art
more of my websites
custom website pricing:
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Portfolio sites are perfect for artists who would like a customized online presence, designed by a gallery professional and experienced artist website designer.
Artwork is shown in a clean, professional manner, with focus on simple design, letting artwork speak for itself.
Attention is paid to the client’s journey on the site, and it is built to create a path-to-purchase. There will be no e-commerce function on a portfolio site, but this can be upgraded to include e-commerce at any time.
Included in this package:
1 30 minute discovery call
Typically 4 pages overall (Home, Portfolio, About, Contact).
Portfolio pages for artwork, up to 6 series
Designer will add up to 50 artworks, and will show you how to add more (if you have extra)
About page
Contact page
Home page with key image, highlighting your ‘why’.
Basic SEO on pages (titles, descriptions)
Assistance with connecting domain
Connect mailing list for Squarespace Campaigns
Available at additional cost:
copywriting
price list generation
upgrading to e-commerce
photo editing
After the 30 minute discovery call, correspondence is done by email, client will be sent online tutorials for instruction on using the site.
Squarespace subscription fees are not included in the design price.
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E-Commerce websites are perfect for artists who need an online presence and would like to have it set up for sales.
Artwork is shown in a clean, professional manner, with focus on simple design, letting artwork speak for itself.
Attention is paid to the client’s journey on the site, and it is built to create a path-to-purchase.
Included in this package:
1 30 minute discovery call
Typically 4 pages overall (Home, Artwork shop, About, Contact).
Designer will add up to 50 artworks (products), and will show you how to add more (if you have extra)
About page
Contact page
Home page with key image, highlighting your ‘why’.
Basic SEO on pages (titles, descriptions)
Set up or connection to Squarespace Campaigns for email list
Assistance with connecting domain (usually on the phone)
Available at additional cost:
copywriting
price list generation
photo editing
assistance connecting mailing list from non-Squarespace services.
Following the design phase, the client will be given instruction on how to use the site, and will be responsible for updates after the design phase is complete. Your designer can always be hired in future for updates if needed.
After a 30 minute discovery call, correspondence is done by email, client will be sent online tutorials for instruction on using the site.
Squarespace subscription fees are not included in the design price.
All sites include 1-on-1 time with Alissa, to ensure the website outcome is exactly what you’re hoping for.
frequently asked questions:
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An artist's website is one of their most important tools. A solid online presentation will help a professional artist sell their work, and look attractive to potential galleries.
A website for a professional artist has totally different goals and requirements then commercial product or retail websites. Presenting artwork so that it appeals to both galleries and buyers requires a specific set of skills, which I have built over time in my experience selling art and developing online strategies for galleries and artists.
Your investment is small, compared to the payoff.
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1. Book a discovery call (or skip to step 3)
2. Invoice sent for 50% deposit
3. Fill out the website onboarding information here.
4. Website first draft delivered within 1 week of receiving all onboarding information and images
5. Invoice sent for 50% final payment
6. After edits are complete, final draft delivered
7. Website launch call (30 minutes)
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Clients must have the ability to use a service such as Dropbox, iPhoto albums or we-transfer to send web-resolution images to the designer. If you identify as being ‘low’ on technical ability, you are best suited to the Portfolio site.
I would like to create a site for you that you can update yourself, so I will teach you what you need to know, and provide Squarespace tutorials to fill in the blanks.
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My timeline varies. In most cases, I am able to send a site draft within 2 weeks of receiving all of the website content. I do not start a site until I have received all of the text and images, and the deposit has been paid.
If you are in a time crunch, please know I can have a complete site up and running within a week, but most site builds take about 3 weeks start* to finish.
*start = when you send me the content, not when you first contact me
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Contact me via the email form above, or book a discovery call