An architect’s site launches best when the portfolio is edited down to the projects that show the work you want next, and the design process is explained in plain terms. Clients are hiring judgment, so a curated set of projects with context beats an archive of everything. Settle the selection and the process outline first.
How the launch unfolds
Day 1-2: You send project photos, captions, services and process notes, and we plan the projects page around a few lead images.
Week 1: We write the projects and services pages, and you correct captions, credits and technical terms.
Week 2: We build the process page and an inquiry form based on your first questions, then test it on a phone.
Launch: After a final review together the site goes live; a 48-hour launch is possible for eligible projects with content ready.
What to gather before you start
- ✓Selected projects — four to eight well-photographed projects, each with a short caption on the brief and the result
- ✓Project context — the site, the constraints and the decisions you made, which turns attractive images into evidence of your thinking
- ✓Services list — residential, commercial, renovation, interiors, permitting coordination or construction administration, described clearly
- ✓Process outline — schematic design, design development, construction documents, permitting and construction phases, in the words a homeowner would use
- ✓Inquiry questions — what you need to know first, such as project type, location, rough timing and whether the site is already owned
The first month after launch
In the first month, add photos as recent projects are completed and refine captions based on what prospective clients ask. Over the winter planning months, a short note about starting design early for spring permits can go on the home page. Revisit the process page after your next few client meetings and add anything that kept coming up. Share the site in your usual professional channels and with consultants you collaborate with, such as engineers and builders, so referrals land on a page that shows the work. After each new project photo shoot, swap one older image out so the portfolio stays focused.
Mistakes to avoid at launch
- ✓Showing images without context — the work looks beautiful but says nothing about how you solve problems
- ✓Skipping the process page — first-time clients worry about fees, phases and timelines and delay reaching out
- ✓Using a generic inquiry form — you receive vague messages that take a meeting to qualify
One example of what your site could look like
This is one sample we designed. Yours is built around your business, your photos and your words, and we have more examples if you want to compare directions.
What it costs
Websites are priced one-time by size, plus Website Care at $30/month for hosting, HTTPS, backups, weekly checks and A/B testing. Every package includes a consultation, mobile-friendly design, copy we write for you, a contact form, essential search setup and 10 revision rounds. Monthly SEO is an optional add-on when you are ready for it.
Optional add-ons, billed separately
The prices above are for your website. These two are separate monthly products you can add now or later. Neither is part of the website price.
Monthly SEO, from $50/month: new pages published on your site every month. See Monthly SEO →
Business Spotlight, from $30/month: articles about your business, labeled as paid, published on The Company Chronicle. See Business Spotlight →
How it works
1. Consultation
We learn your services, customers and goals, in English or Spanish.
2. We write and design
We draft the words and build the site around your business.
3. 10 revision rounds
You review and request changes until it is right.
4. Launch and care
We launch, then Website Care keeps it hosted, backed up, checked weekly and A/B tested.
Keep reading
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