A candle and soap site is ready to launch once each product has a photo, a scent description and a clear way to order. The writing is quick when you describe scents the way you would at a market table.
How the launch unfolds
Day 1-2: You send photos, scent lists and ingredients, and we draft the home, scents, gift sets, ingredients and contact pages.
Week 1: A first version arrives, and you check every scent name, size and ingredient against your labels.
Week 2: We connect the checkout method, adjust gift set wording and test an order from start to finish.
Launch: After approval the site goes live, and a 48-hour launch is possible for eligible projects with content ready.
What to gather before you start
- ✓Photos of each product in good light — A lit candle or a stack of cut bars sells scent through the eye, so bring the best images you have.
- ✓Scent descriptions in your own words — Short, sensory lines work best, and writing them as you would say them at a booth sounds natural.
- ✓Ingredient lists and safe-use notes — People with sensitivities look for this, and clear listing reduces questions.
- ✓Gift sets and seasonal bundles — Define what is in each set and when it is available so holiday shoppers can order ahead.
- ✓Shipping and checkout details — Decide your packaging, regions and timelines so the order flow answers questions before they are asked.
The first month after launch
In the first month, add new photos of the products in use and fix any wording that customers keep asking about. Invite recent buyers to share their experience through whichever channel they already use. Ahead of holiday and gifting seasons, update gift sets, shipping cutoffs and any limited editions.
Mistakes to avoid at launch
- ✓Naming a scent with no description — Shoppers cannot imagine it and move on to a shop that explains it.
- ✓Leaving ingredients off — People with allergies or sensitivities assume the worst and do not buy.
- ✓Skipping a gift section — Seasonal shoppers want ready-made choices, and without them you lose the busiest weeks.
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
Websites for candle and soap makers · What a candle and soap maker website costs · What to send your designer · Plan your website
