solopreneur website
Stop searching and start sharing a done-for-you website that sells your consulting/coaching services.
Are you ready to go out on your own as a consultant or coach? Are you overwhelmed by choosing a website platform, buying a domain name, and trying to set it all up yourself?
We get it.
We do this all day, every day, for new entrepreneurs just like you, and we designed this package specifically to create a foundational MVP (Minimum Viable Product) website that will grow with you. This is our budget-friendly stripped-down version of a WordPress website with no fluff.
Your Next Steps:
After the discovery call to confirm this package is a good fit for your business, here's everything we'll need from you:
- Accept Proposal
- Complete Questionnaire
- Upload Assets
- Review Logo
- Review Website
- Launch!
Are you ready for the easy button?
I've been creating websites for startups, small businesses, and soloproneurs for over a decade. I've seen many, many founders struggle with everything required to build a website, which is why I've packaged up our consultant-driven, detail-oriented process into a straightforward website design + development package that makes it genuinely easy to get your business online.
Without support, you'll have to make these decisions on your own:
- choose a website platform and supporting software
- educate yourself on the technical components
- keep track (and share) all the accounts and integrations
- write copy to explain what you do
- create and keep branding consistent and professional
If you don't pick a direction and run with it, nothing happens. But the pressure to make the "right" decision is immense. What if I pick the wrong platform/vendor/DIY page builder? What if it's too hard? What if I have to do it all over again?
We've already made the technical decisions for you.
Your time is best spent talking to customers, developing your service offerings and learning how to market them, not researching the best place to buy a domain name or how to set up WordPress hosting. You probably already know this: everyone talks about staying in your "genius zone" or doing "$10K work."
The problem is that you still need a website. The solution is to delegate that work to trusted experts who know exactly what will work best for your business. I've been refining our packages and process for over a decade, then compressed it into one week to eliminate overthinking because it's time to JUST. START. We know what works, and how to do it. Let's do it together.
what's included
We've stripped our STANDARD Package down to the barebone elements with no extras. Our detailed Website Questionnaire will collect all the information we need, including your copy. Designs are based on prebuilt templates in order to reduce design and development time.
Who this package is for:
- new soloproneurs starting from scratch
- frustrated DIYers ready to start over
This website is built on self-hosted WordPress, and our Managed Hosting Plan is required for all website builds. We maintain our own website hosting to simplify the process and software licensing for our clients, as well as to ensure quality control. We build sites to load quickly: speed and reliability are always dependent on the quality of your hosting.
starting at $1,795
- domain name/URL (.com) registration/configuration*
- guided process: website questionnaire to determine copy/styling, and consistent update emails
- quick basic logo + brand guide (color palette, font pairing)
- design/develop 3 pages website (home, about, services)
- 4 pre-built pages included (contact, email confirmation, blog, privacy policy)
- mobile-friendly, responsive design and adjustments
- SEO best practices (site-wide settings, page meta titles/descriptions)
- 1 custom contact form with integrations
- 30 minutes of revisions prior to launch
- managed hosting account setup and deployment**
- Google Analytics/Search Console setup for tracking
- submit sitemap to search engines for indexing
- login/editing instructions + documentation
- single point of contact for future requests/questions
*Domain name renewal fees are added to monthly hosting invoice.
**All WordPress website packages require a cyclone press Managed Website Hosting Plan, which includes hosting and maintenance services, all standard required software licenses, optional email marketing software, and an exclusive hourly rate for update requests after site launch. See this page for more information on our hosting plans.
Website Package Add-ons
Everything we do is designed for startups and small businesses, so our most recommended products are available as straightforward package add-ons.
Email Account Setup
- Google Workspace account setup (you@yourbusiness.com)
- Connect to domain, create aliases, configure DNS settings
- Add required security/verification settings to ensure deliverability
- Connect to website analytics and search statistics
$99 / one-time setup fee
Email Signature Design
- Set up email signature software and connect to account
- Design custom template and merge tags settings for all users
- Add 1-2 users, customize individual signatures
- Software is free for up to 2 email accounts users (aliases are free)
$99 / one-time setup fee
Email Marketing Software
- MailPoet Premium install and configuration on website
- Subscription form, lists/segments (+ import existing subscribers)
- Drag and drop layouts, automations and welcome sequences
- License included for up to 5000 subscribers (no monthly fees)
$99 / one-time setup fee
I highly recommend cyclone press! Sarah walked me through the process of site development with such ease and fun! She was always very responsive, creative, prompt, and thorough. The experience couldn’t have been better, and the final product exceeded all expectations.
Cameron Smith
Musician
solopreneur website FAQ's
After all required information/assets are in-hand (questionnaire, logo, images), we'll have a draft ready for review within the week.
Home, About, Services are customized with your information, with most attention given to the home page. Contact, Email Confirmation, Privacy Policy and Blog are all pre-built pages in order to reduce design time/cost. If desired, additional pages can be added at our standard hourly rate.
Our package rates are based on detailed hourly estimates, which in turn are based on our extremely detailed checklists that we work through for each website. We have reduced tasks to the bare minimum, as well as the time spent on those tasks.
This reduction in speed is intended more to make this package budget-friendly than for quick turnaround time, although that's also a nice side effect.
Absolutely! Our proposals are customized for each client for this very reason. We always offer Google Workspace and Email Marketing Setup as recommended add-ons, but if you need something specific, like a pre-intake form, we'll quote that especially for you as a custom add-on.
Our SOLO Website Package is built on self-hosted WordPress, meaning we install WordPress open source software on our website hosting, then maintain it for you with included updates, backups, and security/uptime monitoring.
WordPress gives you full control over your website; you aren't locked into a service like Squarespace, so at any point you could package up your website and take it to any web host of your choosing.
This is why we use and recommend WordPress (also because it's easy to use, great for blogging and SEO, and it powers half of the Internet, meaning it's easy to find technical help because so many people have experience using it).
Yep! We build websites with a lightweight WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) page builder specifically so clients can make edits themselves. Once the site is launched, you'll receive login information and instructions. Check out our software licenses page to see what we include in our WordPress hosting plans.
WordPress is installed on a website host, which is a technical process that requires ongoing maintenance. We have yet to meet a small business owner who has the know-how, desire, and time to do this, which is why we take care of everything for you.
Our monthly hosting is truly managed, meaning the cost includes the hosting space itself, routine updates, backups, security and uptime monitoring, and up to $2400/year value in software licensing.
The beauty of WordPress lies in the ability to add functionality, but the best features are paid (premium contact forms, for example). Our standard recommendations are included in your hosting at no extra charge, meaning you can save thousands per year and you don't have to worry about extra account logins and managing license renewals.
You also have the advantage of a single point of contact for all website issues. Our team is available on-demand if you need help or want to add technical features in the future.
You'll receive a questionnaire with logo design questions; we'll use those to inform our first drafts. You'll have two rounds of revisions; one to pick the concept, and one to adjust the colors. This is about efficiency, so if you'd like to spend more time on this we'd recommend adding additional revisions as a package upgrade.