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A Website for Your Cleaning Service

Laying the Groundwork

The biggest challenge in getting a website that you're pleased with is by finding someone who can best determine what it is that you need and what will benefit your cleaning business.  With my years in the cleaning  industry, my knowledge web design and my commitment to assisting small cleaning companies rise to the next level, I am confident that I can provide just that for you efficiently and affordably.

If this is something that you are serious in pursuing why don't you take some time to answer the questions I have listed below? These items will help me to give you a quote reflective of your actual needs, preferences and budget.

1) Think about what pages you would like to have on your business website.  A few ideas would be:

  • Home

  • About Us

  • Services

  • Service Area

  • Contact Us

Make sure to let me know which of these pages you would like in addition to any other pages or areas you had in mind.

2) Think about what types, if any, of interaction you might like on your site.  If there is anything here that you don’t understand ask me!

Make sure to let me know if any of these are items you would like on your website.  This will assist me to prepare a good solid bid for your project.

3) Will you want a domain name?  Do you already own a domain name?

If you don’t have one don’t run out and buy something thinking this will get things done quicker.  Let’s explore what will work best for your company’s new corporate identity.  I can provide your leg work in all of this.

If you do have a domain name, do you know where it is registered and do you have access to it?  Don’t forward me this information; I just need an idea of how much research lies ahead.

4)  And are you at this time committed to any hosting programs?  Once again if you don’t have a hosting package don’t rush out an buy one.  I can guarantee the packages I sell offer more, are more affordable and come with great customer service.  In many cases I am able to include hosting costs right into the cost of your design project.

5) If you have images you would like on your website please forward me some of them.  This will help me to identify what colors and layout styles and feels will work best with what you have. 

If you have a logo that you use make sure I get this right away so this can be incorporated into your page design.

6) Fill out this form on our site to let me know what sites you do and what sites you don’t like?  This is a very important step since each of us has very unique preferences.

7) Finally, how much you were planning on spending.  It is rare for me to have a website that is more than a $700 investment.  The average website thru cleanoutlook.com will run you $350-$500.  As a general rule I ask for 50% down and I provide you with a timeline and guarantee of prompt service right in my proposal.

I look forward to being able to provide you will a quote for your services.  With the above information provided I can normally have a quote and example page prepared within 48 hours.  

Sincerely,
Christy Caley
christy@cleanoutlook.com

 

 
Worksheet For Gathering Cleaning Service Website Design Ideas:

--Putting Together a Cleaning Service Website 

If I came right out and asked you “What would you like on your website?” chances are you would just stare at me and say “uhhh.”

For months and maybe for years you’ve probably came across other sites you admired and made a mental note that you would like to have something similar eventually.  However to have a designer come right out and ask point blank to spell out everything you want is similar to being thrown a set of keys and thrown into a new building.  You get a ‘where do I begin’ feeling.   

One of my core values is to focus on customer service thru individualized service and strong communication.  I feel it is important that I consult you thru the process so that all you have to do is decide what you want your site to say.  Because I know your industry I am able to ask you questions about your business that will prompt the answers I need as well as provide potential customers what they want to know. 

I love simplification.  By breaking down the elements your site will feature into short ideas you can establish an outline.   

No more staring at a blank screen trying to drum up an idea of what you want to say.  Listed below are ideas for putting together content (text) for your web pages.  Just pick a few and before you know it you’ll be writing a new proposal presentation—online style that is ;) 

Also, if you have marketing materials that you would like used for your site just let me know.  A few of the websites I have created have been copied almost word for word out of the client’s proposal presentation. 

Start sending me any and all of these items as they come to mind.  Don’t over analyze yourself --remember your best ideas will be the first ones that fly from your fingers! 

Ideas for: 

CONTENT AND INTERACTION 

  • Services provided and any specialty services
  • Certifications
  • Service Area
  • Request a quote for service (form)
  • Customer Survey (feedback form)
  • Contact page (may or may not have a form but should include your phone #, email address, fax number, and possibly address)
  • Company history
  • Mission statement and/or core values
  • If you have employees
    • Any aspects of training or employee selection process that you would like to highlight
    • Team and team route cleaning, systematic cleaning, uniformed staff, bonded staff, supervised staff, etc. that you would like to highlight to the prospective client
    • A place for prospective employees to apply online (form) or inquire about employment opportunities
    • Listing of employment opportunities with your company
  • List of customers to use as a reference.  We recommend asking your client’s permission before publishing their contact information online.
  • A photo or two of site that you service
  • Reasons why a prospective client should choose you.  Don’t overlook including items in terms of:
    • Safety and safety Programs
    • Training programs/procedures
    • OSHA compliance
    • Hazmat certifications, etc.

 GRAPHICS 

Images should be kept to a minimum but great things to include are:

Photo of owners

Photos of employees (you should get a signed release to use photos)

Logos from any associations you are involved with

Logos from any certifications you hold

 ITEMS TO CONSIDER AVOIDING

Pricing

List of items done in each area/room

Large or flashy graphics

 

Make sure to contact me with any questions you have, I will not stand for one of my clients being confused or frustrated ;)  

If you have marketing materials that you need to snail mail to me just email me at christy@cleanoutlook.com for a mailing address. 

 

 

 
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