Strategic Website Design & Branding

Imagine a website that's not only visually stunning, but designed to grow with your business, easy to maintain, and works tirelessly to achieve your goals.

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  • Why Work With Me

    Choosing the right provider is crucial for the long term success of your website.

    It can feel like a leap of faith choosing an agency to build and manage your business website. As an experienced marketer and qualified project manager, you can be confident your website will be in good hands.

    I pride myself on great communication, openness, performance led website design and strategy focused design decisions ensuring your website will deliver results into the future.

    I spend time learning about your business right from the start in order to deliver effective design that resonates with your audience.

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  • Services

    Web Design

    Want a clean, easy to use responsive website that is built to achieve results and grow with your business?

    Websites need to go beyond being just pretty. Most businesses want their websites to generate leads for their business. They need to include functionality, elements and copy that is strategic and designed to impact your ideal customer.

    I design and build conversion focused, scalable and maintainable websites specifically designed for your business goals.

    • Site Structure
    • UX Design
    • UI Design
    • Copywriting
    • Responsive Development
    • Accessible Development
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    Website Management and Hosting

    Secure Hosting and Website Management Plans to suit your needs

    Have piece of mind knowing you have a partner that takes care of all the technical elments of your website.

    As a business owner, you need to be confident that your website is secure and runs smoothly. My website manangement and hosting plans ensure everything is taken care of.

    I handle all the technical details and give you peace of mind knowing you have a reliable, secure and high-performing website at all times. 

    As business grows, so does your website so changes and additional features are easily managed.

    • Secure Hosting
    • Website Management
    • Content Edits
    • Customised Plans
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    Branding & Design

    Build a Strong Brand Identity with Strategic Branding and Design

    A strong brand identity creates a strong and memorable brand that resonates with your ideal audience.

    From logo design to comprehensive branding strategies, I work closely with our clients to develop a unique and effective brand that stands out in today’s competitive marketplace.

    • Branding Strategy
    • Logo Design
    • Brand Identity
    • Graphic Design
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    Frequently asked questions

    Here are some of the most common questions I get asked.

    If you still have a question, please get in touch.

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    • How much will a website cost?

      Every website is unique, but here’s the nitty-gritty of what the “starting at” price includes:

      Web design + strategy: €3,500

      • x1 60-minute strategy call to plan your site
      • Web design for the 5 most important pages of your site (home, about, work with me, blog, contact)
      • List-building essentials (x1 main email capture form, a “thank you for subscribing” page, and integration with your mailing list provider)
      • All the tech essentials (set up for your domain name, professional email, and Google Analytics, as needed)
      • Basic SEO added to each page
      • Sitemap submitted to Google
      • Custom training video tutorials
      • 30 days of follow up support
      • Optional website management plan

      Need something that’s not included in the core package? Let’s discuss!

      Some common add-ons include:

      • Portfolio page
      • Events calendar
      • Long-form sales page
      • Stock photo curation
      • MailChimp (or other) set-up
      • CRM set-up
      • Calendly (or other) appointment scheduling set-up
      • Ecommerce site
      • Forms that can take payments

      Payment plans

      • 50% of project fee upon acceptance and 50% (plus any extras) payable before launch or within 30 days following project start, whichever comes first.
    • How long will my project take?

      Once we’ve both agreed a start date and content has been provided, I will design your site over 10 days in a design sprint. We will then live edit collaboratively. This makes the entire process much more efficient and removes any obstacles.

      Delivery of a project really depends on scheduling and current project statuses but you can expect from initial consultation to sign off for a non e-commerce site to be about 1 to 2 weeks providing all the content and images are provided at the outset.

      However, a standard website typically takes around 2-4 weeks from beginning to end. Deadlines work both ways and we do require clients to be responsive in providing content and images.

    • What kind of clients do you work with?

      I work with clients of all sizes from large to small across many business sectors. They all have one thing in common – they want to grow their business online and present themselves professionally to the world.

    • I have no graphics or professional logo, what can I do?

      For some businesses they may not even have a logo defined or business imagery to work with. I can create a customised package that fits with your requirements and budget and can suggest staged phases for achieving a realistic goal for your business.

    • Can you guarantee me to be on page one of Google?

      No, and you should be very wary of anyone that tells you they can. Unfortunately there is no magic formula for achieving a high ranking in search results. However, I will optimise your site to have the best chance possible. Ie also encourage our clients to produce quality content, which definitely helps. There are many factors that help sites rank well including backlinks, cornerstone content etc. We would be happy to discuss these in more detail.

    • Do I have to update my site everytime there is an update?

      Websites need constant updating for plugins and core files. This is vital to keep the website secure and performing well. I provide all website owners with a manual that details all the work required in order to keep your site updated but I do offer a website care plan that takes care of all the updates, backups, security monitoring etc. for you in a monthly or annual management plan.

    • Do I need to have hosting and a domain registered?

      No. I can carry out your domain registration in your own name and recommend or provide hosting services. Quality hosting is crucial to a well performing website. I will always recommend our own Hetzner Private Managed Servers for hosting your website as they are optimised for WordPress and maintained by me.

    • Can I see examples of projects you have done?

      You can view my past work on my portfolio and hear from clients I’ve worked with here.

    Amanda and Itchy Fingers Design were recommended to us by a mutual customer. I wanted to refresh our website and It was clear from the start Amanda was someone we could work with. The whole process was made so easy, Amanda is a pleasure to work with, her creative design and professionalism along with her attention to detail. I was delighted with the website and how quick the whole process was. I highly recommended Amanda and Itchy Fingers Design. Many Thanks. David

    It's been an absolute pleasure working with Amanda of Itchy Fingers Design for the creation and launch of a new website for a client! From start to finish, she exhibited professionalism, creativity, and unwavering support. I was extremely happy with her ability to take my ideas and transform them into a stunning website that exceeded all of my expectations. Amanda truly went above and beyond to ensure that my website was not just aesthetically pleasing, but also user-friendly and functional. I cannot recommend her highly enough - anyone who wants a top-class website should look no further than Itchy Fingers Design! Overall, Amanda's project management skills were outstanding. She was responsive, organised, and proactive, with wonderful ideas that shaped many parts of the website and her ability to keep the project moving forward while managing our timelines and budgets was exceptional. I am thrilled with the final result and grateful for Amanda's dedication and support throughout the entire design process. DTA Marketing are looking forward to working with her in the future. Marc

    Ailish

    We (McGraths Limestone Cong Ltd) worked with Itchy Fingers Design and Amanda over the last few months to redesign our current website, which also included incorporating 2 additional websites we have so that everything could be found in one online location. From the very start of the project, we have had an extremely positive experience with Amanda. She created a clearly defined process for each step of the project and communicated with us on each stage. She was always available to discuss any issues we may have had, and her knowledge and professionalism made us feel confident we had made the right choice. Amanda took our ideas / visions and created a site we are very proud of. I would have no hesitation recommending Itchy Fingers Design. We are delighted with the results and will continue to work with Amanda going forward. Ailish McCormack – Marketing Manager, McGraths Limestone, Cong

    We (McGraths Limestone Cong Ltd) worked with Itchy Fingers Design and Amanda over the last few months to redesign our current website, which also included incorporating 2 additional websites we have so that everything could be found in one online location. From the very start of the project, we have had an extremely positive experience with Amanda. She created a clearly defined process for each step of the project and communicated with us on each stage. She was always available to discuss any issues we may have had, and her knowledge and professionalism made us feel confident we had made the right choice. Amanda took our ideas / visions and created a site we are very proud of. I would have no hesitation recommending Itchy Fingers Design. We are delighted with the results and will continue to work with Amanda going forward. Ailish McCormack – Marketing Manager, McGraths Limestone, Cong

    Amanda made the process of updating and refreshing the Tech Move Solutions website painless. Her ability to walk you through each step in a friendly, personal way was incredible. It was an absolute pleasure to work with Amanda and Itchy Fingers, their patience, understanding and guidance was incredible. I would not hesitate to use Itchy Fingers for future projects and would highly recommend Amanda to anyone considering the setup and design of a new website or refreshing a current site. You won't find anyone better.

    We worked with Itchy Fingers Design on the design of our website for our new accommodation business. We wanted to work with a local Irish business and could not recommend Amanda highly enough. From our initial consultation she was always on hand to discuss design ideas, offer advice on layouts and other requirements for the site. Amanda's creative eye has resulted in a beautiful website that we are proud to show our potential guests. The project was delivered ahead of our agreed schedule which was an added bonus. Thank you Amanda!

    From we first spoke with Amanda, to the day of the website launch, Amanda was always on hand for advice and guidance. Her suggestions and experience helped us create our new website which we are very happy with .

    We at Lynch Flooring Roscommon are very happy with our new website. Amanda is very professional in her approach and is so easy to work with while explaining each step as the project progresses. She is very aware of deadlines and responds quickly to any queries. We would highly recommend Itchy Finger Design.

    It is fantastic to have a person that you can actually chat to about your website design from start to finish. Amanda also provides many tips around working smarter on your website to get the most from it.

    I can not recommend Amanda of Itchy Fingers Design enough, her professional and expertise are only surpassed by her patience and understanding. She took the time to fully understand my business and objectives, which was vital to be able to design a website that stands out. Amanda works extremely hard to make sure the end result matches the vision that sometimes is difficult to put into words. I would happily introduce Amanda to clients and friends who are looking for more than an "Out of the box" website design.

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