Hi! Im The Website Architect, or in my human form – Aaron. I live and breathe web design, and now I’m using my skills for good by making websites for various charities and non-profits in and around Toronto, or across Canada. Whether it’s minor changes or updates to your existing charity/non-profit website or you’re in need of an entirely new website – I’ll work with you to get your non-profit the online technical assistance it needs to further its cause.
Your site will be developed with speed optimization in mind and performance in mind. No site should be slow for its users losing out on customers.
I know the little tricks that can push people to convert from a visitor to a customer. We help make your website pay for itself.
52% of people are viewing websites on a phone. I know its more than just important so its standard that every page is responsive.
Your website will be easy enough to customize that anyone can pick it up to make a change big or small, from text changes to new pages.
SEO is the next important step after launching your website. Your website will follow the best SEO practices to begin its ranking process.
Your website won’t be from a cookie-cutter layout. It will be designed and laid out to fit the style of your brand (fonts, colors, etc) and your content.
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To start off, you do not need to be a formally registered organization as I understand a website often comes along at the time as the foundation of the non-profit is being laid.
What I do require, is that you do great positive (non-for-profit) work and somehow can prove it.
The first and main thing is website content. This is all the text, paragraphs, images, pages, and a list of any functionality you will need (contact forms, Instagram feed).
Next, I will need any branding assets like logos, color codes, and fonts. Its okay if you dont have this as some non-profits starting out dont have it yet. In that case, just point me out some colors you like and we can create a brand/feel for the site.
Lastly, I will need any access to anything that requires access like Mailchimp, Instagram, PayPal, or Stripe.
Your website will not have any monthly or yearly fees tagged onto it. The website is free, and will be always free! However, you will be responsible for the websites hosting and domain name registry.
If you're looking for great and cheap website hosting company to start - I suggest BlueHost to get started. You can also buy domains with BlueHost aswell.
I create every website with the clients future in mind. The websites are made to be simple and easy to update no matter your technical skill level. However if something comes up, I can look into it and do what I can free of charge within reason. Some website tweaks can take a lot more time you'd think so I try to seek the balance between helping non-profits and time management. So depending on the change, it may have an hourly cost.
Your non-profit website should include as much information as possible when it comes to the kind of work your doing and the way your helping the community. Photos, testimonials, and videos are great ways to show off how you're making a difference.
Your website should also enforce a main objective. Weather its to donate to, or to volunteer at your nonprofit, your website should be including convenient buttons everywhere to get you the momentum you need.
Social media is a great way to connect with your audience, especially for non-profits. That's why its important to include and even integrate your social medias on your website. Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter feeds can all be easily integrated on your website.
Typically a professional website will cost you around $1000 - $8000 depending on multiple factors. However, I offer web design for non-profits free of charge. It works out for both of us as we get to mutually grow!
If you're looking for great and cheap hosting company to start - I suggest BlueHost to get started. You can also buy domains with BlueHost aswell.
