The Digital Alchemy of anywhere, anytime, web and mobile design
Our magic comes from blending experienced, high-touch, project management with a team of specialists in interactive design, multimedia development and production, writing and editing, HTML, CSS, advanced programming, and more....
We create custom interactive projects from beginning to end, and we redesign existing sites to be more effective, modern, mobile, SEO-friendly, and easy to update.
We work hard to master the latest trends and technologies, and then work closely with our clients to create websites and mobile applications that fit their special needs -- and personality.
Because we also teach design, we can show you (or your staff) how to update your site once it's built, which gives you more control and can save you maintenance fees for years to come.
We like to start with a brief phone call and, if we're the right fit, we can create a proposal that fits your needs. You'll find contact information here.
What clients say...
"Many thanks for redesigning my site,
it all looks terrific."
- Actor Michael York
"Janine and her team were brilliant. They took a complicated subject with many moving parts and cooked up a feast for the eye." -
- David Bolinksky,
XVIVO Scientific Animation
"Wow. The web site has been getting great feedback. One word: Amazing !!!"
- Actor Yuval David
We've Already Designed Web Sites, Blogs, & Mobile Apps for a Long List of Happy Clients
Some of our clients, such as actor Michael York, prefer to keep things simple. Whenever he has a new film credit or a new article for his press section, he simply places a call to us and we take care of everything for him.
Other clients, such as XVIVO Scientific Animation, prefer to update their websites themselves. In addition to designing custom websites that are easy to update, we can train you (and your staff) to manage your site and make changes and additions yourselves (a great way to save money, and time, in the long run).
Our first step is always to consult with you to assess the resources and staff you already have and how we can best help you achieve their goals.
We value long-term relationships with clients, but we'll never 'hold you hostage.' We like to keep clients well-informed and we encourage you to get as involved in developing and maintaining your web site as your schedule and skills allow.
How to Reach Us
To get started, please email Janine@DigitalFamily.com and she'll be happy to arrange an initial phone review to see if we're the right fit for your web project.
Please note that we sometimes take a day or two to respond to initial inquiries. If you haven't heard from us in longer than that, ping us again -- sometimes the spam filters get greedy.
How much does a Web site cost?
We completely understand why you want to know what your project will cost, but that's a hard question to answer before we put together a basic project plan and define the scope of what you need.
In our initial phone interview, Janine can help you choose the technology that's best for you and sort through the options: web site, blog, e-commerce solution, mobile web site, iPad App.
WeI can usually give you a general idea of the budget for a project during that initial review, but since we offer a wide range of services with different rates, it can take up to a week or so for us to put together a detailed estimate.
Think of it this way: building a web site is a lot like building a house. The cost varies depending on your taste and budget. Do you want an Italian marble staircase to the master suite ... or just a good sturdy pine ladder to the loft?
Once we understand your priorities, we can put together a proposal and budget that includes the best team of programmers, writers, designers, and multimedia specialists. And here's our promise to you: we will never charge you anything until you've signed a simple letter of agreement that clearly describes the project and all related fees.
Prefer to create your own web site?
If you have a very limited budget, there are many ways we've found to help people tell their stories online. Throughout the DigitalFamily site, you'll find free illustrated tutorials, as well as books and videos about how to create web sites and blogs. These articles will help you get started, whether you hire a web designer or decide to create your own web site.
- Just Getting Started? Reading this overview will help you understand the options when it comes to creating a Web site.
- Plan your site: This guide to creating a project plan and task list can help you manage the preliminary steps to creating your own Web site
- You can learn how to use Adobe Dreamweaver with our illustrated tutorials, videos, and books
- You can learn how to create Web sites with Microsoft Expression Web with videos & tutorials