A web site for the purpose of "just having one" is like a pair of three legged pants.

The web is a tool for exchanging information. If the information is current, in depth and focused, then the information will be valuable to the user.

The key to focus is finding your niche and delivering valuable information to the user.

What I do is help you create valuable information by designing web sites that allow you to update text, images and other contents. Your site is as current as you want it to be without forking out another dime to your "consultant".

I do this at a reasonable price, but probably more than the 19 year old cousin of your neighbor's son's friend, who thinks the internet is about "entertainment", and only needs enough money to buy the [fill in the blank]. Just hope its not less than he thought or your web site may never get done.

Since I am a little older, have 4 kids, and have been in my own business my entire life, I understand both:

• how little the money seems when you are doing the work; and
• how expensive it is when you pay the bill.

The importance of the work ethic and the dilemma of parting with every dollar is included in my vision of your project.

This business helps keep me home with the kids, so not only is every dollar is important, I have a long term view, not just on work, but on the importance of the business relationship I have with every customer.

Most other web designers charge from $50 to $100 per static page, plus the ongoing cost of your domain name and hosting fees. Every time you need a change, you pay again.

For as little as $395, you can take the long view, and talk to the owner when you have a question.

P.S. - If you have a web site and hired that 19 year old kid, I can finish it and do it on time.