How I build a personal website
A good personal website looks like its owner, not like a template. That is why the work starts with you.
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Getting to know you
First I need to understand who you are, who your audience is, and what you want them to do after seeing the website.
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Structure and content
We lay out the pages and sections. About, services, work, articles and contact. If you have an audience abroad, languages enter the structure right here.
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A tool of your own
What sets a personal website apart is a tool that only you have. For example an online test your audience answers to get a result. Right now we are building tools like that for Dr. Gholizadeh's website.
Why a social media page is not enough
Social media is good for being seen but it is not enough for trust. Someone who is about to sign a contract with you searches your name on Google. If all they find is a few scattered pages, they do not get a full picture of you.
A personal website gathers everything in one place. Your background, your work, your writing and the way to reach you. And because it is yours, it does not vanish when a social network changes its rules.
The third point is search. When someone searches for your name or your specialty, a website that was built properly has a chance to be seen. You do not control a social media page.
Settle these four things before you order
Only you can answer these four. The rest is my job.
What you want visitors to do
Send a message, book a consultation or buy a course. The whole website is arranged around that one action.
Photo and text
One good photo and a few honest paragraphs about yourself matter more than any design.
Languages
If you have an audience outside your country, say so from the start.
What sets you apart
A tool, a test or a method. If you have one, we build the website around it.
Who a personal website is for, and who it is not for
I would rather be clear from the start so neither of us wastes time.
It fits if
- Your own name is your brand, like a consultant, teacher, doctor or specialist.
- Clients search for you before they get in touch.
- You have content or a tool that deserves a permanent home.
Skip it if
- You only want a page of links. There are free tools for that.
- You do not have time to prepare even one photo and one short bio.
- You want the website to stand in for real work and a real track record.
How I work with you
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First meeting
In person in Tabriz, or online if you are in another city or country. In this meeting I listen more than I talk.
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Structure and text
We settle the sections and languages and put the texts in order together.
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Design and build
Depending on what you need, I build it on WordPress or as a custom system. Tools and online tests are custom written.
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Delivery and support
After delivery, support follows the contract we sign. Its terms are clear before the work starts.
Questions people usually ask
How is a personal website different from a corporate one?
A corporate website speaks about an organization and a personal website speaks about a person. The tone, photos and structure are different, and visitors should feel they are dealing with you.
Can it include a tool or an online test?
Yes. I write that part as custom code. An example is the set of test tools being built for Dr. Gholizadeh's website.
How much does it cost?
There is no fixed number because it depends on the sections and features you need. After the first meeting I give you an exact estimate.
Do you work with clients outside Tabriz?
Yes. For other cities and other countries we meet online.
Are we on our own after delivery?
No. Support continues under the contract, and we agree on its terms before the work starts.
Written and built by
I have worked with PHP, WordPress and SEO for more than 10 years and I build custom systems for companies. I wrote this page from my own experience.
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