John Michaels Design LLC.

What does your business do?
What are your challenges and goals?
Do you need a logo?
What do you want your site to accomplish?
What makes your company stand-out?
Who are your competitors?
Who are your customers or targeted audience?
What are some website examples do you like and why?
Any specific features?
Any colorways and/or fonts do you like?
Do you currently have a website?
(If so what do/don’t would you want to change?)

1. Research - I look up websites, services, products, competitors and target audience in the specific industry. Then i'll brainstorm and write some key points I notice across the industry. Its important for me to know your exact website types, featured content and functionality. I then take this opportunity to suggest the best solutions for your new website, e-commerce or print design.

2. Planning & Design - This stage I start the website design process by creating a wireframe for the new site (Content placement and Information Structure). This is a guide to the suggested content structure for each page. Once the website wireframes are approved, I will then move onto the website design portion. Designing the homepage elements, font pairing, color palettes and the layout.

3. Web Development - Here I will develop the digital version of the approved layout design. Connect all the elements to allow the site navigation and user end functions for a smooth user experience. After I will place the text/content given to me on to the site properly. Lastly I will run tests to ensure that the site is functioning and displaying correctly across all browsers and devices, to be ready for launch.

As part of my initial process before I can start to work on my clients project I have a questionnaire I go over with them to outline key points. Here are some of the questions below.

What are your business challenges and goals?
Why do you want a website and/or have a current one redesigned?
What's your business/organization about?
What makes your business stand out from your competition?
What problems does your business solve?
Who are your targeted audience?
What would you like for your visitors to do when they're viewing your site?
What is your company's budget?
By what date do you want your site completed?
What are the long term goals for your website?
Who will be responsible for updating your site?

What I love most about my job is helping others grow their businesses/brands. Overcoming challenges together. I value the personal communications and strong relationships formed with my clients. My passion is to create and design.

There were a few things that inspired me to start my own business. I always loved creating from a young age, from drawing comics, cars and more. As I became older I was attracted to the graphic & web design field. So I pursued into learning both and how to make it into a career. When I worked for other companies I realized a few standards that I felt somewhat limited me from advancing further in the field.
During this time I decided to try and freelance part-time as I worked for someone else company. Eventually I committed full-time to my freelance career. Knowing if I were to build my own business/company on my own, would give me a great a feeling of growth and accomplishment. Freedom to manage my time and energy would create the right work/life balance would better my life all around. Being able to create and connect with other business- like people was something I also felt inspired by.
Challenging myself to succeed with my business, would lead me to take risks and follow my passion further. Which would ultimately allow me to enjoy what I do everyday.

Your clients should choose JMDLLC if they're are looking for someone who is passionate at what they do everyday. Someone who can listen carefully to what your concerns are. Great communication is something I highly value with my clients. Great organizational skills and a creative process allows me to work fast and efficiently. At JMDLLC we provide high quality work, often exceeding the expectations of our clients. We are confident in project decision making and trustworthy to bring your visions to fruition. We strive to make the process enjoyable for our clients. As well as stay up to date with all new design features and trends.