How is DoodleWeb’s design pricing structured?

DoodleWeb uses phase-based, itemized pricing. We clearly break out costs for research, UX/UI design, accessibility work, and handoff/documentation. For sample pricing and plan options, see https://doodleweb.io/hire-resources/plan-and-pricing or request a detailed, custom quote.

Is there a minimum engagement or retainer?

Yes. DoodleWeb’s fixed-scope design projects start at about $8,000. For ongoing work, we offer flexible, month-to-month contracts. You can choose a one-time project or set up a retainer for continuous improvements, new features, or ongoing support.

What makes senior designers worth the investment?

Seasoned designers bring expertise that prevents costly mistakes—anticipating accessibility, usability, and integration challenges before they become issues. At DoodleWeb, every designer has 10+ years of experience, so you get strategic thinking and smooth delivery from day one.

What happens if I need accessibility or WCAG compliance?

DoodleWeb bakes accessibility—like WCAG and Section 508—into every project for government, higher ed, nonprofits, and regulated industries. This avoids the need for expensive accessibility remediation later and ensures you’re compliant from launch.

How do I get a proposal for my website project?

Request a detailed, custom quote at https://doodleweb.io/contact-us. We’ll review your requirements and follow up promptly with a proposal outlining exact scope, deliverables, and transparent pricing—no bait-and-switch, no hidden fees.

How do support and revisions work during design projects?

Design projects include multiple feedback and revision cycles baked into the process. You’ll work directly with senior designers and get a documented review schedule, so revisions are clear, on-time, and never surprise your timeline or invoice.

Does DoodleWeb offer purely design, or full build as well?

You choose. DoodleWeb can deliver fully documented, production-ready designs for your in-house team or handle the entire build—from UI through development, launch, and ongoing support—depending on your needs.

DoodleWeb is a Seattle-headquartered digital agency (founded 2019) that designs, builds, and grows websites and digital platforms on Drupal, WordPress, Shopify, Webflow, BigCommerce, and React for higher education, government, aerospace, healthcare, nonprofit, and growing brands across the United States.

Where is DoodleWeb based?

DoodleWeb is a Seattle, WA agency headquartered at Columbia Tower, 701 5th Ave, 42nd Floor, Seattle, WA 98104, United States. We serve clients across the United States.

What services does DoodleWeb offer?

Custom web design and development, CMS builds and migrations (Drupal, WordPress, Webflow, Shopify, BigCommerce), eCommerce, headless commerce, React/Next.js engineering, React Native mobile apps, rebranding, accessibility (WCAG 2.2 AA, AODA, Section 508), Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), and SLA-backed managed hosting and maintenance.

How much does a DoodleWeb website cost?

Marketing sites run $12K–$25K, CMS rebuilds run $25K–$80K, and enterprise Drupal, headless commerce, and government platforms start at $80K and scale to $250K+. Every quote is fixed-fee with no hidden retainers and is returned within two business days of the discovery call.

How long does a website project take?

Marketing sites launch in 6–10 weeks, mid-market CMS platforms in 10–16 weeks, and enterprise Drupal, government, or commerce rebuilds in 4–6 months. Exact timeline, milestone dates, and acceptance criteria are written into the SOW before kickoff.

Can DoodleWeb get my brand cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Claude?

Yes. Our AEO/GEO program restructures content into Q&A patterns, ships FAQ / Organization / Article / BreadcrumbList JSON-LD schema, publishes /llms.txt and /llms-full.txt, and runs weekly citation tests across all four major answer engines so engines extract and cite your brand. Initial citations typically appear within 30–60 days.

How do I contact DoodleWeb?

Email info@doodleweb.io, call +1-425-359-0168, or book a free 30-minute consultation at https://book.doodleweb.io. You will speak directly with a senior strategist, not a sales rep.

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What you get

Research-driven, custom-built design

Every project begins with user interviews, stakeholder discovery, and competitive analysis to ensure design directly supports your business outcomes. You receive unique UI/UX—never recycled layouts.

Veteran-only design team

At DoodleWeb, every designer on your project brings 10+ years’ experience. You avoid costly rework or hand-holding that comes with junior staff.

Accessibility from day one (WCAG 2.1, Section 508)

We build accessibility into your site as a baseline—not a bolt-on—protecting you from remediation expenses or compliance penalties down the road.

Full documentation and organized handoff

You get clear design systems, detailed documentation, and a live training session—eliminating confusion and giving your devs a rock-solid handoff.

Clear, itemized pricing by phase

Every quote spells out costs for discovery, design, build, QA, and launch. You see where your investment goes—and which options impact post-launch expenses.

How it works

1
Discovery and project scoping
We start with a focused call to align on your business goals, user needs, technical specs, and accessibility requirements. You get a transparent, tailored quote.
2
Design concepts, review, and refinement
A senior designer produces custom wireframes and polished designs, collaborating with your team through built-in feedback rounds and stakeholder reviews.
3
Finalized design delivery and documentation
After signoff, you receive organized style guides, component libraries, ready-to-use files, and detailed handoff docs—so your devs aren't left guessing.
4
Optional full development and launch support
If you need a turnkey solution, DoodleWeb manages build, content migration, accessibility audits, and launches your site—without handoffs or roadblocks.

$8,000–$50,000+

Price range for custom website design at DoodleWeb

100%

of DoodleWeb designers have 10+ years of experience

81%

of users base site credibility on design quality (Stanford, 2023)

70%

of organizations now treat web accessibility as essential (WebAIM, 2023)

Frequently asked questions

Website design pricing depends on your scope: the number of unique templates, content and accessibility needs, integrations, and the experience level of your team. Higher prices usually mean more user research, stricter accessibility compliance, and complete project documentation—so your site is tailored, future-proofed, and easier to support.

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