Building a New Website?
Starting from scratch takes a little more planning, but the end result is the same: a fast, AI-powered Forged Site that works for your business 24/7.
Let's make sure you have everything you need before we build.
What You'll Need to Get Started
Come prepared and your consultation will cover everything. Here's the checklist.
Must-Haves
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Domain Name
This is the title to your car. We strongly recommend you register it yourself (through GoDaddy, Namecheap, Google Domains, etc.) so you always own it. We can help you register one during the consultation if needed.
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Business Registration
Is your LLC or business entity registered with the state? Do you have an EIN? This affects what we can set up for you in directories and Google Business.
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Logo
If you have a logo, bring it. If you've generated one with an AI tool like ChatGPT, bring that too. We'll need to refine and vectorize it for professional use (see logo package below). If you don't have one yet, we'll discuss options.
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Your Goals
What does your business do? Who are your customers? What do you want the website to accomplish? Even rough ideas help us build the right structure.
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Social Media Accounts
Do you have Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or other social profiles? We'll link them and ensure consistent branding across platforms.
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Existing Citations or Listings
Have you already claimed your Google Business Profile? Listed on Yelp? Registered with any directories? We need to know what's already out there.
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Brand Colors & Fonts
If you have established brand guidelines, share them. If not, we'll help you establish a visual identity during the design phase.
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Photos & Media
Product photos, team photos, location shots, anything that represents your business. Google Drive or USB, we'll take them however you have them.
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Reference Websites
2-3 websites you admire the look and feel of. They don't have to be in your industry. This helps us understand your aesthetic.
Design Consultation
One-Hour Discovery Meeting
Everything you need to kick off your new website
In this one-hour session, we cover everything needed to plan your new Forged Site. You'll leave knowing exactly what's needed, what it'll cost, and what the timeline looks like.
What We Cover:
- • Domain name registration guidance
- • Business structure review (LLC, DBA, EIN)
- • Logo and branding assessment
- • Marketing goals and target audience
- • Google Analytics & Search Console setup plan
- • Social media integration strategy
- • Citation and directory submission plan
- • Confirming a Forged Site fits your needs
Additional Design Services
New businesses often need more than just a website. Here's what we can help with.
Custom Design
The cost of design sessions depends on many factors: whether you have existing branding, a clear business plan, content ready to go, and how complex your site needs to be.
After design is complete, you go on a Forged Site plan with all the same AI tools and monthly benefits as any other client.
Logo Package
A complete logo package: print-ready vector files, black-and-white variants, versions for different backgrounds, and all standard sizes for web and print.
Already have a concept from ChatGPT or another AI tool? We can refine and vectorize it into a professional, print-ready logo. AI-generated images are great starting points, but they can't be used directly on print materials without proper vectorization.
Marketing Add-Ons
Depending on your business, you may benefit from additional services beyond the website itself:
- • Infographics and custom slideshows
- • HeyGen AI video explainers
- • Additional citation submissions
- • Social media profile setup
- • Google Business Profile optimization
A Note About Domain Names
Your domain name is like the title to your car. It's yours, and you should own it directly.
We strongly recommend registering your domain yourself through a reputable registrar (GoDaddy, Namecheap, Cloudflare, Google Domains, etc.). This way, no matter what happens with any web agency, your domain is always in your name and under your control.
If someone doesn't renew it or if a company closes, an unowned domain can be lost forever, and if someone else registers it, getting it back can be expensive or impossible.
We can help you register one during the consultation if you need guidance. Once registered, you simply point the DNS to our servers and we handle the rest.