Anyone can build a website. In fact, we encourage the use of tools such as Wix and Canva for that very reason. Simply put, we just want to help you build and grow your brand. It's what we're passionate about and as a small business ourselves, we understand firsthand the challenges of trying to be everything and do everything on your own. That's why it's important to find reliable people, a team of professionals like us, to help you on your journey; to delegate to and relieve some of your workload; freeing up your time and energy to further your business.

Yes! Not only will we communicate throughout the process of building your website, but the reason we work exclusively with Wix platforms is so that Clients can have full control over the site once it's complete, should they choose not to move forward with our monthly maintenance plan. Please note that during any contractual payment agreements, minimal maintenance is included. Once your website is paid in full, you will have the option to continue on our monthly maintenance plan which can be cancelled at any time. Websites are initially created within our Tall Oaks Studio Wix account and transferred to you once the site is paid in full, where you will then have full access and control from then on.

We work exclusively with Wix for a few reasons: Wix is the most user-friendly and intuitive program on the market. This makes it an ideal choice for both Designers and Non-Designers, allowing both parties to have control over the website at any time. Should a Client choose to maintain their own website once it is created, that is absolutely an option when working with Wix. Wix has top-notch customer support. In today's day and age, it is hard to find companies that stand behind their products in the way that Wix does, and for that reason alone, we highly recommend Wix to anyone. Wix is easy to understand. With endless options to customize, and an array of useful tools and apps, it's truly a great platform for brands and small businesses. SEO capabilities are a must, and when it comes to implementing these important details, Wix has a lot of tools and features to promote your online presence and improve discoverable performance in search engines such and Google and Yahoo, including structured data, automatic XML sitemaps, URL customization, robots meta tags and more. Additionally, Wix ensures that all websites created on the platform are mobile-friendly. This not only improves your visitors' experience but also contributes to better search rankings, as search engines prioritize mobile-responsive websites in their algorithms. Wix offers reliable hosting and security. They guarantee stable hosting with state-of-the-art infrastructure, ensuring fast loading times, a seamless browsing experience, and consistent availability. This reliability is essential for your site visitors to have a positive experience on your site, and to make sure it is accessible at all times. Wix also places a high priority on the security of your website and the protection of user data. The platform implements advanced security measures, including SSL certification, to encrypt data transmitted between your website and visitors. This encryption ensures a secure and private connection. Additionally, they take care of security updates and regularly monitor for potential threats, providing a proactive defense against vulnerabilities. Wix is free! Not every platform can say that it offers a free option, but with Wix you aren't required to pay to have a website. Of course, there are limitations to the free version, but your website can still be created and function for your brand or small business. We've only determined one drawback to using Wix, and that is that the platform doesn't allow Wix-built websites to be transferred to another website host. This means if you build a site within Wix, you are not given the option to move the site to another host, such as Shopify or MotoCMS, at a later date. The site would need to be redesigned in the new host.

Wix is a website building platform designed for everyone. It's a code-free, drag-and-drop designing program with tools for all types of businesses. Wix has built-in features for eCommerce, marketing, scheduling, branding and so much more. Created in 2006, it's one of the leading web design platforms in the world, and one of the early adopters of new trends and technology, including AI.

Here's a breakdown of what you can expect to pay when starting your website journey: Website Domain Website Hosting Website Design Email Hosting Google Ads ___________________________________________ 1. Website Domain Typically domains will range between $10-$25/year. Wix Domain Registration - avg $14.95/year, Additional Privacy Registration - $9.90/year Alternatively, you can Register a Domain with Godaddy. We will then connect your custom domain to your Wix hosting by updating the name servers in your GoDaddy account. With this connection method, Wix becomes your DNS host while your domain remains registered with GoDaddy. What is Privacy Registration? Domain names must have up-to-date contact information for the public Whois database (this is a requirement). This contact information is accessible to anyone (including marketing firms and spammers) but with Private Registration (or Domain Security) the public contact information will not be your contact information. Who owns the domain, if it's registered through Wix? You do. Wix (like Godaddy) is just helping you register the domain name — the domain name is yours and you move it to another domain name registrar at any time. 2. Website Hosting *Wix offers a 14 day trial, subscription money-back guarantee Wix Plans: Free - $0/mo Light - $16/mo (paid yearly) Core - $27/mo (paid yearly) *we recommend this plan for most small businesses Business - $32/mo (paid yearly) Business Elite - $159/mo (paid yearly) 3. Web Design Tall Oak Studio: Custom websites are determined on a case by case basis, typically ranging between $2,500-$5,000. Payment plans may be available, please be sure to ask us about options. We offer website maintenance plans starting at $69/mo for 36 months (cancel anytime). Your plan is determined by the complexity of your website. 4. Email Hosting If you register your domain with Wix, you'll be able to set up a custom email address through Google Workspace (e.g. yourbusinessname@yourbusinessname.com). Google Workspace (previously called Google G Suite) allows you to host your custom email address with Gmail software, which is convenient. It also includes 30GB of storage, and access to Google Calendar, Docs, Sheets and Slides. Each Wix mailbox costs $6.50/mo or $48/year. Wix often runs special offers to get 50% off your first year on annual plans. Alternatively, you have the option to connect your domain from another provider (such as Godaddy) where you may have purchased your custom domain, that offer Email Hosting plans. Godaddy email plans range from $7.99mo - $13.99/mo (billed yearly) depending on how many email addresses are needed. 5. Google Ads Google Ads can be a valuable marketing tool. The cost varies depending on your industry, location, ad format, and bidding strategy, but on average, the cost-per-click (CPC) ranges from $0.10 to $1.50, with a daily budget of at least $5 per day. As a small business, it's recommended to start with a small daily budget and adjust as needed, focusing on specific keywords and target audiences to maximize your return on investment (ROI). With an estimated monthly cost ranging from $50 to $500 or more, it's crucial to monitor your ad performance regularly and adjust your campaigns accordingly to ensure you're getting the most bang for your buck.

Unlike most other platforms, there is a free version of Wix. That's right, you aren't required to pay Wix to have a functioning website. However, using their free plan does have its limitations. Wix Premium Plans offer many great benefits, including removing Wix ads, connecting a personal domain (e.g. www.yourwebsite.com), premium customer support, additional storage, extra bandwidth... and much more. The prices for Wix Premium Plans may differ between geographic locations, but typically range from $16/mo (Light Plan) to $159/mo (Business Elite Plan) depending on your preferences. Please note, that Wix's cost is separate from the products and services we offer here at Tall Oak Studio. (Please review the FAQ for "What fees are involved in starting my website?" for more information). Wix offers a 14 day trial, subscription money-back guarantee Wix Plans Overview Free - $0/mo Wix Ads *displayed on your website Wix Domain (e.g. www.yourbusinessname.wixsite.com/yourbusinessname) Very limited (500 MB) bandwidth You can’t sell online Basic customer support Overall limited features Not a great option for serious businesses, however useful for simple projects or nonprofits organizations. Light - $16/mo (billed annually) Ad-free Custom Domain (e.g. www.yourbusinessname.com) Very limited (2 GB) bandwidth *each website page will average a little over 1GB Free 1-year domain Could fit the needs of a low-traffic small business Perfect for getting about 20 to 30 visits daily Core - $27/mo (billed annually) *we recommend for most small businesses Ad-free Custom Domain (e.g. www.yourbusinessname.com) Unlimited bandwidth Free 1-year domain Free logo with Wix Logo Maker eCommerce store capabilities (accepting payments) Access to basic analytics Business - $32/mo (billed annually) Ad-free Custom Domain (e.g. www.yourbusinessname.com) Unlimited bandwidth Free 1-year domain Free logo with Wix Logo Maker eCommerce store capabilities (accepting payments) Access to more complete ecommerce & branding tools Overall, very similar to the Core Plan Business Elite - $159/mo (billed annually) Ad-free Custom Domain (e.g. www.yourbusinessname.com) Unlimited bandwidth Free 1-year domain Free logo with Wix Logo Maker eCommerce store capabilities (accepting payments) Access to the full spectrum of Wix's ecommerce tools and developer features The main incentive is top priority support

Website Domains (ie. www.yourwebsitename.com) are a separate expense from your Website Hosting and can be purchased within Wix or outside of Wix. Typically domains will range between $10-$25/year. Wix Domain Registration - avg $14.95/year, Additional Privacy Registration - $9.90/year *see description below Alternatively, you can Register a Domain with Godaddy. We will then connect your custom domain to your Wix hosting by updating the name servers in your GoDaddy account. With this connection method, Wix becomes your DNS host while your domain remains registered with GoDaddy. What is Privacy Registration? Domain names must have up-to-date contact information for the public Whois database (this is a requirement). This contact information is accessible to anyone (including marketing firms and spammers) but with Private Registration the public contact information will not be your contact information. Privacy Registration is an optional addition expense to protect your contact information. Who owns the domain, if it's registered through Wix? You do. Wix (like Godaddy) is just helping you register the domain name — the domain name is yours and you move it to another domain name registrar at any time.

If you register your domain with Wix, you'll be able to set up a custom email address through Google Workspace (e.g. yourbusinessname@yourbusinessname.com). Google Workspace (previously called Google G Suite) allows you to host your custom email address with Gmail software, which is convenient. It also includes 30GB of storage, and access to Google Calendar, Docs, Sheets and Slides. Each Wix mailbox costs $6.50/mo or $48/year. Wix often runs special offers to get 50% off your first year on annual plans. Alternatively, you have the option to connect your domain from another provider (such as Godaddy) where you may have purchased your custom domain, that offer Email Hosting plans. Godaddy email plans range from $7.99mo - $13.99/mo (billed yearly) depending on how many email addresses are needed.

There are a few steps involved in the overall process of creating your website: Initial communications, understanding your ideas and vision for the website. Acquiring all the necessary content (images/text) from you in order to begin designing. Designing the website, with some back-and-forth communication along the way. Reviewing and making any necessary adjustments. Launching your website *average turnaround is 4-8 weeks from the start of our journey together.

The main purpose of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is to rank higher in the search engine results, such as Google and Yahoo. This, in turn, creates a larger target audience which brings you more business and brand awareness. With a beautiful new website, it is vital to optimize SEO to ensure website traffic. Under our Website Maintenance plan, Tall Oak Studio regularly conducts key word searches, updates meta tags, monitors and maintains your SEO performance. *Please note that Tall Oak Studio Designers are not SEO Specialists, and that we work within the limits of Wix platforms. However, Wix has greatly improved their SEO features over the last several years, and we fully stand behind their capabilities to achieve optimal website performance for small business.

Websites are an investment and they're built with a purpose. Whether it's to sell a product, share information, email marketing or to provide a service. No matter the purpose, it needs to be maintained in order to achieve its goals. In order to make sure that your website is achieving its purpose, web maintenance is essential. What is web maintenance? Website maintenance is the process of keeping a website up-to-date and running smoothly as well as performing optimally. Website maintenance includes tasks like monitoring speed, regularly updating content, and fixing any broken links. It also involves more general housekeeping tasks like backing up your site regularly and monitoring your site's performance and SEO. Here is a list of general maintenance that is crucial to the success of your website: Security updates and monitoring Fixing broken links Fixing technical issues Improving user experience SEO monitoring Updating plugins and themes Regularly backing up your site data Updating content Performance and speed optimization User management Accessibility testing Uptime monitoring Support (email, SSL certifications, web hosting, etc.) Can I make a maintenance request at any time? Yes! As long as it falls within the bounds of general maintenance, we encourage you to make necessary requests -- especially if you notice something that not working as it should. Requests can be emailed directly to info@talloakstudio.com. What happens if my request falls outside the bounds of general maintenance, or requires more time than is granted under the Maintenance Plan? We will always communicate with you -- in fact, that's our specialty! So, if your request needs a lot more time, or maybe a thorough investigation or extensive design changes, we will let you know that it will require an additional cost to complete your request. Cost will depend on the time required and billed separately.

Yes! Your site will be protected by built-in security measures that comply with the highest industry standards. Learn more SSL Certificate Authenticates your site’s identity and enables an encrypted connection, so that visitors (and browsers) know they can trust your site. TLS 1.3 Encryption Encrypts your data using the latest industry-standard protocols to keep your visitors’ information safe. DDoS Protection In a DDoS attack, sites are flooded with unwanted traffic and become unavailable. Wix reroutes this malicious traffic to keep your site accessible at all times. Level 1 PCI Compliance Ensures your site complies with the highest global standard for secure online payments, regardless of the payment provider used.

A template is an editable digital asset that defines the layout for a desired application, such as documents, social media, ebooks, etc.

Upon purchasing, you'll be prompted to download a PDF. On page 1 of your PDF, click on the red button of which template size you would like to access. This will open up your file in Canva. If you already have an account, it will prompt you to sign in, if you don’t have an account, you will be prompted to sign up. Our templates feature elements that are available with Canva’s free subscription. Our template bundles feature unique designs in different formats for a variety of social media uses, including Instagram and Facebook. Please note that some of the elements within the varied formats may have been intentionally rearranged to better fit the layout of that particular format. Customizing your templates Upon opening the template you wish you work with, you can access Canva’s drag-and-drop tools if you wish to change the font styles, text content, design elements or imagery. You can also resize any of the content, change colors or add to the designs however you like. Within your Canva editable files, some content may be "locked" or grouped together. If you have trouble unlocking or ungrouping, or notice anything that needs our attention, please contact us. Saving your customized templates Canva’s platform will automatically save your templates to your accounts dashboard. You can easily rename and organize files into folders. Exporting your template Once you have customized your template, or simply want to export the template as is, click on the “Share” button in the top right corner, then “download” and choose which settings you prefer. We recommend exporting a JPG file in medium-large file size for best quality.

Upon placing your order, you'll receive a PDF File containing links to your Canva template in it's various formats. As our templates are digital products, all sales are final with no refunds. If there is a problem with your order, please contact us. By purchasing our digital products, you agree to use the provided templates only for your personal or professional use, and not to distribute or share the template link with others. You are not permitted to create or sell products that utilize the assets provided in this product, including but not limited to: • Print-on-demand products • Digital templates for sale (e.g. Canva templates) These restrictions are in place to protect the intellectual property and value of the original creator of these assets, Tall Oak Studio. Please note that sales activity and competitor listings are closely monitored. By purchasing this product, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to abide by our terms & conditions.

Our Personal & Professional Use License is included with our template products. It grants you the right to use and modify our templates for your personal or professional use, allowing you to customize and adapt them to fit your unique voice, brand and style. You are not permitted to sell our templates, edited or unedited, as an "end product". This means that you cannot resell the templates as a standalone product, but you can still use them as part of your overall marketing strategy. You are free to use our templates as many times as you like, and share them with your internal team or colleagues if necessary. However, we kindly ask that you do not share these templates with individuals or companies outside of your organization or circle, to protect the intellectual property and value of our work.

Due to the digital nature of this product, all sales made are final. There will be no refunds or exchange of items once a purchase is complete. For technical difficulties and other inquiries, please contact our customer service at info@talloakstudio.com.

Please be aware that some of the digital products we sell may feature generated content, such as text and/or imagery that may contain realistic scenes, subjects or textures. In preparation for designing our products, we diligently conduct a proper research study on our products' subject matter to ensure the highest quality and most credible content is included. This content is suitable for sharing on your personal or professional platforms. If you have any questions, please contact us. The imagery, text and elements used in our templates are either included by Tall Oak Studio or have been added from Canva's free library, available for you to use in your template with their free subscription. Please note that these templates are being sold by Tall Oak Studio. The sale of these templates is not affiliated with Canva. Canva is not liable for these templates. If you have any questions or inquiries, please contact us.

Templates and Printables are both digital products that can be downloaded and/or accessed from the internet and used in various ways. Templates are pre-made digital designs that are customizable through Canva. Templates can be used for social media assets, business branding, documents, ebooks and more. You do not need a Canva subscription to edit our templates. ​ Printables are pre-made digital designs that are ready to print. Not all printables are customizable. The ones that are will be marked with ✓ EDITABLE. Printables can include invitations, SVG designs for apparel printing, vectors for your Cricut making, clip art, charts and more.

You are free to use these templates as many times as you like, and share them with your internal team or colleagues if necessary. However, we kindly ask that you do not share these templates with individuals or companies outside of your organization or circle, to protect the intellectual property and value of our work.

All of our products are copyright of Tall Oak Studio, with ownership belonging to the designer, Heather Bianchi. These templates are sold by Tall Oak Studio. We are not affiliated with Wix, Canva or Etsy, and they are not liable for our templates.

The rise of entrepreneurship and side hustles has led to a surge in demand for professional-looking graphics and documents. However, not everyone has the time or skills to design them themselves. That's where Canva comes in. This user-friendly design platform is perfect for non-designers, offering a gentle learning curve and a wealth of resources to help you get started. And the best part? It's free! Canva's premium plan, Pro, offers even more features, but at a very affordable price of $14.99 per month or $119.99 per year. With its vast library of free and paid elements, high-quality fonts, and stock photos, Canva can help you create professional-grade graphics and documents. Plus, it's accessible from anywhere, with both web-based and mobile apps available.

Canva is an online graphic design tool for EVERYBODY! In essence, you can have ZERO graphic design knowledge and still create something beautiful with Canva using its drag-and-drop functionality. Canva is free to use, you are not required to purchase their subscription, however it is limited in some capacity. Canva offers a paid membership (Pro Plan) for around $14.99/mo. Our templates feature free-use elements.

There is an endless array of opportunity when working with templates, and we hope to one day offer them all! Here are several ways in which people today are using templates: • Social media posts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.) • Email marketing campaigns ( newsletters, promotional emails, etc.) • Blog articles and blog posts • Website headers and footers • Landing pages and sales pages • PowerPoint presentations • Infographics • Brochures and flyers • Posters and signage • Business cards and letterheads • Sales sheets and datasheets • Menus and recipes • Event invitations and programs • Training materials and educational resources • Product packaging and labeling • Advertising and promotional materials (print and digital)

As Graphic Designers, we've crafted bundles of templates that are intentionally designed to work together seamlessly, creating a cohesive brand identity. Unlike Canva, which offers one-off designs that may not mesh well together, our bundles provide a consistent look and feel across all marketing materials. This means our clients can trust that their brand is projecting a professional, unified image, without having to worry about disparate designs. By choosing our bundles, you can ensure that your brand is well-represented and easily recognizable across multiple channels.

Our templates are designed with elements from Canva's free library, or they're added from our personal stock archive. If, by chance, there should be a Pro element within one of your bundles, please promptly let us know! The Pro element can easily be replaced by a free element.

SVG files can be uploaded to Canva, where the color may be adjusted to your preference. AI files require Adobe Illustrator to edit. In this software, you can make the most out of your editable files. AI files are not compatible with Canva, however you can import the Illustrator files if saved as a "PDF compatible format" file. PNG files can be uploaded to Canva, however they do not have the flexibility to be edited. EPS files are not a compatible file format for Canva.