Wiles-Mensch Website Proposal

Project Overview

Wiles-Mensch is looking to refresh their web presence to better represent both their Virginia and DC offices. We've prepared three options ranging from a streamlined single-site approach to a full dual-installation build. All options include transitioning away from Elementor, custom portfolio filtering, logo refinement, and a social content dashboard. All options include one year of free managed hosting.

A Note from Marty

Our goal is simple: make your website easy to manage. After years of working with clients and page builders like Elementor, we've seen firsthand how frustrating complicated tools can be. We're not here to throw more software at you — we're here to make things run smoothly. When this project is done, updating your content should feel effortless. That's the value we bring: helping you work smarter, not harder.

Quick Cost Summary

Option A — Single Site + VA Redirect$3,375 to start$6,750 total
Option B — Hybrid Dual-Display Site$4,525 to start$9,050 total
Option C — Two Separate Installations$5,625 to start$11,250 total

All projects begin with a 50% deposit. Remaining balance due at project completion. All options include logo refinement, Social Content Dashboard, and one year of free managed hosting.

Option A: Single Site + VA Redirect

Simplest approach — one website, one installation

The DC-focused website serves as the primary site. The Virginia domain simply redirects to the main site. Virginia office contact info is available on a dedicated "Virginia Office" page or section, but the site's design, portfolio, and visuals are unified under one brand presentation.

Scope

Full website redesign with transition away from Elementor to a custom theme
Custom project portfolio filtering (Cates-style by type, location, etc.)
Virginia domain redirect to primary site
Dedicated Virginia office page with VA contact info, map, and local details
Updated contact forms
Responsive design and QA
SEO optimization — clean markup, fast load times, meta tags, image optimization, and mobile-first best practices to help you rank
Logo refinement (primary logo + VA/DC variations)
Social Content Dashboard with AI-generated social drafts and approval workflow

Investment Breakdown

Website redesign & development	$3,500
Custom portfolio filtering system	$900
Logo refinement (with VA/DC variations)	$500
Social Content Dashboard	$1,850
1 year managed hosting	INCLUDED
Project Total	$6,750

50% Deposit to Begin $3,375

Remaining balance due at project completion $3,375

Option B: Hybrid Dual-Display Site

One platform, two offices (DC + VA) — built to scale when you add a third

A single WordPress installation dynamically displays different content based on which domain the visitor uses. The Virginia domain shows Virginia contact info, Virginia portfolio highlights, and VA-specific visuals. The DC domain shows DC portfolio, DC contact info, and DC imagery. Shared content like news, blog posts, team bios, and company history is managed once and appears on both.

Scope

Full website redesign with transition away from Elementor to a custom theme
Domain-based query detection for dual-display logic
Custom project portfolio filtering (Cates-style) with location awareness
Virginia display: VA contact info, VA portfolio, VA visuals and branding
DC display: DC contact info, DC portfolio, DC visuals and branding
Shared content management (blog, news, bios managed once)
Updated contact forms with office-specific routing
Responsive design and QA
Advanced SEO optimization — clean markup, meta tags, image optimization, JSON-LD structured data for rich search results, and AI search enhancement so your firm surfaces in AI-powered search tools like ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
Logo refinement (primary logo + VA/DC variations)
Social Content Dashboard with AI-generated social drafts and approval workflow

Investment Breakdown

Hybrid dual-display website build	$4,500
Domain detection & display logic	$1,000
Custom portfolio filtering system	$1,200
Logo refinement (with VA/DC variations)	$500
Social Content Dashboard	$1,850
1 year managed hosting	INCLUDED
Project Total	$9,050

50% Deposit to Begin $4,525

Remaining balance due at project completion $4,525

Option C: Two Separate Website Installations

Full independence — two distinct sites

Two completely independent WordPress installations, each with its own design, content, portfolio, and management. The Virginia site is fully tailored to the VA office and market. The DC site is fully tailored to DC. Each site is managed separately — content updates, blog posts, and team bios are maintained independently on each installation.

Scope

Two full website redesigns with transition away from Elementor to custom themes
Independent design direction for each site (different hero imagery, color accents, tone)
Custom project portfolio filtering on each site (Cates-style)
Separate contact forms, separate content management
Responsive design and QA on both sites
Advanced SEO optimization on both sites — clean markup, meta tags, image optimization, JSON-LD structured data for rich search results, and AI search enhancement so your firm surfaces in AI-powered search tools like ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
Logo design and refinement
Social Content Dashboard on each site with AI-generated social drafts and approval workflow
Two separate hosting environments

Investment Breakdown

DC website redesign & development	$4,000
Virginia website redesign & development	$3,500
Custom portfolio filtering (x2)	$1,500
Logo refinement (primary + VA/DC variations)	$500
Social Content Dashboard (x2)	$1,750
1 year managed hosting (both sites)	INCLUDED
Project Total	$11,250

50% Deposit to Begin $5,625

Remaining balance due at project completion $5,625

Comparison at a Glance

	Option A	Option B	Option C
Approach	Single site + VA redirect	One site, two displays	Two separate sites
Deposit to Begin	$3,375	$4,525	$5,625
Total Investment	$6,750	$9,050	$11,250
Logo	Included	Included	Included
Social Dashboard	Included	Included	Included (both)
1 Year Hosting	Included	Included	Included (both)
Portfolio Filtering	Single	Location-aware	Independent (x2)
Content Management	One site to manage	One site to manage	Two sites to manage
Ongoing Effort	Lowest	Low	Highest

Ongoing Costs (After Year One)

After the included first year, hosting and software licenses continue under RT7 Media's managed plans. All costs bundled into one simple annual fee:

What's Included

Managed WordPress hosting with security monitoring
Domain management and DNS
Regular WordPress and plugin updates
WPForms Pro (contact forms)
Mailgun (reliable email delivery)
ACF Pro (flexible content layouts)
Maintenance support — software updates, security patches, server monitoring, and uptime management (content changes, design updates, or structural modifications are billed separately at standard hourly rate)

Annual Cost by Option

Option A$585/year
Option B$885/year
Option C$1,035/year

Estimated Timeline

Option A

6-8 weeks from kickoff

Option B

8-10 weeks from kickoff

Option C

10-14 weeks from kickoff

Next Steps

Review options and select preferred approach
Schedule a call to discuss questions or adjustments
Upon agreement, we send a formal SOW and invoice for the 50% deposit to kick off the project

Proposal valid for 30 days. Pricing based on current scope understanding and may be adjusted following discovery.

References

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