What message do you want to send? We can help.
Bill Russell and his team create beautiful and effective websites for individuals and small businesses. They will help you to get your message out to the world, through your website and marketing.
Check out our portfolio of sites we’ve created and the services we provide. perhaps your questions can be answered with our FAQ’s. Call or email Bill to set up a free one-half hour phone consultation about what you need.
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About Us:
Bill Russell Design is a graphic design and website development company based in Marin County, California. Bill and his associates have a passion and expertise for the art of telling your company’s story. They work with you to discover what is clear and memorable about you and your company’s narrative. From web development to marketing, from graphic design to social media, they bring substance, consistency and effectiveness to your brand.
Our designer and developer team provide expert design, content management, marketing and front and back-end programming for websites, and more, with a quality assurance that’s both professional and effective. Let’s give your website, logo and marketing materials a look that is singularly yours. Call us at 415.491.9734 or send us an email today!
Bill’s Blog:
Why Fonts Matter
As a web designer, it’s my job to present a client with a range of font choices for their website. It's one very important component that defines your business brand. A great font tells a story and brings a voice to what you and your business do. A good typeface will...
We offer these Services:
The Bill Russell Design Team are committed to each client’s complete satisfaction, to clear communication, in partnership with the client and bring a combination of creativity and pragmatism to every project. They strive to provide the services and deliver on this promise. Here’s a look at the team that will facilitate that for you.
Web Site Design and Construction:
Every business is distinctive, and your website should reflect your company’s singularity. Bill Russell’s background as an illustrator means that your business will have a website like no other on the Internet. He starts by researching and understanding your company and your clients. He helps you decide the best technical implementation for your website. Then he will design and build an artful and effective website that communicates the importance of your brand to your clients and customers and sells your products and services. 
Bill Russell Design can design your website that’s build on a WordPress platform, so that you (with a little training) will be able to write and maintain your website content any time you want. He offers tools and hands-on instruction so that you can easily keep your website content fresh and appealing. Or, if you prefer, Bill Russell Design offers clients affordable site maintenance that will keep your site up-to-date, secure and found in searches.
Here are some of the website design services that Bill Russell Design provides:
WordPress • Content Management • Conversions to Mobile • eCommerce Stores and Shopping Carts • Blogs • Email Services • Contact & Database Forms • Social Media • Galleries and Slideshows • Video Production • Search Engine Optimization & Analytics
Graphic Design:
Your brand is how you visually communicate the essence of your business to your customers. Bill Russell and company collaborates with you to discover and convey what is clear and memorable about you, your company and your company’s message. Drawing upon his 30 years of experience as an illustrator and a staff artist at the San Francisco Chronicle, Bill can expertly design everything from your company’s logo to newsletters and more. The marketing materials that he designs will singularly and effectively convey your products and services to your customers and clients, so you’re seen and successful. Based in Marin County, California, Bill works with clients throughout the United States.
Our Graphic Design Services include: Visual Branding • Logo Design • Marketing • Brochure & Collateral • eNewsletter & Email • Social Media & Integration • Illustration • eBook
New Technologies:
Bill Russell Design created an eBook using iBooks Author, a proprietary Apple system for creation design through to distribution. This eBook called Santa Cruz in Song and Image contains illustrated scenes of the natural environs around Santa Cruz, California, an interactive map and 12 embedded songs.
It was made as part of a creative collaboration with musician Brian Gore which can be purchased at the iTunes Bookstore. This is but one example of new adaptive technologies that can be part of your digital offerings on your website.
Illustration:
Bill Russell is also an illustrator for books, magazines, advertising and corporate clients. Check out his portfolio.
Do you own a restaurant? How are you coping during this pandemic?
A website is your front line marketing platform to inform your clientele of your dining options, take out offerings and safety precautions. We know what the best practices are for restaurants, given today’s situation.
Bill Russell Design created an effective and flexible website for Insalata’s Restaurant in San Anselmo, California. From outdoor dining to online ordering to take out, we adjusted their website’s content and functionality, to support them and their community in this ever changing dynamic. Read more here.
See our Work:
Take a look at these recently completed websites by Bill Russell Design by clicking on the thumbnails below. Each site presented unique solutions to client issues, like embedded social media, slider photo galleries, expert search engine optimization, responsive formats for mobile devices, and more.
Got a project?
Use the form below with your inquiry, email him at
Bill(at)BillRussellDesign.com
or call:15.491.9734
The Design Team:
The Bill Russell Design Team are committed to each client’s complete satisfaction, to clear communication, in partnership with the client and bring a combination of creativity and pragmatism to every project. They strive to provide the services and deliver on this promise. Here’s a look at the team that will facilitate that for you.
Bill Russell
Creative Director
As an accomplished web designer, illustrator and painter, Bill has contributed his creative expertise, design and picture-making to a multitude of print and web projects throughout the United States and Canada. He received his degree from Parsons School of Design in New York City and was an adjunct professor of illustration at the California College of the Arts. He loves to pursue his education into new web technologies.
Jason Roberts
Project Management, Developer and Videographer
Jason combines 5 years of web design and development experience with 20 years of marketing and PR work. He is a long time student of SEO best practices and is Google Analytics certified. Jason works closely with clients to craft websites that are effective at both brand communication and provide a delightful user experience. Jason also specializes in product photography and video production. Visit Pelyon Studios for more information.
How We Build:
Bill Russell Design uses the latest techniques and tools to develop your website. Bill offers a first time free-of-charge consultation to explain the available options and help you get started. One of the first decisions you’ll need to make is whether you want a website that you can easily update yourself. A Content Management System, such as WordPress, will give you that capability. Bill Russell can clearly explain the benefits of various implementation options so that your website will best meet your needs.
Consider these website development setup & tools:
WordPress is the platform for building your site, bar none. Some will debate about SquareSpace, Weebly, Wix, or whatever company is currently spending the most on advertising, but anyone who builds brands for a living will tell you otherwise. WordPress provides an ideal, time-tested structure in which to build a web site which can be tailored to the needs of the client, as well as make it effective and artful. Your site will stand out with the integration of plug-ins and adjustments to the code. Bill Russell Design provides instructions on how clients can easily maintain site content. Learn more about WordPress.
Yesterdays’s website is not today’s website! Adapting to new design, new technologies and new capabilities are expected by your site visitors. Bill Russell Design provides affordable site conversions that responsively convert to desktop, smartphones, tablets and other mobile formats.
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is crucial for any website. Bill Russell Design will codify your website to help ensure that it achieves the highest possible importance with major search engines. Your website will achieve higher ranking, resulting in more website traffic and a bold return on your investment. Read about our affordable SEO Booster we offer.
FAQ’s:
Perhaps these frequently asked questions will help…
Are your websites custom built? Do you use templates?
We do begin with a core WordPress template but has the look and feel of a custom-made website. We do this insure your website formats seamlessly to all devices.
What about hosting? Do I have to host my website with you?
No, but we recommend client hosting with Hostgator. We like its security and support services. Going with Hostgator will allow us to stay vigilant and provide the necessary updates that are part of the hosting package we provide.
How long will it take to get a new website?
On average, three to six weeks. The pace of any project is set by the client. How much input you can provide during the initial stages, your availability with feedback and approvals, how soon site content is ready…all affects the speed of completion. The other site consideration is it’s functionality. More complex sites will take more time to develop and test.
Do you only create WordPress websites?
We like WordPress. It’s a great content management system. It a huge, worldwide market share due to its security, flexibility and ease of use. It’s constantly being improved and it’s relatively easy to learn.
Who writes the content for the site?
Usually that is you. You are the expert on your business, so it’s usually best if it comes from you. We’ll provide you with a blank text template to fill in, based on our upfront conversations and assessed needs
What if I need help or need to make changes to our site?
Yes, we offer support, if you want to modify or add anything to your website. Our sites are built in WordPress. We provide you with access to the WordPress Dashboard, as well as access to some WordPress tutorials, if you choose to appoint someone in-house to maintain the site.
How much does a website cost?
This is by far our number one question. Our goal is to deliver the best website possible, given your budget. Because we are a small and versatile company, we charge less than most for our design, development and marketing. We know our prices are fair and affordable. We provide a free custom quote for your project if you call us or complete this form.
Your prices are good. Do you outsource your work?
We do not outsource any of our work to companies abroad. Everything on your site will be built locally, unless you request some feature or functionality that requires skilled code development. We may need to go offshore if need be.
A custom website is great, but do you hold me hostage forever?
It’s our hope that you’ll develop trust in our company and services. Once we complete your site, you’ll have total ownership of it and you’ll have complete access to your website. Everything we code is 100% open source. This allows any other developer to take over your website, just in case we don’t work out.
Are your websites SEO friendly?
We perform the necessary search engine optimization on your site. We embed well-researched and accurate search terms. We are Google Certified. We want your site to be found in searches. We provide regular reports and assessments of traffic to your site, and much more data.
Will I be able to update the site myself?
Yes! We love it when our clients take control of their website and learn to manage it on their own. We’ll provide you with a set of comprehensive video tutorials to help you learn your way around, as well provide you with a training session to help get you on your way.
Will my website be mobile-friendly?
Having a mobile-friendly website is more important than ever. We work hard to ensure your website looks great on a variety of devices, like iPhones and iPads.
Can you help us with our online marketing?
Our main goal is to help you succeed online. Ask about our marketing packages, that include Local, National and World Wide SEO, setting up Google My Business, and Paid Per Click advertising, like Google Adwords.
What about graphic design for print? Can you make me a logo?
Yes! We do logo and business card design, flyer and newsletter design and more. We believe in helping you build a consistent brand in any media.
What makes your company different?
We are a reliable, local company. We have been in business for over 10 years. We get to know you and your company. We will get to know what’s unique about your messaging and branding. We embed creativity into all our websites. It will look like no other. We are here for you today and tomorrow.
No really, how much does it cost to build a website?
There’s not one single answer to this question. Cost is based on the needs of each individual project. We ask a lot of questions, assess your needs, and give you a quote based on that assessment. Most of our sites run in the $2,000 to $5,000 range, but can be adjusted somewhat to suit your budget.
When do I pay?
Typically, we ask for an upfront fee of one third the approved budget…one third at midpoint and one third at successful completion. We understand that this is a big investment and want to help you budget for the expense, in a way that works for you. We accept payment with checks, PayPal, all major credit cards and even Venmo.
Have another question?
Email Bill at Bill (at) BillRussellDesign.com