Code the Dream developers work with partners to design and build a wide range of business and nonprofit websites. Where possible, Code the Dream uses WordPress to create beautiful sites that are easy for clients to add to and maintain. Custom developed web apps are another option, and we are happy to walk through the pros and cons based on your particular needs.
Process
We will walk you through the entire process, from start to finish, to help you create the beautiful and intuitive site you want. Code the Dream can help you design a site from scratch, modernize an existing site, and/or provide ongoing maintenance for your personal or professional site. We generally use WordPress, but we can also help you convert a site from a different platform.
Ready to get started? Fill out the form at the bottom of this page to start a conversation with us. In the meantime, you can prepare! First, look around the web to see what kind of sites you like the look of and make a note of those. Start thinking about what your goals are with the website (what are you trying to communicate?), and who your main audience is (with whom are you trying to communicate?). You can also begin thinking about how you might want to organize the information; what is most important to have up front? We will work with you in all these areas, but it’s always helpful if you already have an idea of what you want.
Timeframe
Building a beautiful and intuitive website can take anywhere from a week to a year depending on how complicated it is, how much information is included, and what kinds of integrations are needed. Most of our projects take about a month for a basic site, and 3 or more months for more complicated sites.
Cost
A standard nonprofit or business website often costs between $3,000 to $6,000, but each site varies greatly and also depends on how much planning you have already done. Larger sites, or those with multiple complex features tend to range between $6,000 to $15,000.
What’s included
With all of our web design projects, you own your own website, and we create all sites to be mobile-friendly. We train you on how to use your site and obtain site analytics. Web-hosting, software updates, and backups are included for one year.
When you work with Code the Dream to design and build your website, we offer a full range of features including:
- Custom forms
- Events calendar
- E-commerce set-up
- Member log-in
- Donation set-up
Depending on the complexity of the requested feature, some of these options will require additional work (and cost).
Examples of Code the Dream Web Design
So Much Potential
somuchpotential.org/
I have nothing but positive things to say about my experience working with Code the Dream. I was drawn to working with them on a website creation project because of the mentoring and skill-building side of their mission, and I would work with them again in a heartbeat due to the stellar professional services that I received. The website is brilliant, and the process of working with Alex was smooth, responsive, and efficient. She guided me skillfully through the key choices in the design process and used excellent judgment to come up with solutions. The final product is beautiful to view, easy to navigate, and full of great information. It exceeded my hopes and expectations, which I credit fully to Alex and Code the Dream.
DPSF Hope Network
dpsfhopenetwork.org/
"Developing the site with Code the Dream (Alex Rodriguez in particular) was great! It was my first time working to develop a site and they were very responsive and patient while working with me and our team. The site looks great, is being used frequently, and I'm able to make edits as they are needed, because of their training."
NC Museum of Art Virtual Exhibitions
virtual.ncartmuseum.org/
“Code the Dream is always a pleasure to work with. Their team is extremely knowledgeable which makes the development process smooth and seamless. Their work is always top-notch and you can tell they want to put together the best product for you and your users. They took our feedback well and are able to brainstorm solutions with us when needed. The team was available for meetings and back and forth emails to help problem solve once they launched the NCMA’s Virtual Exhibition Subscription. It was comforting to know that there is a reliable team support the Museum’s goals. ”
DataWorks NC
dataworks-nc.org
Working with Code the Dream has been really fun and a great learning experience for me too! Alejandra, Andrea, and the team are really responsive and fun to work with. We needed a new web presence and had been using WordPress - they delivered a tidy and energetic site that's really comfortable to maintain but flexible too. I'm excited to keep collaborating with them and grow the web presence of our work with their support and creativity!”
Healthcare IPV Project
ncipvhealth.org
The North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCCADV) has been leading the state’s work in improving healthcare services for survivors of domestic violence for the past few years. NCCADV began working with Code the Dream to build an online toolkit where healthcare providers and domestic violence advocates can access all of the resources that we’ve developed. We appreciate all the work that Code the Dream has done to make this possible. This toolkit will help improve healthcare and safety for survivors in North Carolina"
Coresnatcher
coresnatcher.com
It has been such a pleasure to work with the team at Code The Dream. Snatcher Inc is a start-up company, and during our journey to launch we have experienced many challenges and setbacks, that oftentimes interrupted completely the website. Code the Dream was more than patient with us and continued to work with us until they created a wonderful website for my company. We are forever grateful for all of their diligence and hard work, in making our website a success. Thank you Code the Dream!"
