All my customers expect some level of software. Either CMS (content management system), Ecommerce, data collection, etc..

My idea of basic would include CMS and data collection.

Granted if you get into linked perpetual inventory systems, warehouse management systems, or any of the higher end integrations then we are talking considerably more.

I don’t usually do a design and layout only site, but when I do they usually start at 2k. I personally have never seen CI templating done for less. I don’t usually accept CI template work because it’s the return on investment is so low.

As far as savvy, they consider me cheap. I have had over 1200 customers and I am currently booked into January.

In the past 3 years, my Ecommerce customers have ran over 23M in revenue through my systems.

As for hosting, no I don’t do hosting, although I do have brand new collocation facilities in the Scottsdale airpark area. All of my customers, with the exception of one, currently own their own servers and most have their own network facilities. I currently only have one customer who has two leased dedicated servers.

But hey, like I said I have no idea what the low end market is like anymore.

BTW, I agree, Glen’s sites are ok but a bit formulaic. There is so much similarity in the design between sites. If I didn’t know better I would think they were all from the same agency rather than independents simply using the same designer.

If I was a traveling to phoenix rather than being from the area, I probably wouldn’t know better.

Also the flash galleries are a bit bulky. If I was stuck in a hotel room with lower speed access I would never bother waiting on them to load. As a hobbyist who participates when traveling, these issues would probably impact my patronage.

I would recommend mixing up the design a bit. Try to keep the look and feel of the site unique. Also remember that traveling hobbyists don’t always have the luxury of a broadband connection.

What I would love to see more often is the ability to book and pay for an appointment online. I can’t tell you how much it adds to the GFE experience when everything is arranged in advance. She shows up at the door like an old girlfriend, no tap dancing, no fuss. I have had the privilege of meeting providers in this manner only a few times. When I do I always book more than enough time so that I can take her out and fulfill my ‘sugar daddy’ fantasies.