Animal Welfare Professionals

My organization is a small one with a limited budget. We are looking into redoing our website to make it more secure and mobile friendly, and would appreciate any recommendations for web designers or developers that you've had a positive experience with!

Thanks!
#DataandTechnology
#MarketingandSocialMedia

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Adelia Hwang
Operations and Project Manager
Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs
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I don't know about security issues you might be having, but if you're looking for a free and easy way to control your own content, I would recommend Weebly.  We use it for our shelter (chicoanimalshelter.org) and it's easy to use and easy to keep updated.  The only thing we pay for is the domain name.  No need to pay a designer or for every change you make.

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tracy mohr
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Thanks Tracy! That's great information.

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Adelia Hwang
ACCD
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Original Message:
Sent: 11-17-2020 10:19 AM
From: tracy mohr
Subject: Recommendations for an website designer?

I don't know about security issues you might be having, but if you're looking for a free and easy way to control your own content, I would recommend Weebly.  We use it for our shelter (chicoanimalshelter.org) and it's easy to use and easy to keep updated.  The only thing we pay for is the domain name.  No need to pay a designer or for every change you make.

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tracy mohr
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Original Message:
Sent: 11/18/2020 12:49:00 PM
From: Adelia Hwang
Subject: RE: Recommendations for an website designer?

Thanks Tracy! That's great information.

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Adelia Hwang
ACCD
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Hi! I just hired a website designer on the Upwork website. On Upwork there are many freelance techies who charge various prices for their work. Some are as low as $10/ hour; you can negotiate a flat fee, too. I/we  use WordPress which is easy, in my opinion, to use. I have my site hosted on GreenGeeks because they are carbon neutral. 

You can view my website to see my techies work. I have 2 techies ( one is an SEO content writer), and both have experience fostering. My site was created to recruit Fosters for our local shelter ( Memphis). I've used Upwork a lot to hire techies. If you want more info., please let me know. Cheers, 

https://wefosterdogs.org/

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Catherine Pipe
Owner
We Foster Dogs Organization
Cordova TN
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I've found hiring a freelance designer can really bring some unique ideas to the table, especially when using WordPress and eco-friendly hosting like GreenGeeks.

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Helopant Lopk
Driver
Hortex
NY
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I've had great results with https://redeagle.tech/services/web-design for my small business website. Their fixed pricing means no surprises, and I love how they've made my site mobile-responsive and SEO-optimized. Plus, owning all aspects of it with no lock-in contracts is a bonus. Give them a look if you're considering a professional touch for your site.

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Helopant Lopk
Driver
Hortex
NY
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-30-2026 09:37 AM
From: Helopant Lopk
Subject: Recommendations for an website designer?

I've found hiring a freelance designer can really bring some unique ideas to the table, especially when using WordPress and eco-friendly hosting like GreenGeeks.

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Helopant Lopk
Driver
Hortex
NY
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1) Reach out to your local college(s) to see if they have any upcoming classes for their graphics/interactive design majors to use your site as an example.  When my wife went for her degree, at least one local organization was included in the mockups/designs they had to create.

2) Check in with your volunteers to see if any of them have the experience to do this project for you (My wife and I just launched our organizations new website this weekend)

3) Check with your local community, there's likely someone out there that is wanting to start out and needs a site for their portfolio.

4) Look into wix.com - They have an AI tool built into their platform now that their subscription includes that will allow you to get the basics going.  If you go that route, be sure to get that discount - https://support.wix.com/en/article/premium-plan-discount-for-charities-or-non-profit-organizations

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Jeff Tysco
Volunteer
Candy's Cats
FL
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Hi Adela, I'm a professional web designer and I run a dog food pantry- here is a link to my website- lindsaydancy.com. Please email or message me I'd love to chat about your site revamp. Lindsay

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Lindsay Dancy
Founder
Drakies Dream
MA
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