A lot of people have been asking for an actual example of a web design proposal based on the post I wrote a while back entitled, “Writing a Web Design Proposal.” So today, I’ll be posting a PDF of my web design proposal. I hope you find it helpful in creating your own.

Web Design Proposal PDF

Keep in mind that the proposal you see fits my own needs and the way I conduct business with clients. You should definitely think of this as a template to help you create your own proposal.

I live in an area where the 700 Club is headquartered. For those of you not aware of the 700 Club, it’s an uber-religious organization run by Pat Robertson (who is also looking into buying our local newspaper). As most of us know in the design business, sex sells in advertising and Abercrombie & Fitch use that to great advantage as well as Victoria’s Secret and other popular chain retail brands. That said, I was amazed when I read about “complaints” made about a photo mural in our local mall at the A&F store. Apparently some folks found the following image offensive, as well as another of a woman who had bared breasts but the nipple covered with her hand (couldn’t find that image).

What I find utterly fascinating about this, besides the ridiculousness of it all, is the Virginia state seal; shown below.

If you haven’t already surmised the issue here, let me spell it out; that’s a woman on the flag of Virginia, our state seal, with her left breast bared. Hmmm, somehow, that isn’t offensive but a guys’ butt crack, which might I add, I see way too much of just walking around in the general public, is offensive. I think the small-minded people who brought this complaint need to reexamine what is important—one murder every 32 minutes, one violent crime every 6 seconds, one robbery every 57 seconds and one physical assault every 7 seconds. While the Virginia Beach, VA police were busy “saving our virtue” the real crimes went on without the officers’ help where it’s truly needed.

I swore I was going to wait on a newer version of the iPhone before purchasing one but yesterday, I finally succumbed to the internal pressure building within to have the newest Apple toy. I haven’t figured out everything it is capable of but so far I’m impressed with it. Up until yesterday I was using a Blackberry 7130c and was growing frustrated with the lousy sound quality and sticky scroll wheel. The only thing I really don’t like at this point about the iPhone is how dirty it gets; I realize that’s what the spiffy cleaning cloth is for but still. Another issue I have is having to pay $2 for a 30 second ringtone. However, that was quickly remedied by a Google search. I can now make as many custom ringtones as my heart desires. Just FYI, I’m currently rocking Aretha Franklin’s ‘Rock Steady’.

Another feature I’m slightly impressed with is the camera. I have a Fuji pocket digi and it doesn’t take pictures near as good as the iPhone. My final impression with the iPhone is the Wi-Fi Internet access, much better than the ‘Edge’ service with the Blackberry. Overall I’m happy with my purchase, now I just have to find a suitable Bluetooth hands-free set for long conference calls. If anyone has any suggestions for a Bluetooth hands-free headset, that will fit small ear canal’s, please feel free to pass them along. Obviously sound clarity is of high importance as well.

The saying is “It happens in three’s” so I wonder who’s next. What is it about young Hollywood and younger deaths? I know this is seriously off-topic but when I saw the news about Ledger, I was just blown away. To make matters worse, in my opinion anyway, he was found dead in Mary-Kate Olsen’s apartment (according to the CNN article I read earlier).

Anyway, I think the real tragedy here are the young being consumed and spit out by the Hollywood “glamor” machine; how this doesn’t happen to more people amazes me.