Website commissions
Commission a website
Matthew also designs and builds websites: hand-coded, fast, and accessible.
What gets built
Hand-coded, fast, accessible websites for musicians, ensembles, artists, and small organizations.
How it works
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Inquiry
You send the form below. Matthew replies by email.
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Scoping call
A short call about what the site needs to do, who it is for, and what content exists.
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Design direction
A look and feel for your site, shared for your feedback before anything is built.
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Build
The site is hand-coded and tested on phones and computers.
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Review
You review a private preview link and ask for changes.
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Launch
The site goes live on your domain.
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Ongoing care
Matthew hosts the site and keeps it running. Request alterations through your private page and he makes them.
Packages
Every site is hand-coded, works on phones and computers, and meets WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility. Prices are in Canadian dollars. Each package is a starting point; the scoping call sets the final quote.
Matthew hosts and looks after every site he builds, so you never have to touch the code. A monthly plan covers hosting, security and software updates, backups, and a set number of alterations each month. You request an alteration, such as new dates, a new photo, or a text edit, through your private request page, and Matthew makes it.
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Artist Bio
A simple bio site for artists: who you are, your work, and how to reach you.
From $120
then $20 a month, including 4 alterations per month
- A single scrolling page: bio, photos, music or video, and contact
- Custom design to suit you
- Contact form that sends to your inbox
- Search-friendly titles and descriptions
- One round of revisions
- About 2 weeks
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Recommended
Portfolio
For performers, composers, and ensembles with work to show.
From $300
then $50 a month, including 8 alterations per month
- Up to 6 pages, such as Home, About, Works, Events, Listen, and Contact
- Custom design, with a look and feel shared before the build
- Events list that hides past dates on its own
- Contact form with spam protection
- Visitor statistics without cookie banners
- Two rounds of revisions
- About 2 to 4 weeks
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Studio
For anyone selling work, taking bookings, or wanting something distinctive.
From $600
then $100 a month, including 20 alterations per month
- Everything in Portfolio, with more pages as needed
- An online store for scores, recordings, or tickets, or a booking page
- Custom motion and interactive touches
- Three rounds of revisions
- Alterations handled first
- About 2 to 6 weeks
Recent sites
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[TODO: owner to supply the Ottawa Regional Youth Choir site: URL, screenshot, one-line description, and permission to show it]
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[TODO: owner to supply the luthier site: URL, screenshot, one-line description, and permission to show it]
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Esmée Peets
Portfolio and shop for a painter and graphite artist working between Ottawa and Montréal.
Questions
Who owns the code and content?
You own your content: your words, photos, recordings, and your domain name. Matthew owns the code and design, and runs the site for you as part of your monthly plan. If you leave the plan, you can take the whole site with you (see below).
Who handles hosting and the domain?
Matthew handles hosting, and it is included in your monthly plan. Your domain name (like yourname.com) is registered in your name, and you pay the yearly fee directly to the registrar. Matthew connects it to your site and handles all the technical setup.
Is maintenance included after launch?
Yes. Your monthly plan covers hosting, security and software updates, backups, and a set number of alterations each month: 4 with Artist Bio, 8 with Portfolio, and 20 with Studio. You request alterations from your own private page, and the count starts again on the 1st of each month.
How long does a site take?
About 2 weeks for Artist Bio, 2 to 4 weeks for Portfolio, and 2 to 6 weeks for Studio. The biggest factor is content: the sooner your text and photos are ready, the sooner the site launches.
How many rounds of revisions are included?
Before launch: one round with Artist Bio, two with Portfolio, and three with Studio. After launch, changes are made as alterations through your monthly plan.
What if I want to leave the monthly plan?
You can take your whole site with you. After 12 months on a plan, Matthew hands it over for free. Before that, the handover fee is half a year of your plan: $120 for Artist Bio, $300 for Portfolio, or $600 for Studio. You get all the files, ready for any host.
Request a website
Tell Matthew about the project. He replies by email, usually to set up a short call.
Email mmenardproduction@gmail.com with your name, what the site is for, any sites you like, your timeline, and a rough budget.