WEB PROPOSAL
for the Mann Lab
Dr. Thomas Mann needs a website!
The new lab opens in Berkeley in January of 2026. Together we’ll build a website that’s professional with panache, focusing on recruiting smart people who are interested in immunology from both a biological and signaling perspective.
Details
About WordPress
I build all websites on WordPress, which is open source and powers over 43% of the internet.
This means the site will be self-hosted. Self-hosted means YOU own all of your own content.
Tech Details
- I recommend Flywheel for hosting – around $15/mo. I will set this up for you.
- SSL certificate (this keeps your site secure!), which is FREE with Flywheel.
- I recommend purchasing a domain at GoDaddy.com
- Work with me for monthly updates (see Housekeeping below) or make a plan yourself ($50/mo and the first 6 months after we launch are free!)
Watch a short video on editing with Elementor here: https://www.loom.com/share/bf6b88a5f5d24d22b1376fce2871972b?sid=84be73b8-7b97-457d-9851-cb69c72d3cb8
New Website
$3000
INCLUDES:
- 2-3 Home Page Concepts
- 3 Rounds of Edits
- 5-6 Pages (Home, Research, People, Contact, Join Us)
- Mobile-Optimized Design
- Structural SEO
- Built on WordPress with Elementor
- How-to Videos for Editing
- 6 months Housekeeping ($50/mo)
- Answers to your questions!
- Fast and easy communication
Additional pages are $325
My Work
Recent Websites
RECENT WEBSITES
LAB WEBSITES
Housekeeping
Housekeeping: $50/mo (optional but highly recommended)
All WordPress sites need to be monitored and updated regularly. Some people don’t mind managing this themselves, and others just simply don’t remember or don’t want to. A site that is not updated can be hacked more easily than an updated one, so updates ARE important! But, on top of the time, sometimes when updates are made, it can break parts of the site.
This is where I offer a service called Housekeeping! Once a month I login and update all plugins and WordPress, clean up spam and the database, and fix anything that’s not working. During the month, I keep an eye on spam and hacking updates and make any adjustments that are needed to keep your site safe. It also means I’m the person you contact if your site goes down for any reason, and I’ll work with your tech stack to get it back up and running.
See the full list of what’s included here. With all new sites, 6 months are included free! And, with the current state of science, if this is not in your budget, I’ll be happy to comp it for you.
SCHEDULE
Start homework now!
I have two options for content delivery:
October 31 – I’ll reserve a design window the first week of November
Dec 1 – I’ll reserve a design window the first or second week of December
From there, we’ll be flexible! Sometimes things take longer on my end than expected – I’ll always keep you up to date on where were are.
The faster you get back to me, the faster I can turn things around for you. But! I also know you’re busy – and things take time. Don’t rush just to be done!
Next Steps
To accept the proposal, please select the payment option that works best for you.
Once you accept the proposal, I’ll send you a contract detailing what we’ve agreed upon, written in as little legalese as possible. Then, I will invoice you for the deposit.
Payment must be received before work begins – either in full or one monthly installment.
Of course, if you have questions, please ask! Either below or via email works great for me. Here’s hoping we get to work together!
