Questions, answered honestly
The things business owners ask me most often. If yours isn't here, just ask — I'll give you a straight answer with no sales pitch.
Getting started
How long does a website take?
Most projects are designed, reviewed with you, and live within days rather than months. I'll give you a realistic timeline up front for your specific site, and nothing goes live until you're happy with it.
What do you need from me to get started?
Your business details, any photos you have, a rough description of what you do, and examples of websites you like. That's genuinely enough — I'll organize, write and structure everything else.
What's the free preview? Is it really free?
Yes — completely free, no card required and no obligation. I build a real, working preview of what your website could look like based on your business, and you decide if you want to move forward.
How do we communicate during the project?
However works best for you. Calls and Zoom are preferred — it's the fastest way for me to understand exactly what you want and for you to see your preview live. Email works perfectly well too, and I reply promptly either way.
Technical & hosting
Do I need to buy hosting or a domain myself?
No. I'll walk you through the domain and hosting setup and handle the configuration for you. If you already own a domain, we'll connect it. If not, I'll help you pick and register one.
Will my website work on phones?
Yes — every site I build is designed mobile-first. Most of your customers will visit on a phone, so that's the version I design for first and then scale up to tablet and desktop.
Will people be able to find my website on Google?
I set up the search engine basics on every site — proper page structure, titles, descriptions and optimized images. I also set up your local Google Maps listing so you appear in local searches. For competitive keywords, fuller SEO work is available as an add-on.
I'm not tech-savvy at all. Is that a problem?
Not even slightly — that's exactly who I build for. You'll never have to touch a dashboard, learn a tool or manage anything technical. You tell me what you want, I make it happen and show you the result.
Do you build online stores or booking systems?
Yes. Product/e-commerce pages and appointment booking can be built into your site. There's a setup fee depending on what you need — tell me about your requirements and I'll quote it before starting.
Pricing & payment
What does a website cost?
It depends on page count, features and whether you want ongoing maintenance, so I quote each project individually. Tell me about your business and I'll send you a flat quote up front with no surprise fees.
When do I pay?
You see a free preview first. Nothing is owed until you've seen what you're getting and decided to move forward. I'll confirm the exact quote and terms with you before any work begins.
Are there ongoing costs?
Your domain and hosting have a small annual cost, which I'll explain upfront. Maintenance plans are optional and month-to-month — if you'd rather handle updates yourself, that's completely fine.
Can I make changes after the site goes live?
Yes, and this is a big part of what I do. Send a message with the change and I'll make it. Maintenance plans cover ongoing updates, backups and performance checks so nothing goes stale.
Ask me directly
If you're wondering about something that isn't covered here, just get in touch. Calls and Zoom are preferred for the best communication — but email works too, and I'll always reply.
Ready when you are
Get a free preview of your website — no cost, no obligation, and nothing to pay until you're happy with it.