Process and pricing questions, answered
How projects run, how they are quoted, and what I need from you before starting. 11 answers, written before anyone is asked to sign anything.
Process and pricing
What does your website process actually look like from start to finish?
Four stages: audit, plan, build, launch. It starts by mapping your goals and your customers, then moves into design and build in short loops where you review the work as it comes together. You see it the whole way through, not just at a big reveal.
How much does a website cost?
It depends on scope. I do not publish a figure, and that is deliberate: a starting price set before I have seen your site is a number doing sales work rather than describing anything. After one short call you get a fixed quote, and nothing shows up on a later invoice that you did not agree to.
If you do not publish prices, what do I get instead?
A date. The audit is delivered in 5 working days from the moment you send access, and the written plan two days after that. Of twelve competitors I looked at, eight hide the price behind a mandatory call and only two commit to a timeline at all. A date you can hold me to is worth more than a number I could quietly revise.
Do you charge a fixed price or hourly?
Fixed. You get one number for the agreed scope before anything starts, which keeps it easy to plan around. If the scope changes I flag it and you sign off before any extra work happens.
How long does it take to build a website?
Usually two to four weeks. A simple landing page can go live in days, and a larger site with custom features needs more. What slows things down most is waiting on your content and feedback.
Why do you start with an audit instead of jumping straight into design?
Because a good-looking site that does not convert is money down the drain. The audit settles who the pages are for, what action they should drive, and how to word it. Once that is clear, the design decisions move fast.
What do you need from me before the project starts?
Three things: your goals, your content or a real plan to produce it, and one person who owns feedback. The clearer you are about what a win looks like, the smoother the whole thing runs. Everything else is on me.
Can I just pay for a quick landing page instead of a full site?
Yes. A single high-converting landing page is one of the most requested projects, especially ahead of a launch or a paid ad push. You can grow it into a full site later without tearing it down.
What is the difference between hiring you and using a template?
A template hands you a layout. You get strategy, custom design, and a build shaped around how your business actually sells. Templates cost less up front, though plenty of founders rebuild within a year once they hit the ceiling.
Do you offer payment in stages or all upfront?
In stages. Most projects split into a deposit to start and the balance at launch, and bigger builds break into three payments. The schedule is set before any work begins, so your cash flow is never left to guesswork.
What happens if I need changes after the site goes live?
Every build includes 30 days of post-launch support, so small tweaks in that window are covered. After that, ongoing support is monthly or per task. You are never stuck waiting on me to edit your own site.
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