FAQ

Questions, answered.

Everything clients ask us about design, development, e-commerce, AI, hosting, and marketing. One page, no runaround.

Website Design & Development

How long does a website take from start to launch?

Most projects run 6-10 weeks. Strategy, design, development, and launch. E-commerce and custom applications can take longer; we set a real timeline in your proposal.

Which platform should my business use?

It depends on your content, commerce, and team. WordPress for content-heavy marketing sites, Shopify for retail, Next.js for performance-critical or custom applications. We recommend after a discovery call.

Do you redesign existing websites?

Yes. Much of our work is modernizing existing sites while preserving SEO equity through proper redirects and content mapping.

Will I be able to edit the site myself?

Yes. We build with editor-friendly tooling and provide training so your team can manage day-to-day content.

What makes a website "high-converting"?

Clear messaging above the fold, one primary call-to-action, fast load times, trust signals, and friction-free forms. Standard in every build we ship.

E-Commerce Solutions

Shopify or WooCommerce. Which is right for us?

Shopify for most retail businesses. Reliability and ecosystem. WooCommerce when you need deep WordPress integration or unusual customization. We’ll recommend based on your catalog and operations.

Can you migrate our store without losing SEO?

Yes. Full URL mapping, 301 redirects, and product data migration are standard in every replatform we do.

Do you handle B2B and wholesale pricing?

Yes. We build dual B2B/B2C stores with customer-specific pricing, minimums, and account workflows.

Can you improve our existing store instead of rebuilding?

Often, yes. We audit first. Sometimes conversion fixes and speed work beat a rebuild.

AI Consultation & Implementation

Is my business too small for AI?

No. Small teams often see the biggest gains because AI absorbs work that would otherwise require hiring. We scope to your size and budget.

What does an AI implementation cost?

Projects are scoped individually. Simple automations start small; full custom agent deployments are larger engagements. A discovery call gives you a real number.

Who owns the AI and the data?

You do. We deploy on infrastructure you control. Your accounts, your data, your access.

How long until we see results?

Most automations show measurable time savings within the first month of deployment.

Search Engine Optimization

How long does SEO take to work?

Meaningful movement typically takes 3-6 months; compounding results build over 12+. We set realistic expectations up front.

What is AI search optimization?

Optimizing your content and structure so AI assistants cite your business when customers ask questions. The fastest-growing discovery channel.

Do you guarantee first-page rankings?

No honest agency can. We guarantee sound methodology, transparent reporting, and work that compounds.

Is local SEO worth it for my business?

If customers search for services "near me" in your area. Yes, it’s usually the highest-ROI channel available.

Google Ads

What budget do I need for Google Ads?

It varies by industry and competition. We recommend a minimum monthly budget where your market’s click costs allow enough data to optimize. We’ll give you a real number on a call.

How fast will I see leads?

Campaigns generate traffic immediately; optimization typically hits stride within 30-60 days.

Do you require long-term contracts?

No. Month-to-month management. We keep clients through results, not contracts.

Do you work alongside our SEO?

Yes. Paid and organic search work best coordinated, sharing keyword and conversion data.

Meta Ads

Is Meta still effective for lead generation?

Yes. With proper audience strategy and creative testing, Meta remains one of the most cost-effective channels for local and e-commerce businesses.

What about iOS privacy changes?

We implement the Conversions API alongside the pixel to preserve tracking accuracy.

Do you create the ad creative?

Yes. Design and copy are included, informed by what’s performing in your industry.

Google Ads or Meta. Which first?

Google captures existing demand; Meta creates it. The right order depends on your business. We’ll advise honestly.

Email Marketing

How often should we email our list?

Enough to stay top-of-mind, never enough to burn the list. Typically weekly to monthly depending on your audience.

Can you migrate us from another platform?

Yes. Lists, templates, and automations moved without losing history or deliverability.

Do you write the emails?

Yes. Strategy, copy, design, and scheduling are all included.

What results should we expect?

Benchmarks vary by industry; we’ll baseline your current performance and improve from there.

Hosting & Management

Can you host a site you didn’t build?

Yes. We audit, migrate, and manage sites built elsewhere all the time.

What does managed hosting include?

Hosting, backups, updates, security, monitoring, and a monthly allotment of content support. One flat rate.

What if my site goes down at midnight?

Uptime monitoring alerts us immediately. Most issues are resolved before you know they happened.

Do you require hosting to work with you?

No, but most clients choose it. One partner accountable for everything is the reason it works.

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