FAQ

Questions, answered plainly.

Don’t see yours? Email me. There are no silly questions, only silly websites.

How much does a website cost?

One-time packages start at $599 for The Porch (a one-page site), $999 for Main Street (up to 5 pages, bookings or ordering, Google tune-up) during launch pricing, and from $2,499 for The Corner Store (online store or full ordering). Prices are in CAD, plus HST where applicable.

Builds are 50% to start and 50% at launch. You can build your own package and see the total as you go.

How long does it take?

Most small sites go from the first chat to launch in a few weeks. The biggest factor is usually how quickly photos and words come together, and I’ll help with both. I’ll give you a realistic timeline before we start.

What do you need from me?

Not much, honestly:

  • A quick chat about your business and customers.
  • Your logo, if you have one (if not, I can make one).
  • A handful of photos, or permission to use the ones you already post.
  • Your hours, services or menu, and prices if you show them.
  • Feedback on the design preview.

I write the words with you, so you don’t need to be a writer.

Who owns the domain?

You do. Your domain (like yourbusiness.ca) is registered in your business’s name. I can handle the technical setup and renewals for you, but it’s yours, and so is the site once it’s paid for.

Can I cancel my care plan?

Yes. Care plans (and social and ads) are month-to-month with no contract. Just give me 30 days’ notice. If you leave, I hand over your files and help you move your domain, no hard feelings and no hostage-taking.

How does the 12-month website plan work?

You get Main Street for $0 down and $159/month for 12 months, with Essentials care included.

It’s a 12-month agreement. If you leave early, you pay the remaining build balance. After 12 months the site is fully yours, and care continues at Essentials ($29/month) or any plan you like.

Do you do ads and social media?

Yes. Social Starter and Social Plus cover regular posts (and short videos on Plus). Ads Management covers setup, management and a monthly report for Google and Meta ads, plus ad spend, paid directly to Meta/Google. All of it is month-to-month with 30 days’ notice.

Do you use AI tools?

Yes, where they genuinely help: things like drafting ideas, tidying photos or double-checking code. They make me faster, which keeps prices down. But every word, design and line of code is reviewed by me, and nothing goes live on your site until you and I are both happy with it.

I already have a Facebook page. Do I still need a website?

Probably. A website is the one place online you fully control: it shows up on Google, it can take bookings or orders, and it doesn’t change its rules on you. Your social pages work best pointing people to it.

Can you fix or redesign the site I already have?

Yes. Redesigns are one of my favourite jobs. Book a free call and send me the link; I’ll tell you honestly whether it needs a tune-up or a fresh start.

Are the shops on your homepage real clients?

No. They’re concept demos for made-up businesses, built to show the range of websites I can make. They’re labelled as concept demos everywhere they appear. My real client work is on the Work page.

Need a website? Knock knock.

Book a free 15-minute call or send me an email. No pressure, no jargon, just a friendly chat about what your business needs.