FAQ

Common questions, answered honestly.

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How long does a website take to build?

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Most Starter sites are live within 5–7 days. Standard sites with booking take 2–3 weeks. Pro builds with a dashboard take 3–4 weeks. The clock only starts once you've sent over your photos and copy notes — I'll guide you through exactly what's needed.

Do I own the website once it's built?

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Yes — completely. The code, content, domain and accounts are all yours. There's no lock-in. If you ever decide to move to another developer, everything goes with you.

What does hosting cost?

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Hosting is included free for the first year on every project. After that it's typically £4–£8 per month depending on traffic — or you can move it to your own account at any time.

Do I need to write all the copy myself?

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No. I'll draft everything based on a short discovery call and any notes you already have. You just review and tweak — most clients change a sentence or two and we're done.

What if I already have a domain?

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Perfect — we'll just point it at your new site, no migration headache. If you don't have one, I'll help you buy the right one (usually £8–£12/year).

Do you do SEO?

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Every site comes with on-page SEO done properly — page titles, meta descriptions, structured data, fast loading, mobile-first. For Standard and Pro I also set up your Google Business Profile so locals can find you on Maps.

What if I want changes after launch?

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Small tweaks (a price change, new photo, updated hours) are quick — usually £15–£25. Pro clients get unlimited small edits as part of the £29/mo support. Bigger changes are quoted upfront so there are no surprises.

Are you based in Cornwall? Can you work with businesses elsewhere?

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Yes I'm based in Cornwall and love working with local businesses in Truro, Falmouth, Penzance, St Ives and across the county. I also work remotely with businesses anywhere in the UK — most of the work happens over email and quick video calls anyway.

What payment terms do you offer?

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50% to start, 50% on launch. No payment until you're happy with the design preview. Payment by bank transfer or card.

What if I'm not technical at all?

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That's the whole point. You don't need to know anything technical — I handle hosting, domains, the lot. You'll get a 30-minute training call so you can update prices, photos and opening hours yourself whenever you want.

Still got questions?

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