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Budget-friendly websites use a proven template design (WordPress/Shopify/Wix/BigCommerce/Drupal/Squarespace templates) that we customise to your brand. They’re faster to launch and more budget-friendly. Custom websites are designed and built from scratch (often with modern frameworks like Next.js). They take longer and cost more, but you get full flexibility in design, performance, and integrations. If you’re not sure, we’ll recommend the option that best matches your goals, timeline, and budget.

No. The price we quote is the price you pay for the agreed scope. Separate ongoing costs to budget for: - Domain name: typically ~$20–50/year - Hosting: typically ~$20–100/month (we’ll recommend options) - Maintenance (optional): from $99/month If there are third‑party costs (apps, plugins, paid themes, stock photos, etc.) we’ll call them out before you commit.

For most website projects we use a milestone approach: - 50% deposit to commence (designs, architecture, development, staging demo, etc.) - 50% upon completion (before final handover and live launch) For monthly services (maintenance and AI chatbots), we invoice monthly. If you prefer annual prepay, we can discuss options.

Timeline depends on the package and how quickly content and feedback are supplied. Typical ranges: - Template sites: ~5–10 business days - Custom websites: ~3–8 weeks The biggest factor is content readiness. If you have text, images, logo, and access ready, we can move much faster.

If we use a CMS, yes, but in other cases this will depend on the platform and technology you choose. This is always negotiable. If you want to update text/images yourself, we can set up a CMS-friendly workflow and provide a walkthrough for common tasks. If you’d rather stay hands-off, we can handle updates via a maintenance plan.