Do I own my website?
Completely — code, content, domain and data. See the ownership section above.
Is there a contract?
Month-to-month with 30 days notice. No annual lock-in, ever. Long contracts exist to protect agencies during quiet months; we’d rather earn the next one.
Can I move the site later?
Yes. It’s standard code on standard hosting — any competent developer can take it over. We’ll help with the handover.
How long does a build take?
About six weeks: discovery, structure, design, content, review, launch. More practice areas or unwritten content extends it. You always know which stage you’re in.
Is hosting included?
Hosting is $150/year, billed separately from the build. Every client gets their own isolated server — never shared hosting.
Can you redesign my current site?
Yes, and it’s a distinct job — the URL mapping matters more than the design. See website redesign.
Do you write the content?
Yes. We draft it and you edit — content is the stage that stalls most projects, so we don’t wait on a blank page. Legal copy should be reviewed by the attorney whose name is on it.
Is SEO included?
The foundation is: clean markup, schema, sitemap, headings, fast load. Ongoing ranking work is separate — see SEO services. We never promise rankings.
Will you maintain a site you didn’t build?
Sometimes. We audit first. If the platform can’t be maintained safely, or you don’t own the code, we’ll say so rather than take the money.
What if I stop paying maintenance?
The site keeps working. Maintenance buys updates, monitoring, backups and support — not the right to keep your own website online.
What counts as out of scope?
Two major revisions are included in a build. Beyond that, or work outside the agreed scope, is $85/hour — quoted and approved before anything starts. No surprise invoices.
Do you take payment up front?
50% deposit to start, balance before launch. You can also pay in full up front if you prefer.