Questions. Answers.

What does a project with you actually look like?

First a short call (free, 20 min), then a quote. After confirmation: briefing, moodboard, implementation in stages with feedback loops until launch. You always see where things stand.

Who owns the finished site?

You receive the project code, database and credentials. Third-party components retain their respective licences. The details are documented in the quote and terms.

How quickly can this go live?

A landing page usually takes 1 to 2 weeks, a business website 3 to 5 weeks. Projects with multiple languages, booking or a larger scope usually take 6 to 9 weeks. The proposal confirms the schedule.

Can I manage the site myself after launch?

Yes. That is exactly what the foundation is for. You get a proper handover and can maintain text, images and content yourself later on.

Do you also handle support afterwards?

If you want: yes. Updates, backups, small improvements or ads can be added later as a care plan from €99 a month. The packages page lists the terms. But only if it actually makes sense for you.

What if I'm not happy with the result?

Then we fix it. Two revision rounds are part of every package. The exact scope gets locked into your quote. And to prevent issues in the first place: moodboard and clear briefing before we start.

What if I don't have any text yet?

That is the case with many projects. We talk about your offer and your customers. I use your answers to write a first draft, which we revise together.

How much email and phone time do you need from me?

Very little. Three to four sessions across the whole project: discovery call (20 min), briefing and moodboard (45–60 min), design review (30 min), and launch walkthrough (60 min). In between, almost everything runs asynchronously via email or WhatsApp, so you can reply when it suits you. I usually reply usually within one working day.

What happens after the three-month maintenance period?

Two weeks before expiry you receive a reminder with the current state of the site, pending updates and three options: a care plan, a one-off update package or self-maintenance. Current terms are listed on the packages page. A subscription never starts on its own.

Do I need to prepare anything?

Not really. If you have photos or a logo: great. If not, we sort it out during the project. I write the copy anyway; that is part of every package.

Do you have experience with my industry?

I have built for restaurants, practices, bands, tradespeople and service providers. Industry is secondary, though. The site has to generate inquiries; that is my job.

Do you charge ongoing fees?

The only mandatory recurring costs are external services such as domain registration and hosting. The first three months of care are included and end on their own. Ongoing support or ads are only added if you need them.

What is included in the package?

Every package includes: you only deal with me, I write the copy, two revision rounds, a site that is built cleanly for Google and loads fast, the code, database and credentials belong to you, and three months of care that end on their own. The quote lists the exact scope. I price any additional requests before implementing them.

What if my budget is smaller?

Then we start lean. A clean foundation that works and can grow later.

Do you only build with WordPress?

WordPress is my default for sites that should look strong and stay easy to maintain. I programme the look of the site (the theme) entirely myself, line by line, without a page builder. I add custom extensions on top (e.g. CALIVO for therapy practices or a reservation system for restaurants). Everything runs in your own account with the hosting provider of your choice. Nothing is off-the-shelf marketplace material.

What does the area where I maintain my content look like?

The admin area follows your workflow. Edenbridge has dedicated areas for tour dates, discography, gallery and press material. Thaihaus Som maintains dishes and notices in their own input fields. We define the sections you need before we start.

Can several people work on the site with different permissions?

Yes. If several people maintain content, we agree beforehand who may see and change what. Which areas need separation and which data requires additional encryption depends on the actual system.

Why no Elementor or page builder?

Because clean structure, speed and maintainability pay off long term. I would rather build a clear foundation than a colorful house of cards.

How do you approach SEO, meaning being found on Google and in AI search?

Technology first, then a clear page structure, links between your pages, answers that are visible on the page and finally extra details for search engines. In that order. Goal: Google can read your whole site, and AI assistants such as ChatGPT or Perplexity can place your content more easily for relevant questions. No tricks. Clean groundwork is enough.

What happens if you're unavailable?

Domain, hosting and credentials remain with you. Project code and technical specifics are documented. Another qualified person can therefore take over maintenance, although any custom project requires an initial handover and familiarisation.

What happens to my existing domain?

The domain stays yours. Depending on the situation it stays with your current provider together with your email, or we move it in a planned way. Before switching I check all settings, the security certificate, email and a way back, so the site is offline for as short a time as possible.

Do you host yourself, or do I have to handle hosting?

I don't host myself, on purpose. Hosting runs in your account at the provider of your choice (or my recommendation, usually World4you or Hetzner). That's cleaner for you: you pay directly, you cancel directly, you have direct support contact. If you want, I set everything up as a small task (SSL, backups, mail configuration). But ownership stays with you.