Question 1

Do I really see my website before I pay?

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Yes. That's the whole idea. You tell me about your business, I build you a real preview, and you only go ahead if you're happy with it.

Question 2

What exactly is the free preview?

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A real design preview of your website's main page, built with your actual business name, services, and area — so you can judge the look and feel for yourself, not a generic sample. The full build (extra pages, content, SEO setup, launch) happens once you decide to go ahead.

Question 3

How much does a website cost?

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It depends on your business — how many services and pages you need. Tell me what you're after and I'll send a clear, fixed quote with no hourly surprises. It's a one-off cost, paid in milestones through iPromise, so you're protected at every step.

Question 4

What if I need changes after the site is live?

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Small changes — a new phone number, a photo swap, a wording tweak — are free. Just message me. For bigger jobs like new pages or articles, I'll quote first. You should be running your business, not editing a website.

Question 5

How long does it take?

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Usually around one to two weeks from go-ahead to live, depending on how quickly you can get me your details and photos.

Question 6

Do I need to be technical?

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Not at all. You tell me about your business in plain words; I handle the rest.

Question 7

Do I own the website?

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Yes — completely. The site, the content, and the domain are yours.

Question 8

Do I pay for hosting and email?

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Hosting is free, and your SSL security certificate is free. The only ongoing costs are your domain (about $20–40 a year) and a professional email address if you want one (free to about $14 a month). These are billed to you directly, in your own name — no monthly fees to me — so you own everything and there's nothing hidden. I set it all up for you.

Question 9

Will this help me show up on Google?

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I build a solid local SEO foundation — the right structure, keywords, location targeting, and Search Console setup, which most trade sites never get. I can't promise a number-one ranking overnight, and I won't pretend to. But you'll be set up properly, which is most of the battle.

Question 10

I already have a Facebook page — do I need a website?

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A Facebook page is great for regulars, but most new customers search Google first, and a real website makes you look established and easy to deal with. The two work best together.

Question 11

Can you add more pages or articles later?

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Yes — your site is built to grow. New pages and articles are quoted first, but small text and photo changes are always free.

Question 12

Which trades and businesses do you work with?

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Mainly NZ tradies — plumbers, electricians, builders, handymen, painters, roofers and landscapers — but I also build for other local service businesses. If you rely on people finding and contacting you, I can help.

Question 13

Do you only work in Auckland?

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I'm Auckland-based and know the local market well, but I build for businesses across New Zealand. The site is set up around whichever areas you actually cover.

Question 14

I already have a website — can you improve it instead of starting over?

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Yes. If it's outdated or thin, I can rebuild it properly — that's the Website Upgrade service. If it's fine but just isn't getting found, the Get Found service focuses on content and SEO instead.

Question 15

How do payments work?

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You pay once, by quote, in milestones through iPromise so you're protected at each step. No deposit before you've seen your preview, and no required monthly fee to me after launch.

Question 16

What do you need from me to get started?

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Your trade, the services you offer, the areas you cover, and how to reach you. Photos of your work and any reviews help but aren't essential. I handle the rest.

Question 17

Can you guarantee I'll rank number one on Google?

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No, and be wary of anyone who does. I build a proper local SEO foundation that gives you the best possible start, but rankings depend on competition, reviews and time. I'll always be honest about what's realistic.

Question 18

Do I get access to edit the site myself?

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You own the domain, content and site outright. Most tradies would rather I handle updates so they can stay on the tools, but if you ever want to move it or manage it yourself, you can.

Question 19

How is this cheaper than an agency?

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I'm a one-person operation using modern tools, so there's no agency overhead. You get custom work at a fair one-off price, and you own it — no ongoing retainer.

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