Common questions
How long does a website take?
It depends on how many pages you need and how quickly content and feedback come together. A small business site usually moves fastest when your photos, text and logo are ready. I'll give you a timeline in your free consultation.
Will my website work on phones?
Yes. Every site is designed mobile-first, so it looks and works great on phones, tablets and laptops.
What do you use for hosting?
I build and host sites on Netlify, a modern platform that keeps sites fast and reliable, with automatic security and easy updates.
Why Netlify?
It serves pages from a global network so they load quickly, includes automatic HTTPS, and makes updates simple. That means a better experience for your visitors and less hassle for you.
Is there an ongoing cost?
The website itself is a one-time investment. Hosting is separate and billed by Netlify. Most clients stay on the Free plan at $0 or Personal at $9 a month. You only pay more if your site gets a lot of visitors or needs advanced features. Prices are set by Netlify and can change. If you want me to keep making updates after launch, that’s a separate Hosting & care plan, or I can make changes one at a time.
Will my site be slow or go down?
Netlify serves sites from a global network, so they load fast and stay reliable.
Can I get updates after launch?
Yes. The Hosting & care plan covers ongoing care and changes when you need them, or you can ask for updates one at a time.
Who owns the website?
You do. Once your project is paid in full, the website and its content are yours, and I can set up hosting in your name or transfer it to you.
Do you work with businesses outside Scappoose?
Yes. I'm based near Scappoose and work with businesses across Columbia County, St. Helens, the Portland metro and beyond. If your package includes filming or photos, I can travel to your location to capture content on site. Websites can be done fully remotely, so I can build yours wherever you are.
Launch Kit questions
What’s included in the Launch Kit?
A custom mobile-first website (up to 5 pages), real media (headshot, at work, on location, and drone), Google Business Profile setup, Yelp and Nextdoor listings plus on-page SEO, Instagram and socials setup, a print-ready review QR code card, and up to two hours of opening-day event coverage for opening-week launch promos. All handled together.
Who is it for?
Solo and new businesses getting ready to open, especially if you don’t have a website, online listings, or real media yet.
How much does it cost?
Starting at $3,200 for local clients. We start with a free discovery call, and the timeline and final scope are set there if your project needs more.
What does “local clients” mean?
The starting price is for businesses I can reach in person for the media, drone, and opening-day coverage. If you’re farther away, we’ll talk through travel on the discovery call.
How long does the Launch Kit take?
I’ll set a timeline on the discovery call, planned around your opening date. It depends on how quickly content and feedback come together, and on the shoot and opening-day dates we book.
What’s included in opening-day coverage?
Up to two hours of coverage on opening day, used for opening-week launch promos.
Is ongoing social media management included?
No. The kit includes Instagram and socials setup so you’re ready to post from day one. Ongoing management is a separate service if you want help after that.
What do you need from me?
A free discovery call, then the basics: your business name, what you offer, a logo if you have one, and dates for the media shoot and opening day.
Can I add more later?
Yes. Extra pages, more coverage, or social media management can be added after we start or after you launch.
How do we get started?
Book a free discovery call, or call or text Hayley at 971-401-1691.