Frequently Asked Questions

I offer two ways to pay. If you have your own hosting setup and the technical knowledge to keep the site updated, you can pay a flat, one-off fee for the design and build. If you prefer to leave the technical management to me, we can set up a SaaS model. This packages the build, licensing, and high-performance UK hosting with Krystal into one simple monthly payment spread over one to two years.

Yes. Once your monthly installment plan is completed, you own all the source code, custom graphics, and digital assets. You can choose to keep paying a simple hosting fee to stay on my servers, or you can take your files and host them somewhere else. If you decide to cancel during the active term, the contract stops, but the code and assets remain with me until the project is paid off.

No. I never hold domain names hostage. I prefer you to register and own your domain directly so you maintain full control of your DNS. If managing the technical records is too complicated, I can handle registrations and renewals on your behalf, and I will transfer ownership to you immediately whenever you ask. I have seen too many local businesses lose their domains to agency locking scams.

WordPress relies on heavy, pre-built templates and a mountain of separate plug-ins that slow down your pages and create massive security risks. Due to advancements in development frameworks, custom-coded Next.js websites are now highly affordable. You get all the performance, custom layout, and speed advantages of enterprise-grade code at a similar cost to a generic, copy-and-paste template.

AI engines like ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, and Perplexity answer users by directly scraping the code of local websites. If your website is built on a bloated template with messy code, AI crawlers will bypass it because it is too hard to parse. I write clean, lightweight Next.js code with semantic structuring so search crawlers can instantly read your data and recommend your business over your competitors.

Once we have agreed on the foundation, which includes your written text, photographs, site structure, and specific features like Stripe payments or custom calendars, a typical build takes around two to four weeks. If you have an urgent deadline, I can bring in trusted freelance developers from my local network to accelerate the timeline for an additional fee.

The digital web space is filled with automated scam emails targeting both of us. I get hit with dozens of fake inquiries daily, and I know local businesses are constantly spammed by faceless companies offering cheap websites. Because I live and work in New Eltham (SE9), we can cut through the noise by meeting face-to-face over a coffee. I am a real person down the road, not a remote robot or an overseas scam operation.

When you hire a large agency, your project is often handed down to a junior developer, and you have to communicate through account managers who do not understand code. I handle every line of code myself. You have direct access to me on WhatsApp, and we can adjust things quickly without waiting for agency red tape or ticket queues.

No. I believe standard monthly maintenance packages are often poor value. I take pride in the code I write. If an unexpected bug, server outage, or security issue occurs on a site I built, I will fix it without putting the resolution behind an extra paywall. For marketing, we sit down after three months to look at your actual Google Search Console data and adjust your content based on real search terms.

Yes. I frequently rescue local businesses from this exact scenario. When agencies hold domains hostage or fail to monitor basic security, domain names are often hijacked by spam bots and redirect to dangerous ads. I can help trace your domain registry, clean your files, and migrate your web presence to a secure platform that you own entirely.

Yes. I can connect your Next.js site to a simple, custom-configured content management system. This allows you to upload photos, update your project gallery, or change prices directly from your phone while on a job site without editing any code.

I integrate booking systems directly into your site's code. This allows clients to check your actual availability, book slots, and make upfront deposit payments securely via Stripe or Apple Pay, which syncs directly with your existing personal calendar to prevent double-bookings.