Web Design FAQ — COLEwebdev

Question 1

How much does a website cost?

Accepted Answer

Our websites typically range from $1,500 for a simple brochure site to $8,000+ for a fully custom e-commerce build. We start every project with a free consultation to scope the work and give you a real number before anything is signed.

Question 2

How long does it take to build a website?

Accepted Answer

Most projects take 4–8 weeks from kickoff to launch. The biggest variable is how quickly we receive content — copy, photos, and your logo — from you.

Question 3

Can I edit my website myself after it's built?

Accepted Answer

Yes. WordPress builds include a straightforward admin dashboard where you can update text, add blog posts, and swap images without touching code.

Question 4

Can you build me an online store?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We build e-commerce sites on WooCommerce and Shopify. We'll recommend the right platform based on your products, workflow, and budget.

Question 5

Will my new website show up on Google?

Accepted Answer

Every site we build is SEO-ready out of the box. Getting to the top of Google for competitive searches takes ongoing SEO work, which we offer as a separate monthly service.

Question 6

Do you manage social media?

Accepted Answer

We don't offer ongoing social media management, but we connect your website to your social profiles and make sure your site is the hub everything points back to.

Question 7

What does a website care plan include?

Accepted Answer

Our care plans cover WordPress core and plugin updates, daily automated backups, security monitoring, uptime alerts, and a monthly report — plus a bank of support hours for content edits.

Question 8

Does my website need to be ADA accessible?

Accepted Answer

Likely yes. Courts have ruled business websites are places of public accommodation under the ADA. Over 4,500 ADA website lawsuits were filed in 2023, most targeting small businesses. Building to WCAG 2.1 AA is the right standard.

Question 9

What are Core Web Vitals and why do they matter?

Accepted Answer

Core Web Vitals are Google's three performance metrics — LCP, CLS, and INP — that measure how fast and stable your pages are. They're official Google ranking signals, so sites that score well have a measurable search advantage over slower competitors.

Question 10

Does my business need WordPress?

Accepted Answer

It depends. WordPress is the right choice when you want to update content yourself, need a blog, or require a plugin ecosystem. For stable-content sites, a leaner hand-coded site can be faster and simpler. We recommend what actually fits your situation.

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