FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions

Get All The Answers To Common Questions Before Working With Us.

What do I actually get from hiring a website designer?

You get time back, and a site built to bring in business. That means a layout that guides visitors toward contacting you, copy and structure set up for search, a site that works properly on phones, and branding that carries through every page. You also get one human person to call when something breaks.

How is a custom site different from a template?

A template makes you fit its layout. A custom design starts with your content, your brand, and your goals, then builds the layout around them. It’s the difference between a suit off the rack and one that’s tailored.

Do I need to know anything technical to work with you?

Not at all. We handle the technical side and explain things in plain language. You bring the knowledge of your business, and we turn it into a site.

What happens after we launch my website?

Here’s where the investment begins. In order to get your website ranked, we determine who your competitors are, then we audit your website. This will identify some key metrics like keywords that your competitors out rank you on. We give suggestions on how to gain your ranking locally and globally depending on your industry and goals. For a complete guide, refer to our article here. 

Why do I need custom photography? Aren’t stock photos good enough?

Stock photos are easy, but visitors can often tell. They’re generic, and your competitors may be using the same ones. Custom photography shows your real team, your real space, and your real work. That builds trust faster than anything else on a page, because people hire people.

Is video really worth it for a small business?

Yes. A short video can tell your story in thirty seconds in a way paragraphs can’t. It also gives you content to use well beyond the website, including social media, email, and ads. One well-planned shoot can supply months of material.

What’s the benefit of having photo, video, and design done by the same person?

Everything looks like it belongs together. When one creative handles your photography, video, branding, and website, the colours, style, and message stay consistent. You also skip the back-and-forth of managing multiple vendors who’ve never spoken to each other.

How does professional imagery affect my website’s performance?

Quality visuals keep people on your page longer and make your business feel established. They also help your SEO, since original images properly sized, named, and described support both search and accessibility. Slow, oversized, or low-quality images do the opposite.

What if I already have photos from my phone?

Phone photos are great for day-to-day social posts. For your website, your most important images deserve better lighting, composition, and editing. I can also help you figure out which images are worth a professional shoot and which can stay casual.

What does a shoot involve, and how do I prepare?

We talk through your goals and what you want to show, then I plan the shots around that. On the day, I direct and keep things relaxed, even if you hate being in front of a camera. You don’t need to be a natural. That’s my job.

What content management systems do you work with?

We mainly work with WordPress and Shopify. We tested Webflow, Squarespace, and Wix. Those platforms are not as robust and technically customizable as the ones we work with. 

How do I show up on AI platforms?

This is where creating content is important along with getting reviews like Google or Yelp. Being a trusted source in your industry is imperative. So building up your content library is very important so that AI platforms (ie., chatgtp, claude, gemini) recognize your business. Also forums like Reddit and contributing to threads in related topics are very helpful.