Frequently Asked Questions
Here's some of the most common questions we get from the incredible people we work with.
Pricing & Packages
How much does a website cost?
Most projects fall between $4,000 and $8,000. What you're paying for isn't a template with your logo swapped in — it's a custom-built site with your brand identity, your copy written from scratch around your client's problem and how you solve it, and a Framer build designed to convert the kind of clients you actually want.
What moves the number up or down:
Number of pages — a focused 5-page site costs less than a full 10-page build with detailed service pages
Brand identity — if you need a logo and visual system built alongside the site, that's scoped separately
CMS / blog — if you want a content-driven long-term SEO play, we scope that in
Ongoing partnership — monthly retainers for content, SEO, and updates are available after launch
Reach out and I'll give you an exact number based on what you actually need.
How long does it take?
Most projects go from kickoff to live site in 3–6 weeks. Branding-first projects that include a full identity build run closer to 6–8 weeks.
The biggest factor in timeline is content readiness — having photos, clarity on your goals, and a sense of what's not working about your current site. I'll handle everything else.
I don't drag projects out over 3 months the way agencies do. You'll have a real site, on a real timeline, with a clear process the whole way through.
How is payment structured?
50% to start, 50% on launch. For larger projects I'm open to a three-payment structure — just ask and we'll work something out that makes sense for your cash flow.
Do you offer ongoing support after launch?
Yes. Three options depending on what you need:
Self-managed — I hand you off with everything you need and you handle updates yourself
As-needed — reach out when something needs changing, billed hourly
Web Partner retainer — starts at $100/month, covering all copy updates, photo swaps, page edits, and ongoing optimization. Building entirely new pages is billed hourly on top of that.
You own everything. You're never locked in.
SEO & Online Visibility
Will my site actually show up on Google?
Every site I build is structured for search from the ground up — clean architecture, fast load speeds, proper heading structure, mobile-first design, and pages built around the specific things your clients are searching for.
That said, SEO isn't a switch that flips at launch. You'll have the right foundation from day one, but competitive rankings usually take 3–6 months to build. What I give you is a site that earns those rankings instead of fighting its own structure to get there.
What about showing up in ChatGPT, Perplexity, and AI search?
Most web designers are optimizing for Google. AI search tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity pull from a different set of signals — structured content, clear authorship, and pages that actually answer the questions your clients are asking.
Every site I build is set up for both. The goal is for your business to show up whether someone's searching on Google or asking an AI. For reputation-led businesses, that second channel is only going to matter more.
Do I need a blog?
Only if you're committed to actually using it. A blog that hasn't been touched in 18 months actively hurts your credibility — it signals that nobody's home.
If you want content working for you long-term, I offer a Web Partner retainer that includes blog strategy and publishing as part of ongoing SEO. That's the right way to do it — consistent, strategic, and not something you have to think about.
If you just need a great site, we can skip the blog entirely and nail the core pages first.
Which pages does my site actually need?
The basics are a homepage, about page, work or portfolio page, and a contact page. That's your foundation.
But to actually perform in search, you need more than that. Every service you offer should have its own dedicated page — that's how Google understands what you do and matches you to people searching for it. We scope those out together based on what you want to rank for.
Design & Technical
Why do you build on Framer?
I chose Framer because it's the best tool for what I'm trying to build: custom, fast, design-led websites that don't look like every other site using the same template.
Framer gives me full creative control — no drag-and-drop limitations, no bloated WordPress plugin stack, no compromises on design fidelity. Sites load fast, look sharp, and perform well in search. Clients can make basic edits themselves without touching code.
It's not the right tool for large-scale e-commerce. But for reputation-led service businesses, it's the best option I've found.
Will you train me to manage my own site?
Some clients want to be hands-on and manage their own content — I'll make sure you know exactly how. Others would rather focus on running their business and hand it off entirely — I can handle that too through the Web Partner retainer.
Either way, you're not left figuring it out on your own after launch.
Do you write the copy, or do I have to provide it?
I write it. This is one of the things that separates Proudly Sites from a typical web designer who hands you a wireframe and tells you to fill in the blanks.
Every site I build includes copy structured around your client's problem, your solution, and a clear path to working with you. You'll review it, give feedback, and we'll refine it together. But the writing is mine.
How does hosting work?
Straightforward. You pay Framer directly for hosting — currently $20/month — and your domain registration separately (typically $10–15/year). Both are yours. If you ever want to move on from working with me, your site and your hosting go with you.
Working with ProudlySites
Who is this for?
Businesses that have outgrown their current website. Usually that looks like: you're doing great work, you've built a real reputation, but your site doesn't reflect where you actually are. Referrals land on it and you're almost embarrassed. That gap is what I close.
I work best with custom remodelers, interior designers, high-end craft businesses, consultants, and founder-led service businesses where reputation is the primary differentiator. Not ad-driven trades, not franchises, not anyone looking for a cheap site fast.
Do you do redesigns, or only new sites?
Mostly redesigns, actually. Most of my clients have an existing site that served them at an earlier stage and just hasn't kept up. I audit what you have, identify what's working, and rebuild from scratch on Framer without losing what's already performing well in search.
Do you work with businesses outside of Raleigh?
Yes. The process is fully remote and works well that way. I'm based in Raleigh but most of my clients are spread across the country. If you're local and want to meet in person, that works too — but it's not required.
What do you need from me to get started?
Not much upfront. The discovery call is where we figure out scope, goals, and fit. Before kickoff I'll ask for: a clear picture of who your best clients are, any brand assets you already have (logo, fonts, colors), photography if you have it, and a sense of what's wrong with your current site.
If you don't have photos, I can recommend photographers. If you don't have a brand, we build one. The only thing I can't do is invent the expertise — that part has to be yours.
Ready to Build a Website You're Actually Proud of?
Ready to Build a Website You're Actually Proud of?