The £500 website
Your questions, answered in plain English.
website for 5 years
What do I get for £500?
A website of up to 5 pages, designed for your business, plus your own web address and 5 years of hosting. One payment, no monthly fees.
Are there any hidden costs?
No. Your web address and hosting are included for 5 years. Small updates (prices, opening hours, wording or photos) are £25, and your first 2 in year one are free. Most customers need very few: your website should work for you, not become a chore. Email is optional, at £12 a month.
Who chooses the web address?
You do! We'll give you a few tips for picking a good one, like keeping it short and easy to say over the phone.
Who owns it?
You do. The web address is registered in your name. Once you've paid, all the rights to your website are yours, and your logo and photos always stay yours.
Do I get a copy of my website?
Yes. On launch day you'll get a USB stick with all your website files on it, ready for any web developer to use.
How do I pay?
Card, bank transfer or cash, whatever suits you. And yes, you'll get a full receipt.
Do I pay before I see it?
No. We design your website first and show it to you on your phone. Once you've picked the design you like, we may ask for a deposit to get started, but you only pay the final invoice once you're happy with it.
Can someone else update it?
Yes. Use any developer you like, or do it yourself. Or we'll do it: small updates (words, prices, opening hours or photos) are £25, and your first 2 in year one are free. Bigger updates are £50. Brand new pages or a shop get a price agreed first.
How long do updates take?
Usually within 3 working days. In a panic? We'll be on it once we've finished our tea.
What happens after 5 years?
We'll get in touch well before it's due. For £200 you get another 5 years, plus a refresh: new photos, up-to-date wording and prices, and a check that everything still works well. Or move your website elsewhere, with no obligation.
Will it work on phones and show up on Google?
Yes. Every site works on phones, has a secure padlock and is set up for Google. Nobody can honestly promise a top ranking, so we won't.
What if Goosecarr Web stopped trading?
Always ask this, of anyone who builds your website. Life happens, so make sure you'd be OK. With us you would be: your web address is in your name and your files are on your USB stick, so any developer can get you back online.
All in writing. We'll go through a one-page agreement with you in person, and you keep a signed copy.