Do you use WordPress or Squarespace?
Default answer: plain files — HTML, CSS, a little JS, plus a Node backend when something
has to be stored. That's faster, cheaper to host, and it can't be hacked through a plugin
you forgot about. If you specifically need a CMS your staff can log into, say so and I'll
scope one honestly — with the upkeep cost spelled out, because that's the part people
find out about later.
Can you fix or rescue a site I already have?
Often, yes — including ones built by someone who stopped answering. I'll look at what's
there and tell you whether fixing beats rebuilding, and why. Fixing gets you a number for
a job; rebuilding usually costs more and gets you less.
What about selling things online?
For a handful of products or deposits, a payment link with a form is usually the right
size and costs you nothing monthly beyond the processor's cut. A full catalogue with
shipping rules is a different build — I'll price it as one, or point you at a hosted
store if that's clearly the better tool.
Who owns the code and the accounts?
You do, from the first commit. Domains and hosting go in your name; I set them up, then
hand over the credentials with the written guide. If you ever want another developer,
nothing I do should make that painful — that's the point of the handoff step.
Are you local?
Panama City, Florida — Panama City Beach, Lynn Haven, Callaway, Springfield, Parker,
Southport and nearby. Websites and software I do remotely for anyone; I'd rather meet a
local client once in person before a big build than feel obliged to.
How fast, really?
A straightforward site in about a week once I have your text and photos. Tools and games
depend on what's in them. What slows everything is waiting on content, so I tell you
exactly what to gather on day one.