FAQ
Questions, answered plainly.
Straight answers about cost, timing, languages, and what happens after launch. Don't see yours? Call (979) 721‑0335 or send a message.
Getting started
What is the free website checkup?
A free look at your current website on a phone and a computer. You'll get plain-English notes on what's working and what to fix first. No website yet? You'll get a simple plan for a new one instead. There's no cost and no obligation.
Do you only work with businesses in Bryan?
Emerson Legacy focuses on Bryan, College Station, and the rest of the Brazos Valley, but works with businesses anywhere, remotely.
How long does a website take?
It depends on the size and scope of your project, so there's no fixed timeline. You'll get an estimated timeline with your quote. The biggest factor is how quickly your text, photos, and feedback are ready.
What will I need to provide?
Your logo if you have one, photos of your business, and details like your hours, services, and contact information. Skyler can draft the text for your pages, or, if you prefer, you can write any of it yourself, like product descriptions or your About page.
Cost and payment
How much does a website cost?
New websites start at $800. The final price depends on the size and complexity of your project, so it can't be promised in advance. After your free checkup, you'll get a written quote for your exact project. See services and pricing for every service.
How does payment work?
A 50% deposit starts the work. The remaining 50% is due when your site launches.
Is there a monthly fee?
A care plan covers hosting, updates, fixes, and support, starting at $49 a month.
No care plan? No problem. Once your site is paid for, Skyler will move it to a hosting account in your name and show you how it works. You pay the hosting company directly (usually $0 to $20 a month, depending on the host), and Skyler is a phone call away if you ever need help.
English and Spanish
Can my website be in English and Spanish?
Yes. Bilingual sites get a full Spanish version of every page, with a language switch on each one, so Spanish-speaking customers can find and read everything.
Who writes the Spanish?
Skyler, a fluent Spanish speaker, edits and checks every Spanish page. A translation tool may help with a first draft, but a person reads and corrects every line before it goes live.
How your site is built
Do you use WordPress, Wix, or Squarespace?
No. Every site is custom-coded, so it loads fast and doesn't depend on a page-builder subscription.
Will my website work on phones?
Yes. Every site is designed for phones first, then checked on larger screens before launch.
Will my business show up on Google?
Every site is set up with the page titles, descriptions, and business details Google reads, and Google Business Profile setup is available. No one can honestly promise a #1 ranking, and Emerson Legacy won't.
After launch
What's included in a care plan?
Hosting, updates, fixes, and support every month, with replies within one business day. Every care plan includes:
- Fast, secure hosting with an SSL certificate (the padlock in the browser)
- Up to 1 hour of small updates each month, like new photos, hours, prices, or menu items
- Fixes if anything on your site breaks
- Monthly checks that your site is up, loading fast, and working on phones
- Backups of every version of your site
Unused update time doesn't roll over. New pages, new features, and redesigns are quoted separately. Your domain renewal and email are paid separately.
Who owns my website and domain?
You do. Your domain name is registered in your name, and you keep control of it. Once your site is paid in full, the website files are yours too. If you're on a care plan, Skyler hosts the site on the Emerson Legacy account to keep it running, and if you ever leave, Skyler will move it to your own account or send you a full copy at no charge.
What if I need changes later?
Small updates are part of a care plan. Without a care plan, quick changes like updating your hours are complimentary. Other changes are $50 an hour, billed in 15-minute steps, and most small edits take less than 30 minutes. Bigger changes, like a new page or an online store, get a flat quote up front, so you know the cost before work starts.
Still have questions? Ask during your free checkup.
Share a few details about your business and hear back within one business day.