Common questions.
Short answers. If yours isn't here, text or email me.
Getting started
Do I have to call you?
No. Text (337) 371-6507 or email bruce@parishwebco.com any time. Most of this can be done by text.
What do you need from me?
Your services, your service area, your phone number, and a few photos of your work if you have them. I write the rest.
Do I pay before I see it?
No. I build a draft first and you look at it on your own phone. If you don't like it, you owe nothing.
What kind of businesses do you work with?
Contractors and trades around Rayne, Crowley and Lafayette: roofing, HVAC, plumbing, lawn care and similar work.
Your site
You sent me a demo site. What is it?
A free draft built for your business so you can see it before deciding. A one-page demo is the Starter plan. The Standard plan expands that same site to up to 5 pages. Compare the two.
Can I change things on my site or demo?
Yes, anything. Wording, colors, photos, layout, what's on it. Every site is customizable. Text or email me what you want changed, anywhere on it.
I already have a Facebook page. Is that enough?
It helps, but many customers search Google first. A business with a real site and a filled-in Google listing looks more established than one without.
I have an old site. Can you replace it?
Yes. If you already own a domain, the new site goes on it and your address stays the same.
How do I change something later?
Text or email me what you need. New phone number, new service, new photos. Small updates are part of the monthly price.
Do I need to learn or log into anything?
No. I handle the hosting and the updates.
Do you build more than websites?
Yes. I also build custom software, like online booking, quote forms and job tracking. It can be bundled with your site for one setup fee and one monthly payment. See the software page.
Money and ownership
What does it cost?
Starter is $295 to set up and $39 a month. Standard is $495 to set up and $49 a month. See what each includes.
Are there other costs?
Usually none. Your web address is included when it costs about $40 or less, which most do. If the name you want costs more, you cover it or we pick a cheaper one.
Can I pick my own web address?
Yes. Any name you like, as long as it's available. Text or email me what you have in mind and I'll check it and get it for you.
How does all of this actually work?
There are four pieces: your web address, the website, the hosting and your Google listing. All of it is yours except the hosting, which I run so you never have to think about it. Here it is in plain words.
Who owns the site and the web address?
You do. Once you've paid for setup, the site, the web address and the Google listing are yours.
What if I want to stop?
Tell me and the monthly charge ends. There's no long contract. If you want to keep the site, I hand it and your web address over to you. From then on, hosting it and renewing the address each year are yours to handle.
Still have a question?
Ask me directly. Text or email is fine. You never have to call.