Common questions
Cost, how the build works, and what happens after launch. Straight answers, no fine print.
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Cost and paying
How much does a website cost?
Websites start at $1,199 + GST on early client pricing. Each of the three tiers lists its price and exactly what's in it.
Do your prices include GST?
No, every price on this site is GST exclusive, so GST goes on top. They're also early client prices: Waymark Studio is new, so my first few projects are priced below where they'll sit once the portfolio is built. There's no deadline on that and no countdown.
Do I pay a deposit?
Yes. I take a deposit to start, and the rest when your site is ready to go live. The exact amounts are on your quote, so there are no surprises.
How the build works
Is it a template, or WordPress?
Neither. Every site is designed and coded by hand, like this one. There's no theme underneath it and no page builder, so there's nothing in it you don't need and it won't look like the site down the road.
How long does it take?
It depends on the tier and how quickly the photos and details come together. Your quote gives you a time frame before you commit to anything.
Do you work outside Auckland?
Yes. I'm based in Auckland and work with businesses anywhere in New Zealand. Most of the job happens over email and online anyway, so where you are doesn't change much.
After launch
Do I own my website and domain?
Yes. The domain is registered in your name, and the site is yours. If you ever move on, you get the code and every login with it.
Can I update it myself?
You don't have to. Small changes like new hours, a price or a fresh job photo are part of a care plan: email me what's changed and I make it. Ask me for a care plan quote.
What happens if something breaks?
On a care plan, email me and I'll fix it. Without one, email me anyway: I'll tell you what's wrong and what it'll cost before I touch anything.
Still wondering about something?
Email me at cody@waymarkstudio.co.nz and you'll get a straight answer from the person who'd build your site.