Direct answers to what business owners ask most.
If your question isn't here, send it over. It probably belongs on this page eventually.
Do I need to already have a website?
Not at all. Most clients arrive with either no site or a site they have outgrown. Either is a fine starting point — and we will not pull down what you have until the new site is ready.
Can I see the new site before my current one comes down?
Yes. Every project gets a private preview URL at preview.valleyforgestudio.com, so you can review and share the work in progress while your current site stays live. The changeover happens on your schedule, not ours.
Can I update the site myself after launch?
Yes. The site is built to be edited without a developer on call. You get a short written guide for the updates most businesses actually make — service copy, team changes, new case studies.
Do you handle domains, hosting, and email?
We can. If you already have a host and domain you trust, we work with them. If not, we recommend a straightforward, independent setup that keeps you in control of your own accounts.
Will the site look right on a phone?
It has to. Most of your prospects will meet your site on a phone first. Mobile is never an afterthought here.
How long does a project take?
A focused business website typically takes six to seven weeks from first call to launch. Refreshes are often faster. We agree on a timeline in writing on the first call.
What does a project cost?
Every project is a little different. After our first conversation, you get a written proposal with fixed scope and fixed price — no hourly meters, no surprise invoices.
Do you write the copy?
We help shape it. Most business owners prefer to write their own core copy — they know the work best. We ask the questions that make the messy first drafts clearer, and edit where it genuinely helps.
Ready for a website that works as hard as you do?
Tell us about your business and we'll come back with a clear written proposal — fixed scope, fixed price.