FAQ
FAQ: building your website & SEO
All the answers about website creation, SEO, my pricing and the way I work.
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- Up to dateUpdated on September 2026
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Website creation
5 questionsHow long does it take to build a website?
Between about 14 and 30 days depending on the plan chosen. Foundation (5 to 6 pages): ~14 days. Acceleration (8 to 10 pages): ~21 days. Authority (more than 10 pages based on your services + 1 city page): ~30 days.
Who writes the website content?
I write it on every plan, based on a 45 to 60-minute guided interview about your services, your clients and your proof. You review and approve it before launch.
What technology do you work with?
Astro and HTML5: static sites, with no CMS or plugins to maintain. Static reduces some risks, provided forms and connected services are secured. For projects that need a back office, I point you to WordPress or Shopify depending on the need. The choice depends on your team, planned evolution and budget.
Do I own the site at the end?
You own your .fr domain, your content and your photos : forever, even if you leave. The source code is rented, like your POS software: that's what enables a low entry price. Prefer to own the code? The Freedom Option (12 × your monthly fee, one time) transfers the complete code, installable wherever you want. It's in writing in the T&Cs.
How is this different from a monthly subscription offer?
Some agencies offer rental sites with 48-month commitments. At WebConsulting, you rent your site for 6 months minimum, 30 days' notice, no long-term lock-in. You own your domain, your content and your photos. If you also want to own the code, the Freedom Option transfers it for 12 × your monthly fee. Everything is in writing in the T&Cs.
SEO & visibility
4 questionsHow long before I see SEO results?
I do not give a timeframe: it depends on your competition, your sector and your starting point. I provide a monthly report from the first month: what was done, what moved.
Do you guarantee the first Google position?
No. Nobody seriously can. I commit to quality of work, transparent reporting, and improvements documented over time.
What is GEO referencing?
GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) means structuring your information and content so that search engines and AI assistants can use it more easily: ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini and Google's AI Overviews. In practice: clearly stated services, area and prices, answers to frequent questions and markup these tools understand. No one can guarantee what an AI will answer; I commit to the structure and the content, not to being cited.
What does a good SEO report look like?
A good SEO report is numbers-based, dated and actionable: ranking and traffic evolution, actions completed during the month, priority recommendations, and direct access to your Search Console data. That's the format of my monthly report: verifiable figures, not promises.
Pricing & contracts
9 questionsHow much does a website cost?
A showcase site costs €490 + €39/month (Foundation, 5 to 6 pages), €890 + €69/month (Acceleration, 8 to 10 pages) or €1,290 + €109/month (Authority, more than 10 pages based on your services + 1 city page). .fr domain, pro email, hosting, maintenance and local SEO included in every plan. Less than €1,000 the first year on Foundation: often cheaper than fixed-price offers from classic agencies, with no commitment beyond the first 6 months.
Is there a minimum commitment?
6 months, then 30 days' notice. No cancellation penalty. You can also pay yearly upfront: 10 months paid = 12 months of service.
Who owns the site?
You own your .fr domain, your content and your photos : forever, even if you leave. The code is rented, like your POS software: that's what enables a low entry price. Prefer to own it? The Freedom Option (12 × your monthly fee, one time) transfers the complete code, installable anywhere you want. It's in the T&Cs.
Is the displayed price the final price?
Yes. Advertised fixed price = invoiced price. No hidden fees, no time-based billing, no options to uncheck. VAT not applicable. If the project exceeds the planned scope, it's on me.
Can I pay in installments?
Yes. The setup is payable in 2 interest-free installments: 50% on order, 50% on delivery. The subscription is charged monthly on a fixed date, or yearly with 2 months free.
What if I want to leave?
30 days' notice, no exit fees. You leave with your content, your photos and your domain : transferred wherever you want. Your Google Business Profile history is already yours. Nobody is held back.
What if the site doesn't generate any leads?
Nobody can guarantee a volume of leads. What is written in the quote: the scope, the deadlines and the quality-control protocol before going live. If the site doesn't produce contacts, we look together at the causes (visibility, offer, area) and what can be adjusted.
Why a setup fee if I already pay a subscription?
The setup pays for the design, the code, technical SEO, JSON-LD, Search Console and going live. The subscription pays for what continues: hosting, domain, backups, included edits, monitoring. €490 is about one week of real work. At an agency, a showcase site usually starts around €2,000, according to the Codeur.com price observatory (March 2025).
Why do you turn down e-commerce and SaaS at these prices?
Because these projects don't carry the same risk, timeline or maintenance. Showing them in a showcase grid at €39/month would be misleading advertising. They are out of scope; I say so before the first call.
Method & collaboration
3 questionsHow does a typical project unfold?
Four phases, for a Foundation website of about 14 days: scoping and guided interview (1 to 2 days), mockup (about 3 days), copywriting and development (about 7 days), checks and launch (1 to 2 days).
How often do we talk?
At the start, the 45 to 60-minute guided interview. After that, an email or phone exchange at each step to approve: outline, mockup, copy, launch.
I'm not in Dijon. Is that still possible?
Yes. Most exchanges happen remotely: videoconference, phone and email. I can work with clients anywhere in France and abroad. Geography doesn't change the price or the timelines.
Maintenance & security
4 questionsWhat's included in maintenance?
Updates, daily backups, uptime monitoring, bug fixes, email support and a monthly evolution credit.
What happens in case of incident?
Handled within 24 business hours. Backup restoration immediately if needed.
What should I do if my website shows a "site under maintenance" message?
A "site under maintenance" page means the site has been deliberately taken offline or paused (redesign, migration, incident). I take over remotely: audit, updates, backup restoration if needed, and back online within the day.
Do you offer maintenance anywhere in France?
Yes, entirely remotely: Montreuil, Argenteuil and the greater Paris area, as well as Lyon, Bordeaux, Marseille or Rennes. The 24 business hours response time applies everywhere, with no travel.
Further
My complementary services
- Website creation Showcase site for rent, structured around your services: domain, hosting, maintenance included. Static, no WordPress.
- Freelance Astro developer Freelance developer specialized in Astro for business websites: replace WordPress with static, for rent. From €490 + €39/month.
- SEO SEO for an existing site: technical, content, local grounding. €150/month, 6-month commitment.
- Google Business Profile Optimized Google profile: categories, reviews, posts, NAP consistency. €49/month, no Local Pack promise.
- Website maintenance Security, updates, daily backups, human support. €39/month, after a mandatory initial diagnostic.
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