Common Questions

Word of mouth is great, but it has a ceiling. When someone gets referred to you, the first thing they do is Google you. If there's nothing to find, or if what they find looks outdated, some of those referrals are going to quietly move on. A website gives people a place to confirm you're legit, see your work, and reach out on their own time.

You can, but most people end up with a site that looks okay and does nothing. The design gets put together but the SEO setup gets skipped, page speed is slow, and there's no real strategy behind it. I take care of all that so you're not paying for a site that just sits there.

After you fill out the quote form, we hop on a quick call to go over what you need. From there I put together a plan and we get started. Most sites are live within 3 to 5 days. You review, request changes, and once you're happy with it, it goes live.

You have options. If you're on a maintenance plan, changes are included. If not, I offer one-off updates at an hourly rate. Either way you're covered. I'm also not the kind of designer that locks you out of your own site.

Yes, $499 is a real starting price. The Essential package gets you a clean, fast, mobile-friendly site with basic SEO setup and a contact form. More pages or more complex builds will cost more. The full breakdown is on the Pricing page.

Most sites from Matos Creative start at $499. That covers the design, build, mobile optimization, and SEO setup. Bigger projects with more pages or custom features run higher. Check the Pricing page for the full breakdown.

Every site I build is set up to be found. That means proper page titles, meta descriptions, fast load times, and a structure Google can actually read. I also help set up or clean up your Google Business Profile so you show up in map searches too. Ranking takes time, but you'll start with the right foundation.

Local search comes down to three things: a well-built website, a complete Google Business Profile, and consistent information across the web. I cover all three. A lot of DIY sites skip the technical setup that makes local search actually work. That's exactly what I focus on.

A Facebook page is rented space. The algorithm can bury you, your account can get restricted, and you have no control over how it looks or works. A website is yours. It also looks more professional to clients who are comparing options, and it's what Google and AI tools pull from when recommending local businesses.

If you want to grow past word of mouth, yes. Referrals are great but they have a ceiling. A website works around the clock, shows up in search, and gives people a way to check you out before they reach out. Most people decide who to contact before they ever make a call. Your website is what helps make that decision for them.