FAQ
The questions
we get asked most
Everything about price, contracts, the demo and maintenance on one page. If we haven't covered something, call +358 45 231 1420.
Price and contract
What does the monthly price include?
The Basic plan (from €60/month) includes everything a 1-5 page website needs: design and build, a domain, hosting, SSL, technical SEO, cookie settings, a contact form and one hour of changes every month. The Growth plan (from €120/month) adds AI search optimisation, a monthly report and three hours of changes. You only pay extra if you want something outside your plan, and that is always agreed in advance.
Is there a setup fee?
No. The build is included in the monthly price on every plan. And there's no buyout fee if you ever decide to leave.
How long is the contract?
The first year is a fixed 12-month term, because that is when the website is designed, built and paid for. After that the contract continues on a rolling basis with one month's notice. Add-ons (SEO, Google Ads, Revdot) run month to month, and SEO+ runs for three months at a time.
Why is Basic plan maintenance only €15/month from the second year?
Because the build is paid for during the first year. From the second year on, what's left is hosting, technical maintenance and one hour of changes a month. For a small website that's enough, and there's no reason for you to keep paying for the build month after month.
Who owns the website and the domain?
You do. The domain is registered in your company's name and the website content is yours. If you ever leave, you take the website files with you.
Is the cost tax-deductible?
Yes. A website is a business expense for your company, so the monthly fee is deductible. You reclaim VAT as normal.
Demo and build
What does the free demo mean?
We build a real demo version of your homepage before you decide anything. A designer makes it by hand with your business details, not with an AI generator. You see it within 24 hours. If you don't go ahead, the demo costs nothing and doesn't commit you to anything.
How quickly will my website be ready?
In about a week once your copy and images are ready. You see the demo version within 24 hours.
Who writes the copy?
You know your business, we shape the words. We give you templates and help with the final polish. Images can be your own, or we choose suitable stock photos. On the SEO+ plan we also write two articles a month for you.
What does the satisfaction guarantee mean?
It means we don't count rounds of changes before launch. We keep refining your website until you're ready to publish it. After launch, your plan's monthly hours cover changes, and bigger jobs are always agreed separately.
Maintenance and changes
Is one hour a month enough for changes?
For most businesses, yes. In an hour we can update copy, images, prices and opening hours many times over. The Growth plan includes three hours. If you need a bigger change, we do it at €60/h + VAT, always agreed in advance.
Will my website show up on Google?
Technical SEO is included in every website plan: your site is built so that Google can find and understand it. On the Growth plan, it's also optimised for AI search. Growing your visibility month after month is the SEO add-on, from €99/month.
What does "Smart websites" mean?
It's the Growth plan. Your website is built so that ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google's AI Overviews can also find and understand it: schema markup, FAQ structure and llms.txt. You also get a monthly report on where your visitors and enquiries come from.
What if I need an online store or a larger website?
We build those too. A small online store is from €125/month, and larger websites, language versions and integrations are by quote, typically €180-350/month. Tell us about your situation and we'll suggest the right solution.
Add-ons
Is the ad budget included in the Google Ads price?
No. The Google Ads plan (€149/month) covers the account, campaigns, optimisation and reporting. The media budget is paid from your own account with your own card. We don't pass it through our invoices and we don't take a commission. We recommend a budget of at least €300/month.
Can I get SEO or advertising without a website plan?
Yes. The add-ons work best when your website is with us, because changes and tracking stay within the same team. Tell us about your situation and we'll work out the right setup.
What is Revdot?
An AI chat trained on your website content. It answers customer questions around the clock in Finnish and English and collects enquiries through a form. From €99/month, 500 conversations a month.
Trust
How do I know I can trust you?
Fair question, because some websites are sold over the phone on questionable terms. That's why all our terms are on this website: price, contract length, cancellation and ownership. We don't sign contracts over the phone. You always get a written quote and see a demo before you decide. Sivustudio is backed by Ecosta Studio, with over 350 projects since 2022.
Who is my contract with?
Your contracting party, and the company that invoices you, is Ecosta Global OÜ (16917717). Sivustudio is part of Ecosta Studio.
Free demo
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