FAQ
Questions, answered plainly.
The honest answers to the things people ask most before working with us, grouped by theme. If your question is not here, a short message is always welcome.
Theme 01
Working with us
The practical questions about who we are, how a project starts and what it is like to work together.
What does Summers Solutions actually do?
Are you a big agency?
What areas do you cover?
How quickly will you reply to an enquiry?
How do I start?
How do projects usually start?
Can you handle web, systems and app work together?
Theme 02
Pricing and scope
Honest answers about how we price work, who owns what at the end and how to keep early scope sensible.
How does pricing work?
Who owns the website, code and the accounts?
Can you start with something small and grow it later?
Do you help with the words and structure, not just the design?
Theme 03
Web, marketing and SEO
Websites, search visibility and the marketing around them, built to work together as one clear presence.
What makes this premium web design rather than a template site?
How long does it take to build a website?
Will my website work well on mobile?
Can I update the website myself after it launches?
How long does SEO take to show results?
What is the difference between PPC and SEO?
Do I need a new website before you can help with marketing or SEO?
Theme 04
Systems, automation and IT
The operations behind the scenes: connecting tools, automating repeated admin and keeping everyday IT reliable.
What does business systems development actually involve?
Do we need to replace the software we already use?
How is AI business automation different from standard automation?
Is automation only for large companies?
What happens to my business data?
What is included in managed IT support?
Theme 05
Apps and custom software
Custom software across web, mobile and desktop, built around the few things that genuinely matter.
What kinds of apps do you build?
Should I choose native, cross platform or a web app?
What is the difference between a web app and a website?
When is custom software worth it over off the shelf software?
Can the app connect to tools we already use?
Theme 06
Hosting and after launch
What happens once the work goes live, including hosting, support and whether you are ever tied in.
Do you lock me into your hosting?
What happens after launch?
Do you handle backups and security for hosted sites?
Can you continue supporting an app after it launches?
Still have a question?
Send a short, no-pressure message and we will reply, aiming within one working day. There is no obligation and no jargon to wade through first.