How does the pricing work?
Your monthly fee covers your website and everything we run to bring you business - the higher the plan, the more we handle for you. A small one-time build fee, a fraction of agency prices, covers designing and building your site to start. No long contract.
Is this just software I could buy myself?
No. The tools exist, but you'd have to pick them, connect them, set them up, and keep them running - on top of running your business. We do all of that and make it work together, so you never log into anything. You're paying for it handled, not for a login.
I've been burned by a web guy before. How are you different?
Most people we talk to have been. The usual story is a site that took months, a freelancer who went quiet, or a template that broke the first time they needed a change. We build it, host it, and keep it running - you email us a change and we make it. One person looks at every site before it goes live, and we revise until you're happy.
You're new. How do I know I can trust you?
Fair question. Clearline is founder-run by Jonathan in San Diego, and you own your site and domain from day one - if you ever leave, you take it with you. There's no long contract, you approve everything before launch, and our first 10 clients lock in founding rates. You're not handing your business to a faceless agency.
Do I have to use the texting and AI features?
No. Plenty of owners start with just the website and add the rest when they're ready. We turn on only what you want, and set it up so it runs without you having to think about it.
How long does it take?
About two weeks from our first call to launch, depending on how quickly you can get us your photos and details.
Do I own my website?
Yes - always. The site, the domain, and the content are yours. If you ever leave, you take it with you.
What kinds of businesses do you work with?
Local, service-based small businesses - trades, clinics, salons, restaurants, shops, studios, and more. If you serve customers in your area, we can help.
What if I already have a website or domain?
Perfect - we'll redesign what you have and keep your domain. Nothing is lost, and your email keeps working.
What if I want changes later?
Email us your changes and we make them - included in your monthly fee, usually within a few business days. No per-hour charges.
Who writes the content?
We do. You tell us about your business on the call; we write the copy and design around it, then you review every word before it goes live.
Do you just use AI or ChatGPT?
We use AI to work faster, and to build your site so AI assistants can read and recommend you. But a real person designs it, writes the copy, and checks everything before it goes live - you're not getting auto-generated junk.
What if I'm not technical at all?
That's exactly who we build for. We handle the entire thing - design, copy, domain, hosting, and setup. You just tell us about your business.
Can I cancel?
We ask for a 3-month initial term so the work has time to pay off. After that you're month-to-month and can cancel anytime. Your site and domain are yours to keep.