FAQ

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Everything people ask about UpSites, conversions, search, ownership and pricing. Don't see yours? Call Tom.

The basics

What is an UpSite?

An UpSite is a website built as finished, prebuilt pages and served from the Cloudflare edge network. We do the page-building work when your content changes, instead of on every visit, so visitors get a page that is already finished.

What is a website conversion?

We take your existing website, on WordPress, Wix, Squarespace or another builder, and rebuild every page as an UpSite: same business and domain, better pages, with an inventory and redirect plan for changed addresses. Rankings can fluctuate, and private app data needs a separate migration plan.

Is a static website old-fashioned?

No. "Static" describes how pages are delivered, not how they look or how often they change. Modern static sites are fully designed, responsive and interactive, and many of the fastest sites on the web are built this way.

Who is UpSiteMe for?

Local and small businesses whose website mostly explains services and brings in calls, forms and bookings, and businesses that sell products and want fast pages paired with a real checkout.

Changes and updates

Can I still update my website?

Yes. Send Tom an email, text or form request in plain language. The change is built, reviewed and published on a schedule confirmed with you.

Can I edit it myself?

Most owners prefer to just ask, because it is faster than learning an editor. If you or your team want to edit directly, we can discuss options for your site.

Are updates really unlimited?

On care plans, yes: changes to your existing pages are unlimited, without counting minutes or revisions. New pages are included up to five a month on Care, and virtually unlimited at an agreed pace on Growth and Total. Custom apps, shopping integrations and other work beyond page updates are scoped separately.

Search and AI

Will I lose my Google rankings?

We work carefully to protect them: every URL is kept or permanently redirected, and titles, descriptions and structured data are carried over and improved. No one can honestly guarantee rankings, but a careful migration protects what you have earned.

Do you add structured data?

Yes. Every page includes JSON-LD structured data matched to what is actually on the page: your business, services, offers, FAQs, articles or products.

Will my business show up in ChatGPT or AI answers?

We make your site easy for AI assistants to read and cite accurately, with clear answers, consistent facts and clean structure. What AI tools choose to show is up to them, so we never promise placement.

Ownership and hosting

Who owns my website?

You do: domain, content and page code. UpSites are portable page files; connected services and third-party licenses may need separate setup when moving. Your handoff includes the delivered page source and assets you own, design documentation and a list of connected services. Third-party licenses remain subject to their own terms.

Where is my site hosted?

On the Cloudflare edge network, a global network that serves your pages from locations close to your visitors. Hosting is included in care plans.

What happens to my email?

Email is separate from your website and stays as it is. We check your email settings before and after launch.

What if I want to leave?

You can take your site with you. We provide the delivered page source, permitted assets, design documentation and connected-service list. A new host or developer may need to reconnect forms, checkout or other services. Confirm handoff, cancellation and billing terms in your agreement before enrolling.

Forms, booking and shopping

Do forms still work?

Yes. Forms are routed to your inbox or CRM and tested with your team before launch.

Can I take bookings?

Yes. We assess your booking provider, embed options, notifications and fees, then test the agreed booking path before launch.

Can I sell products?

Yes. We pair UpSite pages with Shopify for cart and checkout, in three levels. See shopping businesses.

Working together

What do you need from me?

Your website address, priorities, accurate business details and content you have permission to use. For a full move, we also agree who provides domain and service access. Do not send passwords through the inquiry form.

Who checks the wording and images?

We prepare and review the pages; you confirm business facts, offers, image rights and any regulated claims. Launch follows your approval.

Can you promise a launch date before seeing my site?

We confirm a schedule after reviewing pages, integrations, access and feedback needs. Your existing site stays in place while the replacement is reviewed.

Pricing

How much does a conversion cost?

You get a fixed quote after a free review, based on the size and needs of your site. Price is agreed before work begins and split into milestone payments.

Is there really a free option?

Yes. We rebuild one page free so you can see the difference. It stays live for three months with reviewed edits.

What are the monthly plans?

Care is $49/month for hosting, unlimited reviewed updates and up to five new pages. Growth is $99/month with virtually unlimited new pages at an agreed pace. Total is $268/month and adds ongoing SEO and AI-visibility work. These maintain an UpSite after its initial build; conversion and third-party subscriptions are separate. See pricing and plan details.

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