Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Maria. I can integrate various third-party tools, including booking systems and payment gateways like Stripe or PayPal. These integrations will be seamless, ensuring your customers have a smooth experience when interacting with your site.

Certainly, Priya. When you work with Maksym Marko, SEO is built in from day one — from clean, optimized code and fast loading times to proper use of meta tags and structure. I also provide guidance on content strategy to help your site rank better and attract the right traffic over time.

Yes, Alex. I prioritize responsive design, ensuring your website adapts seamlessly to desktops, tablets, and smartphones. This approach enhances user experience and is favored by search engines, improving your site's visibility.

Absolutely, Mark. When you work with Maksym Marko, you own 100% of your website — the design, the content, and the code. I build everything on open tools like WordPress with no hidden licenses or restrictions. You’ll have full access and control, so you can host, edit, or transfer your site anytime, without being tied to me or anyone else.

Great question, Elena. After launch, I offer optional maintenance and support plans that include plugin and core updates, security monitoring, backups, uptime checks, and small content edits. I also provide priority support if anything breaks or needs updating. With Maksym Marko, you’re never left alone with a website you don’t know how to manage.

A typical custom WordPress site takes about 1 to 3 weeks, depending on the size and complexity. A simple site with a few pages can launch in a week. Larger projects with integrations or custom features may take longer, but I always share a timeline upfront — and stick to it. If you're on a deadline, we can prioritize and launch in phases.

Yes, you can protect your website from spam bots using a few simple techniques: - Enable reCAPTCHA – Add Google reCAPTCHA to your contact forms to block automated bots. - Use a honeypot field – This hidden field traps bots without affecting real users. - Limit form submissions – Set rules like time delays or max submissions per IP. - Use spam filtering plugins – Tools like Akismet or Antispam Bee help filter out junk submissions. - Avoid publishing your email address in plain text – This prevents email harvesting bots from scraping it. - These steps help keep your inbox clean and your contact forms safe.

Great question, John. Most custom WordPress websites I build start at $500+, depending on your needs (pages, features, integrations). For ongoing maintenance — updates, backups, and support — expect around $45/hour. I’ll always give you a clear quote up front and help you prioritize features to fit your budget. No hidden costs.

Communication is key, Sophia. I use tools like email, video calls, and project management platforms to keep you updated. You'll receive regular progress reports, and I'm always available to answer questions or discuss any concerns you might have.

Great question, Tom. To start, I'll need details about your business goals, target audience, preferred design styles, and any existing branding materials like logos or color schemes. This information helps tailor the website to your specific needs.

Absolutely, Lisa. I can assess your current website to determine what can be improved. Often, we can revamp the design and functionality without starting from scratch. This approach saves time and resources while giving your site a fresh, modern look.

Absolutely, David. That’s one of the biggest advantages of using WordPress — and something I focus on in every project. I build sites with clean, user-friendly editing tools so you can easily update text, images, and pages on your own. No coding needed. With Maksym Marko, your website stays in your hands — not your developer’s.

Great question, Emily. While I can assist with sourcing high-quality images and crafting compelling content, your input is invaluable. Providing your own photos and text ensures the website truly reflects your brand. However, if you prefer, I can collaborate with professional photographers and copywriters to create content that aligns with your vision.

The advantages are less time learning the ins and outs of WordPress. The developer will be able to add custom functionality to your site, which is useful if you need very specific features and options. You’ll have someone you can reach out to for help with technical tasks, updates, bug fixing, and more.

For the very impatient, here's a quick summary: Beginners can learn how to use WordPress within 14 days. To complete advanced tasks you need a learning time of 6 months. You will need 2 years to learn WordPress to professionally work for clients.

WordPress is far superior to Wix as a web publishing platform for any kind of website. While Wix offers an easy-to-use website builder, you can accomplish a lot more with WordPress over the long run.

WordPress is absolutely worth using in 2022. In fact, WordPress is more popular than ever! As of Jan 2022, WordPress powers nearly 40% of all websites on the internet. It's also risen 5% since this time last year.

WordPress Hosting from GoDaddy uses servers modified to ensure WordPress websites run smoothly. They also take care of pesky software and security updates so you don't have to.

No. It isn’t hard. Adding a Simple product is similar to writing a post in WordPress. Go to WooCommerce > Products > Add Product. You then have a familiar interface and should immediately feel at home. Enter a product Title and Description. Go to the Product Data panel, and select downloadable (digital) or virtual (service) if applicable.

In general, a free site would never expire, so it'd remain online and searchable indefinitely, or as long as the internet exists. A custom domain, one that looks like mysite.com versus mysite.wordpress.com would need to be renewed each year.