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Yes, absolutely. As a computer programming specialist, one of the most powerful services I offer is integrating your website directly with your existing financial systems.

Automating the data flow between your website and accounting software (such as Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage) saves significant administrative time and reduces the risk of manual error. This advanced integration allows for:

• Automatic Invoicing: Generating and syncing invoices directly to your accounting platform when an order or service is purchased.
• Customer Data Sync: Automatically updating customer details and sales records in your financial ledgers.
• Real-time Reporting: Providing accurate and up-to-date sales and tax information.

Due to the sensitive nature of financial data, we map out these advanced integrations meticulously during our face-to-face consultation to ensure security, accuracy, and compliance.

Yes, there are essential, low-cost ongoing fees required to keep any professional website secure, online, and performing optimally. Think of it like owning a car—it requires fuel and MOT to stay on the road.

The core ongoing costs include:

• Domain Name Renewal: A small annual fee to keep your website address (e.g., yourname.co.uk) registered in your name.
• Website Hosting: The cost of the secure, high-performance server space that keeps your website accessible 24/7.
• Security and Software Updates: The frequent updating of your website's underlying software (CMS, themes, plugins) to prevent security vulnerabilities and ensure compatibility.

To ensure your site is always protected and updated without hassle, I offer a range of comprehensive Maintenance Packages designed to suit all business sizes and needs. These packages cover all necessary renewals, security updates, and provide continuous support, all paid for simply and securely via GoCardless.

Yes, absolutely. I offer a range of comprehensive, hassle-free maintenance packages designed to keep your website secure, fast, and up-to-date long after the initial build.

A website requires constant upkeep to remain protected against threats and software updates. My packages are tailored to cover all business sizes and typically include:

• Security Monitoring: Continuous monitoring and patching of all core software (CMS, themes, plugins) to defend against hackers.
• Regular Backups: Daily or weekly backups stored off-site, ensuring your website can be quickly restored in the event of any issue.
• Performance Optimization: Routine checks to ensure your website continues to load quickly and perform optimally.
• Technical Support: Access to me directly for minor changes and technical questions.

The cost of these packages varies depending on your needs (standard brochure site vs. complex e-commerce), but all are paid for simply and securely via monthly or annual GoCardless Direct Debit, giving you peace of mind.

For a standard professional brochure website, the process typically takes 4 to 8 weeks from our initial meeting to launch. More complex projects, such as those requiring custom programming or e-commerce, may take 10 to 14 weeks.

Because I prioritize face-to-face communication to fully understand your business needs, I ensure the planning stage is thorough. The timeline generally follows these four phases:

• Discovery & Consultation (Weeks 1–2): We meet to map out your exact requirements. Investing time here prevents issues later in the project.
• Design & Prototyping (Weeks 3–4): I create the visual look and feel of the site for your approval.
• Development & Coding (Weeks 4–6): Once the design is signed off, I write the code and build the functional site.
• Content & Launch (Weeks 6–8): We populate the site with your text and images, test across devices, and go live.

Please note: The final timeline often depends on how quickly content and feedback are provided. I will provide a specific schedule after our initial consultation.

Your online shop will be set up to accept the most popular and secure payment methods used by UK consumers. Unlike my design fees (paid via GoCardless), your shop will use dedicated payment gateways to handle customer card details.

I will integrate your store with industry-leading platforms like Stripe or PayPal. This allows your customers to pay using methods such as:

• Major Credit and Debit Cards: Including Visa, Mastercard, and Maestro.
• Digital Wallets: Seamless, fast checkout via Apple Pay and Google Pay.
• PayPal: Customers can use their existing PayPal account for convenience and added security.

We ensure that all payment transactions are handled securely by the chosen gateway (which includes mandatory SSL encryption) to give your customers confidence when buying from you.