Do I have to pay monthly?
No. Bayou Bytes service plans are prepaid for either six months or one year. There is no required automatic monthly subscription.
What does the website build price cover?
The build price covers construction of the website based on the package selected. Hosting and ongoing management are separate service choices.
What does Essentials include?
Hosting, SSL, routine technical management, and keeping the website operational. Content updates are billed separately at $75/hour unless an update package is purchased.
What counts as a normal update?
Routine changes to existing website content such as replacing photos, updating existing text, business hours, prices, services, staff information, or similar content.
What is not a normal update?
Major redesigns, rebuilds, substantial new pages, major new sections, new functionality, major gallery restructuring, or other significant development. Custom work is billed at $75/hour.
How many portfolio images can I update?
A scheduled portfolio update is limited to a maximum of 50 images per update.
Do unused updates roll over?
No. Scheduled updates must be used during their applicable update period and do not accumulate.
Do you build ecommerce websites?
Bayou Bytes specializes in fast informational and portfolio-focused static websites. Ecommerce and complex backend applications are outside the standard service.
Can you maintain my existing website?
Bayou Bytes primarily hosts and manages websites built within its own lightweight static-site workflow. Existing third-party websites must be evaluated separately.
Can you add a booking system or third-party service?
Existing third-party booking systems and services can sometimes be linked or embedded when appropriate. Third-party fees and substantial integration work are separate.