FAQ
Your Go-To Guide Before We Build Something Brilliant
Here’s where we break things down the DBETA way—straightforward, energised, and focused on what actually matters. From design and strategy to performance, SEO, automation and support, this FAQ gives you a clear look at how we work, what we deliver, and how we turn ideas into fast, seamless and standout digital experiences.
Company Values & Approach
How do we show a genuine culture of care and craft?
We take pride in the craft behind every project. We sweat the details in design, code and communication, prioritise long-term quality over quick wins and treat each project as if it carries our reputation. Pride in the work leads to better, more thoughtful outcomes.
How do we keep communication open and honest?
We give straight answers, explain challenges clearly, share progress regularly and never hide problems. You’ll always know where things stand. Honest communication builds trust and prevents small issues from becoming bigger ones.
How do we respect your time and goals?
We listen before proposing solutions. We ask the right questions, learn about your audience and market and align everything with your objectives. When your goals guide the project, the final result feels intentional and meaningful.
What does it mean that we have a user-first mindset?
We design for real people. That means focusing on usability, accessibility, clear journeys and strong conversions. We test the experience from the visitor’s perspective and remove friction wherever possible. A user-centred approach improves engagement and performance.
How do we stay consistent and reliable throughout the project?
We use stable processes, clear checkpoints, regular communication and a proven record of completing projects properly. Reliability reduces stress and ensures the work is delivered to a high standard.
What does long-term partnership mean to us?
We care about your growth beyond launch. We offer ongoing improvements, share insights and help you stay ahead as your website evolves. Long-term thinking builds stronger websites, stronger brands and stronger partnerships.
How do we maintain ethical standards and integrity?
We avoid shortcuts, respect your data and privacy, keep security central to our decisions and deliver genuine value without cutting corners. Integrity protects your business and ensures your investment is safe.
How do we set realistic timelines?
We give honest timelines based on project size, required features, feedback speed and our capacity. Realistic expectations prevent delays, rushed decisions and unnecessary stress.
How flexible are we with changes during the project?
Websites evolve, and your ideas may develop as we build. We explain how changes are handled, how extra work is quoted and how we keep everything running smoothly. Flexibility keeps the project creative without losing control of time or budget.
Who owns the deliverables once the project is complete?
You do. We specify ownership clearly—designs, copy and front-end code belong to you once the project is paid for. We explain any licences or renewals and provide full access to the CMS or CRM. You should never feel like you’re renting your own website.
How do we structure payments?
Payments are aligned with the work. We use staged payments such as deposit → mid-project → completion. We avoid taking full payment upfront and make invoicing terms clear from the beginning. A staged structure protects both sides and keeps the project balanced.
How do we handle quality assurance?
Quality is built into the workflow. We test across devices and browsers, check accessibility and SEO basics, validate forms, animations and user journeys, and fix issues before launch. Strong QA protects your brand and avoids frustrating user experiences.
What kind of support can you expect from us?
Support isn’t just answering emails—it’s responding quickly when your site needs attention. We offer clear response times, a structured ticket system, priority handling for urgent issues and real human support. Good support protects your website’s continuity and your customers’ experience.
Web Design & Strategy
How do we plan a new website?
Every great website starts with a game plan. Before we jump into colours and layouts, we dig into your audience, your brand’s energy, and the actions you want people to take. This sets the stage for a site that feels right, works smoothly and supports your business from the very first click.
Do we build custom websites or use templates?
We can do either. A full custom build gives you a completely original experience. Templates are great for smaller projects or when you need to keep things lean. Whichever route we take, we still design the journey, structure and layout around your brand’s vibe—not a cookie-cutter layout.
How do we create user journeys and structure?
Smooth journeys don’t happen by accident. We map the route your users should take—from landing on the site to taking action—and shape every page to support that flow. The structure feels clean, logical and intentional, helping visitors move through your content without effort.
How do we design a website that reflects your brand identity?
We bring your brand to life on screen. Your tone, values and visual style guide every design decision—from bold colours to subtle spacing. The result is a website that feels unmistakably yours and leaves the right impression from the first click.
How are we different?
We mix imagination with method. Every project follows a clear flow—discovery, planning, prototypes, build and optimisation—so the creative side always has purpose. You’re involved throughout, with insight into every decision and the reasoning behind the final result.
How do we handle performance and accessibility?
Performance and accessibility come baked into our framework. We design for speed, smoothness and clear usability. With clean code and strong accessibility standards, your site works beautifully for every visitor, everywhere.
How do we plan for long-term scalability?
We build with growth and flexibility at the core. The front-end design is modular, so you can add new pages, services or campaigns without restructuring the site. Beneath that, our DBETA Bones Framework keeps your content and functionality cleanly organised. If you ever want to completely redesign your website, the framework allows the visual layer to be replaced while keeping all structure, content and features intact.
What can you expect from our communication during a project?
Clear communication is a core part of our service. From the start, we set expectations, outline timelines and keep everything transparent. You’ll receive regular updates, quick responses to questions and direct access to our team throughout the project. With our CRM dashboard, you can check progress, messages and next steps at any time, giving you confidence that the project is moving in the right direction.
Why do we use our own framework instead of generic builders?
Our framework gives you freedom and long-term stability. Unlike generic builders, it isn’t weighed down by paid plugins, theme restrictions or constant update issues. We can develop faster, avoid bugs caused by third-party add-ons and remove the risk of a CMS update breaking your site. The framework is secure, lightweight and built to last, which keeps maintenance costs low. It also includes our AIDI layer, supporting strong performance, accessibility and long-term visibility in AI search.
How do we measure the success of your website?
We don’t just build and hope for the best. We track engagement, conversions, user flow, speed and visibility to see how your site performs. With Google Analytics, Smartlook or HotJar set up, you can watch real-time behaviour and understand exactly how your audience interacts with your content.
What kind of results have we delivered in past projects?
Our projects deliver real impact—better visibility, more enquiries and stronger engagement across the board. Our builds are faster, cleaner and easier to use. Add our CRM tools, and clients also gain smarter lead management, performance tracking and a streamlined workflow.
What do we consider red flags before starting a project?
We’re cautious of rushed briefs, vague goals, impossible deadlines or requests to “just make it pretty.” Great websites come from clear thinking and good teamwork. If that foundation is shaky, we fix it before we begin.
Why do we invest time in discovery before designing?
Discovery sets the tone for everything that follows. We dig into your audience, your market and how people behave online so the design has purpose. It’s how we make sure every choice is strategic, not random.
How do we ensure your website continues to perform after launch?
We launch your site with growth baked in. From SEO and clean code to scalable layouts and structured content, everything is built to last. If you need support, we’ve got options for that too. And with our AIDI layer included, your site is ready for future AI search—improving how your content is understood and indexed.
Web Development
How do we ensure clean, modern code standards?
We write lightweight, maintainable code with no unnecessary plugins or bloated add-ons. Everything follows current PHP, JavaScript and framework standards, with proper version control through Git. Clean code means fewer bugs, faster load times and easier updates as your website grows.
How do we make security a priority?
Security is built into the structure from day one. We keep software and dependencies updated, protect forms and login areas, apply server-level rules (firewalls, rate-limiting) and follow secure coding practices throughout. This avoids costly issues and ensures your website stays safe and reliable.
How do we deliver fast performance?
Speed is engineered into the build. We optimise images, minify code, use caching, configure Content Delivery Networks when needed, and monitor performance over time. Fast websites convert better, offer smoother experiences, and support stronger search visibility.
How do we set up strong and reliable hosting?
We don’t simply “install” hosting — we configure servers correctly, optimise for speed, set up staging environments, and manage DNS, SSL and backups properly. A strong hosting setup keeps your site stable, protected and ready for growth.
How do we build accessibility into your website?
Accessibility is part of our design and development workflow. We follow WCAG guidelines, ensure readable text, provide clear navigation, and design with keyboard users and screen readers in mind. This makes your site usable for everyone and avoids compliance issues.
How do we handle SEO foundations?
We bake technical SEO directly into the build. That includes clean page structure, fast loading, correct metadata, schema markup, logical URL structure and strong internal linking. Good foundations give you a head start with search engines and long-term visibility.
What is the AIDI layer?
Our AIDI (AI Data Interface) layer is a structured set of JSON models that describe our services, case studies, blogs, locations and reviews in a way that search engines and AI agents can easily understand. It’s like a technical index of who we are, what we do and where we’ve proven results.
Technical SEO
How do we build proper technical foundations for your SEO?
We make sure search engines can read, understand and trust your website. That means fixing crawling and indexing issues, setting up structured data correctly, improving your site architecture, strengthening internal linking, resolving Core Web Vitals problems, and auditing for duplicate content, thin pages and redirect chains. We also use our AIDI layer to give search engines and AI platforms deeper, clearer context. Technical SEO is the engine behind your rankings—without it, everything else struggles.
How do we create a transparent, evidence-based SEO strategy?
Our approach is driven by data, not trends or shortcuts. We start with a clear audit, outline a roadmap with priorities, explain timelines, and show the reasoning behind each phase. When the strategy is clear, every task pushes rankings forward instead of becoming random activity.
Do we use any risky or black-hat SEO tactics?
No. We avoid anything that can harm your website—no guaranteed #1 rankings, paid link schemes, private blog networks or auto-generated content. Shortcuts might work for a moment, but they lead to penalties, traffic drops and long-term damage. We build SEO that lasts.
Does the AIDI layer affect SEO?
Indirectly, yes – in a positive way. It reinforces what’s already on the site with structured, consistent data. It helps search engines understand the relationships between services, blogs, cases and locations. It also supports richer context for AI-powered search and assistants, which more and more users rely on. It doesn’t replace traditional SEO; it strengthens it.
Is the AIDI layer compliant with current AI and search guidelines?
We follow published guidance from major search engines and AI providers around robots directives, crawlability and rate limits, and the use of .well-known files, ai.txt and similar standards where applicable. We update our models as best practices evolve.
CRM & Automation
How do we understand your business workflows before building a CRM?
We don’t just install tools—we map how your business genuinely operates. We look at how leads come in, how your sales process flows, how enquiries move between teams, and where manual steps slow things down. Your CRM must fit your business, not force your team to change how they work.
How do we ensure your CRM has clean, structured data?
Strong CRM work starts with organised data. We build clear data models, remove duplicates, tidy up pipelines, keep contact records accurate and set proper naming conventions. Clean data gives you better reporting, smarter automation and fewer errors.
How do we handle CRM integrations?
We connect your CRM with the tools your business relies on—website forms, booking or payment systems, email platforms, analytics tools and internal dashboards. Good integrations turn your CRM into the central hub of your operations, removing guesswork and manual work.
How do we create automations that save real time?
We build automations that support your team rather than overwhelm them. That includes lead routing, qualification workflows, follow-up sequences, abandoned enquiry reminders, task assignments and performance notifications. Effective automation reduces workload, increases speed and helps you convert more leads.
How do we provide clear reporting and insight?
We help you understand what your data is telling you. You get clear dashboards, custom reports, readable performance summaries and insights that link numbers back to real actions your team can take. Good reporting highlights what’s working—and what needs attention.
How do we handle CRM security and data protection?
Your CRM contains sensitive information, so we follow GDPR rules, control user access, encrypt data, maintain backups and explain any risks or compliance requirements. Protecting customer data helps protect your entire business.
How do we build CRM systems that can scale with your business?
We design systems that grow naturally with you. That means avoiding overly complicated setups, choosing reliable tools, and planning for more users, more leads and more automation down the line. Scalable systems prevent expensive rebuilds in the future.
How do we handle documentation and handover?
Your CRM should never feel confusing or “locked away.” We provide a clear process guide, naming conventions, automation maps and instructions for your team. This ensures you stay in control—even if we’re not involved day-to-day.
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