The turnaround time is typically 5 to 14 days. If you need a project done sooner, let us know, there might be an additional rush charge. 

We accept most major credit cards through PayPal. You do not have to have an acount with PayPal to pay. You can also pay with Zelle ID: pr0fess10nal1ns1gtllc

Once the design is approved (2 pages home page and a service page) we require a deposit. Once the website is finished, with up to 3 revisions, the full balance is due then. If Amplify is waiting for the customer to supply details, to finish the site, the balance needs to be paid no later than 30 days from the start of the project. 

We offer 2 different hosting plans:
Premium Hosting and Professional Hosting

Why WordPress Instead of Do-It-Yourself Website Builders?

Many do-it-yourself website platforms make it easy to launch a website quickly. However, they often become limiting as your business grows.

At Amplify Online Searches, we use WordPress because it provides far more flexibility, customization, and long-term control.

Easy for You to Manage

WordPress allows you to update text, add images, without needing advanced technical knowledge.

More Flexibility and Control

Unlike many website builders that limit layouts and customization, WordPress allows your website to be structured around your business and services rather than forcing your content into a preset design.

Better SEO Support

WordPress gives greater control over important SEO elements such as page titles, meta descriptions, URLs, headings, and content organization. This helps create a stronger foundation for search visibility.

Built to Grow

As your business grows, WordPress makes it easier for Amplify to expand your website with additional pages, service areas, blog articles, FAQs, and other content over time.

The Bottom Line

We use WordPress because it provides businesses with more flexibility, better long-term growth potential, and stronger overall control compared to many do-it-yourself website builders.

Two websites may both advertise “5 pages,” yet the actual work, structure, and long-term value can be completely different.

In fact, two websites can look almost exactly the same visually while being built very differently behind the scenes.

One website may simply focus on appearance, while the other includes stronger structure, content organization, mobile optimization, local SEO setup, and a foundation designed to support future growth.

Some Low-Cost Websites Focus Only on Appearance

Very inexpensive websites are often built quickly using pre-made layouts with minimal customization. While they may look professional at first glance, many include very little attention to:

• Search visibility structure
• Content organization
• Mobile performance
• Conversion flow
• Local SEO setup
• Image optimization
• Service-area relevance

As a result, the website may exist online but provide little long-term value beyond basic appearance.

Why Agencies Charge Much More

Larger website agencies often have significantly higher overhead costs. In many cases, pricing includes office expenses, sales staff, account managers, project managers, advertising costs, and multiple layers of administration.

Because of this, businesses may pay substantially more for a website even when the final design appears very similar to a lower-cost option.

That does not automatically make the expensive website better or worse. However, it does help explain why pricing can vary so dramatically between providers.

Higher-Priced Websites Often Include More Strategy

More expensive websites may also involve additional planning, customization, content work, branding consistency, SEO structure, and ongoing support.

In some cases, businesses are paying for:

• Custom layouts
• Content creation
• SEO setup
• Professional copywriting
• Advanced functionality
• Industry research
• Marketing strategy
• Long-term scalability

The number of pages may be the same, but the amount of work behind those pages can vary significantly.

Platform Differences Also Matter

Some websites are built on restrictive do-it-yourself platforms, while others use more flexible systems like WordPress that allow greater customization and long-term growth.

This can affect how easily the website can expand, rank, or adapt over time.

The Bottom Line

Website pricing is not usually based on page count alone.

Two websites with the same number of pages may look very similar on the surface, yet the structure, flexibility, optimization, and long-term growth potential behind them can be completely different.

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When you hire Amplify Online Searches, you are working directly with someone who has spent over 40 years building and growing their own businesses. I understand that most business owners are not just looking for a website that looks good. They need a website that clearly explains their services, builds trust, and supports how customers actually search online. My focus is on creating websites and local SEO strategies that give businesses a strong foundation for long-term visibility. I take a practical approach based on real-world business experience, clear communication, and helping service businesses improve their online presence in a way that makes sense for their goals and budget.

Charles J Shaughnessy
Principal