The First Steps

How do I get started?

Start by booking a discovery call. You may email or text an initial question, but new projects are discussed during scheduled calls. Once you become a client, approved contacts must email service requests and approvals to their assigned service contact.

What happens during a discovery call?

During your discovery call, we’ll discuss your goals, challenges, and ideas. After the call, we’ll email you the next steps, project scope, and pricing.

Are there any contracts involved?

Yes. Every website or marketing project requires a signed service agreement outlining the scope, timeline, and costs. Work begins once you sign the agreement and make your initial payment.

Is an initial deposit required before receiving services?

Yes. The initial payment reserves your spot and starts the project.

Working Together

How do I submit service requests or website updates?

Approved contacts must email service requests to their assigned contact. Requests by phone, text, or social media are not accepted. Changes to agreed services or additional work require email approval from the designated decision-maker.

How quickly does Brass Ring respond to requests?

We normally review requests within 2 business days. Our hours are Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm ET, excluding U.S. holidays and announced days off. Website outages and security issues receive priority when possible, but response times are not guaranteed.

Will I be charged for additional work?

We’ll email you the scope and cost of any work outside your agreement before starting. Your designated decision-maker must approve the charges by email. Rush and after-hours work costs more and is subject to availability.

Can I cancel my services at any time?

Your designated decision-maker may cancel Website Upkeep or Digital Marketing by email at least 7 days before the next billing date. To end the full agreement, you must provide 14 days’ notice by email. Services end when the paid period ends. Outstanding charges remain due.

Web Design

What's included in a standard website design project?

A standard website design project includes up to 5 pages, 1 CMS collection, 1 contact form, SEO and AEO setup, 2 rounds of revisions, and 1 hour of editor training. Additional pages, content creation, integrations, and other features are quoted separately.

Do I need to provide content for my website?

We ask that you provide your website content when possible. If you need help, we also offer content creation for an additional fee per page.

Can you redesign my existing website?

Absolutely. We can rebuild, update, or migrate your existing website to improve its performance and flexibility.

What is your average turnaround for a new website?

Simple websites typically take 1–2 weeks to complete. Larger projects may take 1 month, depending on the scope and how quickly you provide content and feedback.

What if I need additional features after my website launches?

Website Upkeep includes eligible updates to existing pages, content, forms, and CMS items. New pages, CMS collections, integrations, and other features cost extra and require email approval.

Who owns my website, and can I move it to another provider?

You own your business content, accounts, and domain. Ownership of Brass Ring’s original website design and custom code transfers once Website Design is paid in full and our hosting and upkeep services have ended. You may then request a Webflow transfer by email. Additional migration or setup fees may apply.

Hosting and Upkeep

What's the difference between website hosting and upkeep?

Hosting keeps your website online through Webflow. Website Upkeep is a separate service that includes daily website monitoring, Google Analytics tracking, weekly SEO reviews, and up to 1 hour per month to update existing pages, content, forms, and CMS items.

Is hosting required for my website?

Every website needs hosting to stay online and accessible. You can arrange your own hosting or use Brass Ring to manage it for you.

What happens if my website goes down?

We monitor websites and prioritize reported outages and security issues when possible. Approved contacts must email their assigned support contact. Website Upkeep does not guarantee 24-hour emergency support, response times, or recovery times.

Why does my website need regular maintenance?

Regular maintenance helps keep your website secure, functional, and up to date. We can handle the technical work so you can focus on your business.

How often should I update my website?

Monthly updates are enough for most businesses. Websites with frequent events, promotions, or new content may need more regular updates.

Do unused website update hours carry over?

Unused update time carries over while Website Upkeep remains active. You can use it only for eligible updates; it has no cash value and expires when the service ends.

Digital Marketing

Should I create social media profiles for my business?

If your customers use social media, it can help build trust and keep your business visible. We manage your content so you can focus on running your business.

Can I start with one marketing service and add more later?

You can start with a website, SEO, or another service and add more later on.

What's included in your monthly digital marketing service?

Our standard plan includes 5 Facebook posts, 5 Instagram posts, and 5 custom graphics every month. Custom plans are available.

Do unused social media posts or graphics carry over?

Unused posts and graphics carry over while Digital Marketing remains active. All unused content expire when the service ends and have no cash value.

Graphic Design

What graphic design services do you offer?

Our partners at Design Forge LLC offers logos, branding, print materials, signs, web graphics, and fillable documents. Brass Ring manages pricing, approvals, and billing.

How many design revisions are included?

We agree on revision rounds by email before each project. Each round includes one set of feedback within the approved scope. Additional concepts, revisions, sizes, and file formats cost extra. We correct any errors made by Brass Ring or Design Forge at no charge.

What do I need to provide for a graphic design project?

An approved contact must provide your text, branding, images, specifications, and intended use. We'll confirm the scope, file formats, deadlines, and approval process by email before starting.

Will I receive editable source files with my designs?

You'll receive your final designs in the agreed file formats after approval and full payment. Editable source files and additional formats are not included unless separately approved.

Printing

Can you handle printing as well as design?

We coordinate printing for business cards, brochures, banners, signs, apparel, and other items. Design work, samples, rush orders, and other fees are quoted separately.

What happens before my printing order goes into production?

Your designated decision-maker must approve the final proof, order details, and price by email. Payment is also required before production. Colors and materials may differ from screen previews. Please report damage, missing items, or printing errors within 5 business days of delivery.

Do I need to provide print-ready artwork?

Yes, unless Graphic Design is included in your order. You must provide the required artwork and specifications. Please review all text, quantities, materials, and finishes before approving the final proof.

Can I change or cancel a printing order after approval?

Changes and cancellations depend on the supplier's terms once production begins. You remain responsible for completed work and committed costs.

Photography

Do you offer business photography?

The standard photography scope includes one photo session and four edited images, subject to provider availability and written approval. Additional sessions, edits, travel, and usage rights are quoted separately. The photographer bills you directly.

Will I own the photography files?

The photographer retains copyright. After full payment, you'll receive a signed license outlining your approved usage rights and term. Raw files are not included unless separately approved by email.

What do I need to arrange before a photography session?

Your designated decision-maker must approve the date, location, and intended use by email. You are responsible for obtaining permission to photograph people or locations. Weather, illness, or access issues may affect scheduling.

When will I receive my edited photographs?

The photographer will confirm the delivery timeline by email. Edited images are normally delivered after the session and full payment, subject to the agreed schedule and possible delays. Please keep copies of your final images.

IT Services

Can Brass Ring help with business email, devices, or other IT needs?

We coordinate IT support for business email, cloud storage, devices, internet phones, security, software, backups, and training through third-party providers. We confirm services, scheduling, and availability by email.

How are IT services billed and supported?

The IT provider bills you directly under the approved terms. Hardware, software, account recovery, emergency work, and other services may cost extra. Support depends on the provider's availability.

Is emergency IT support or data recovery included?

Not automatically. Emergency support, account recovery, advanced security, and data recovery may cost extra and depend on provider availability. We confirm the scope and cost by email before starting.

Who is responsible for account security and backups during IT work?

You are responsible for keeping your accounts, devices, and subscriptions secure and maintaining current backups unless these services are included in your agreement. You must also provide approved access when needed. Complete security and data recovery cannot be guaranteed.