FAQ
Plain answers. No agency fog.
Everything you need to know before starting a free preview with Dark Code.
How much does it cost?
From £59/month for Presence, or £119/month for Visibility. You can pay monthly or annually, and annual billing gives you two months free. There's also a one-off £99 activation fee when you sign up, which covers the build, domain setup, and getting you live.
What's the £99 activation fee for?
It's a one-off charge paid when you sign up. It covers the work of building your final live website, swapping it over to your own domain, getting your content in place, and launching it properly. Think of it as the bit that turns your free preview into a real, live website.
What's the difference between Presence and Visibility?
Presence gets you a proper 5-page website, hosted and looked after by us. Visibility is the same, plus Google Business Profile setup, behind-the-scenes SEO foundations, and priority support.
Is there a minimum contract?
Yes, 12 months. After that, you roll onto a monthly basis and can leave whenever you want with 30 days' notice.
Do I own my website?
You own your domain, your content, your images, and your brand. The site itself is built on our infrastructure, so if you leave, we'll hand over your content files and help you find a new home for it.
Can I use my own domain?
Yes. If you already own a domain, we'll connect it to your new website for free. If you do not have one yet, we can sort one for £25/year on top of your subscription.
How long does it take?
Most previews are ready in a few days. Once you approve the direction and give us your content, we can usually have the final site live within a few working days.
What counts as a small content change?
Opening hours, photo swaps, small copy tweaks, a new team member, or similar updates that take under 30 minutes. Larger changes are quoted separately before we start.
Do you do SEO?
We do the foundations: proper meta tags, sitemap, schema markup, image alt tags, and Google Search Console setup. Ongoing keyword campaigns, paid ads, and content marketing are not included.
Can I see an example before I commit?
Yes. We'll build you a free preview before you pay a penny. No commitment and no card details.