FAQ
Frequently asked
questions.
Straight answers on what Rankwyre builds, what it costs, how long it takes and what happens after launch. Websites, online stores, web apps, SEO, ads and design, all in one place.
General
What does Rankwyre do?
Rankwyre is a digital technology company based in Miami, Florida, that builds custom websites, ecommerce stores, web apps, CRM systems, and dashboards, then runs the SEO and advertising that bring in customers. It also handles the graphic design around them, from logos and brand kits to brand photos.
About RankwyreWhere is Rankwyre based, and do you work outside Miami?
Rankwyre is based in Miami, Florida, and is remote by design, so it works with businesses in all 50 states.
Where we workHow do I get started with Rankwyre?
Pick a plan on the pricing page and check out online, tell us what you need through the contact form, or book a free 15-minute call first. If you want to see where your current site stands, run the free website audit.
How it worksCan we not just use AI to do this ourselves?
You can, and you will get something that works and looks like everyone else's. AI does not know your customers, your market, or why people pick you over the business down the street. We use the same AI tools, and they help us build faster. What they cannot do is make the calls that decide whether a site brings in business: who it is for, what makes someone pick up the phone, what to say first and what to leave out. That judgment comes from building and running sites for real businesses, and it is what you pay Rankwyre for.
How it worksWebsites
How much does a custom website cost?
Rankwyre website plans run from $399 to $499 a month. Build is $399 a month and Pro is $499 a month, each with a $299 one time setup fee. Plans can be canceled anytime.
See pricingHow long does it take to build a website?
Timing depends on the size of the project and how ready your content is, and you get a clear, dated schedule before work starts. Most Rankwyre sites go from kickoff to launch in 7 days.
About RankwyreDo I need a website for my small business?
A business website works as the first handshake most customers get, explaining what you do and building the confidence that turns visitors into booked calls. Rankwyre designs each site around the real questions a buyer has before reaching out.
Business websitesWhat does a business website plan include?
The Build plan includes custom design with no templates, up to 10 pages, a reusable design system, blog and service landing pages, a basic SEO foundation, and hosting, SSL, and maintenance. Every plan is responsive and includes rounds of design changes each month.
See pricingCan you redesign my existing website without losing my rankings?
Yes. Rankwyre redesigns existing sites on the Build and Pro plans and handles the migration carefully, so your content and search rankings carry over.
What do you build websites on?
Rankwyre builds fast, custom, hand-coded sites tuned for speed and SEO, then hosts, secures, and maintains them. Online stores use trusted ecommerce platforms instead.
Is hosting included with my website plan?
Yes. Hosting, SSL, support, and maintenance are built into every Rankwyre plan, so they do not need to be bought separately.
See pricingOnline stores
How much does it cost to build an online store?
Storefront starts at $499 a month, Growth Store is $799 a month, and Pro Store is $1,299 a month, each with a $499 one time setup fee. Plans can be canceled anytime.
See pricingWhat ecommerce platform do you build stores on?
For online stores Rankwyre uses trusted ecommerce platforms. Everything else, like business websites and web apps, is custom built.
Can I sell on Amazon and my own website at the same time?
The Pro Store plan syncs with Amazon, eBay, and Etsy, so you can sell in more than one place from a single account. Storefront and Growth Store do not include this sync.
See pricingWhat does the Storefront plan include?
Storefront covers up to 20 products with Stripe, PayPal, and Square payments, shipping integration, customer accounts, order management, and product pages built to rank. Hosting, SSL, PCI compliance, and email support are included.
See pricingWhat is the difference between the Storefront, Growth Store, and Pro Store plans?
Storefront supports up to 20 products. Growth Store adds up to 50 products, multiple shipping zones, discount codes and gift cards, abandoned cart recovery, customer reviews, inventory tracking, and a sales analytics dashboard. Pro Store adds unlimited products, multi-warehouse stock, subscription products, Amazon, eBay, and Etsy sync, multiple currencies and languages, and a dedicated account manager.
See pricingIs there a setup fee for an online store plan?
Yes. Every ecommerce plan has a $499 one time setup fee on top of the monthly price, and plans can be canceled anytime.
See pricingWeb apps and CRM
How much does a custom web app or CRM cost?
Custom web app and feature work is scoped and quoted in writing before Rankwyre builds, starting from $1,000 one time.
See add-ons and pricesWhat is the difference between a website and a web app?
A business website explains what you do and turns visitors into booked calls, while a web app is judged on how it holds up under real data, real users, and everyday use. Rankwyre designs and builds both under one roof.
Business websitesWhat is included in a web app project?
Web app work at Rankwyre covers UX and flow design, a design system, production front-end build, responsive layouts, accessibility, and motion and states.
Web appsDoes Rankwyre build CRM systems and dashboards?
Yes. Rankwyre builds custom websites, ecommerce stores, web apps, CRM systems, and dashboards, in addition to running the SEO and ads that bring in customers.
Can Rankwyre connect a web app to my existing tools or CRM?
The Pro website plan lets you connect your own tools, and the Pro Store ecommerce plan connects to your ERP or CRM.
See pricingSEO and AI search
How much does SEO cost per month?
SEO Starter is $599 a month, SEO Growth is $999 a month, and SEO Domination is $1,999 a month, with no setup fee on any SEO plan.
See pricingIs SEO worth paying for?
Rankwyre's SEO plans bundle keyword research, on-page optimization, Google Business Profile management, and monthly reporting into one flat price starting at $599 a month. Full SEO is also included in the Pro website plan.
See pricingHow do I show up in ChatGPT and other AI search results?
AI search visibility is an add-on built on top of the SEO your plan already does, reported as measurable mentions and citations, at $349 a month ($499 a month for legal and medical). The SEO Starter plan also lists showing up in ChatGPT and AI answers among its foundations.
See add-ons and pricesWhat is the difference between SEO and local SEO?
Rankwyre builds local visibility work, meaning Google Business Profile management, local landing pages, citations, and reviews, into every SEO plan rather than selling it as a separate service, for any business with a service area.
Google Maps and local SEOWhat is the difference between SEO and running ads?
SEO plans build keyword research, content, and on-page optimization for a flat monthly price starting at $599. Ads management is a separate $399 a month flat fee for budgets up to $2,000 a month, with the ad spend itself paid directly to Google or Meta.
See pricingWhat does the SEO Starter plan include?
SEO Starter includes deep keyword research, up to 10 pages optimized, a managed Google Business Profile, built local citations, map rank tracking and defense, showing up in ChatGPT and AI answers, a plain monthly report, and email support, for $599 a month with no setup fee.
See pricingGoogle Maps and local
How do I rank higher on Google Maps?
Rankwyre works a complete, accurate Google Business Profile, local pages that prove you serve the area, listings that agree with each other, and reviews that keep coming, since local searches usually end with one of the three businesses Google shows on the map.
Google Maps and local SEODo I need a Google Business Profile?
Every Rankwyre SEO plan manages your Google Business Profile, since it is one of the local signals Google uses to decide which three businesses show on the map for a nearby search.
Google Maps and local SEOHow do I get more Google reviews?
Rankwyre's review add-on sends steady review requests to happy customers and writes a considered reply to every review, good or bad, for $149 a month.
See add-ons and pricesHow much does local SEO cost?
SEO Starter covers local foundations for one location, meaning profile management, citations, and on-page local SEO, for $599 a month with no setup fee.
See pricingWhat is local SEO?
Local SEO at Rankwyre covers Google Business Profile management, local landing pages, citations and directories, review strategy, local schema, and rank tracking, built into every SEO plan for businesses with a service area.
Google Maps and local SEODo you track and defend my Google Maps ranking?
Yes, through the Local Rank Defense add-on: Rankwyre tracks where you stand on Google Maps and acts when a competitor moves, for $299 a month ($399 a month for legal and medical practices).
See add-ons and pricesAds
How much does it cost to run Google or Meta ads with Rankwyre?
Ads management is a flat $399 a month for ad budgets up to $2,000 a month. Larger budgets get a plain quote before anything starts.
Ads managementWho pays for the ad spend, Rankwyre or me?
Your ad budget goes straight to Google or Meta from your own account, never through Rankwyre. The management fee is flat and separate, so you always know which dollars bought ads and which bought the management.
Ads managementDo you track conversions from my ads?
Yes, conversion tracking is set up before the first dollar of ad spend goes out, as part of the monthly ads management work.
Ads managementWhat happens if I want to spend more than $2,000 a month on ads?
You get a plain quote before anything starts. The $399 a month flat fee covers ad budgets up to $2,000 a month; larger budgets are quoted separately.
Ads managementDo you check my website before sending ad traffic to it?
Yes, landing page match is part of the monthly ads work, since ad campaigns only pay off when the page traffic lands on matches the ad.
Ads managementGraphic design and content
How much does a logo cost?
A logo is $99 one time, delivered in every format you will need.
See add-ons and pricesWhat does a brand identity kit include?
The brand identity kit covers colors, type, and usage rules in one document your whole team can follow, for $399 one time.
See add-ons and pricesHow much do professional brand photos cost?
A brand photo pack made for your site and socials is $299 one time, or $499 one time with video included.
See add-ons and pricesHow much does social media management cost?
Social posts written, designed, and published on a schedule in your voice are $249 a month, or $499 a month with short video included.
See add-ons and pricesHow much does a landing page cost?
A focused landing page for one offer, one audience, and one action is $999 one time.
See add-ons and pricesWhat is included in email and SMS marketing automation?
Email and SMS automation covers four to five flows built, written, and switched on for $599, or $299 for a single flow, one time.
See add-ons and pricesPricing and plans
How much does it cost overall to work with Rankwyre?
Websites run $399 to $499 a month (Build and Pro) and online stores run $499 to $1,299 a month (Storefront, Growth, and Pro Store), each with a one time setup fee and no large upfront cost. You can pay monthly or save 20 percent paying annually.
See pricingWhat is included in every plan?
Hosting, SSL, support, and maintenance are built into every plan. The Pro and store plans add SEO, and SEO can also be bundled in or added to any plan.
Is there a setup fee?
Website plans have a $299 one time setup fee, ecommerce plans have a $499 one time setup fee, and SEO plans have no setup fee at all.
See pricingCan I pay annually instead of monthly?
Yes. Every plan on the pricing page offers an annual billing option alongside the monthly price.
See pricingWhat is the difference between the website plans?
Build at $399 a month is a custom site with up to 10 pages and 4 rounds of changes a month. Pro at $499 a month adds unlimited pages, unlimited changes, and full SEO.
See pricingDo you offer a plan for large or enterprise projects?
Yes, an Enterprise option exists for organizations that need custom builds, advanced security, and a dedicated team.
See pricingProcess and support
Do I own my website?
While you are on a plan, Rankwyre hosts and maintains your site and keeps ownership of the build, which keeps your monthly cost predictable. You can buy your website out at any time to own it outright, and any domain you purchased yourself is always yours.
Can I cancel my plan anytime?
Yes. Every plan on the pricing page is listed as cancel anytime, with no long-term contract required.
See pricingWhat happens if I cancel without buying out my website?
If you cancel without buying out, your site is taken offline at the end of your billing period. Any domain you bought yourself stays yours, and you can buy the site out before you cancel to keep it live.
How long does a project take from start to finish?
Timing depends on the size of the project and how ready your content is, and you get a clear, dated schedule before work starts. Most Rankwyre sites go from kickoff to launch in 7 days.
About RankwyreWhat happens after my site launches?
Your site is hosted, maintained, and kept up to date as part of your plan, so it stays fast and secure without extra work on your end.
What is included in ongoing maintenance and support?
Rankwyre watches updates and patches, security and backups, performance, content edits, health reports, and provides priority support, so small issues get fixed before they cost you customers.
Maintenance and supportStill have a question?
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