Nobody buys a deck on impulse. They save photos, compare materials and talk to a neighbor. By the time they fill in your form, they have a picture in mind, so the form should let them describe it. A cold "tell us about your project" box gets a one-line answer and wastes the lead.
Ask about the picture, not just the size
Start with what they are building: a new deck, a replacement, or a repair. Then ask approximate size ("about 12 by 16" works), height off the ground, and whether the deck attaches to the house. Those three details tell you if it is a weekend job or a permit-heavy build.
Then ask a lifestyle question: grill area, hot tub, stairs, railings, pergola. These show what they care about and give you something to talk about on the first call.
Fields worth including
- ✓Project type — new build, replacement or repair
- ✓Rough size and height — in feet, approximate is fine
- ✓Material preference — pressure-treated, composite, hardwood, unsure
- ✓Features wanted — stairs, railing, lighting, roof or pergola
- ✓Timing — this season, next spring, just planning
Consult, not just quote
Deck pricing swings with materials, so most builders prefer a consult. Label the button "Request a design consult" and say what it involves: a short visit or call, a sketch or rough range, no obligation. The word "consult" feels lower pressure than "quote".
Submissions reach your email with every answer laid out. We add spam filtering so you only see real people, and a clear confirmation so they know a person will reply.
Follow-up habits that win decks
- ✓Reply within a day — before the buyer asks someone else
- ✓Reference their answers — mention the size and material they chose
- ✓Offer a visit window — two choices beat open-ended scheduling
- ✓Send a short recap — so they have something to compare
Timing your busy season
Planning begins in late winter and the calendar fills by spring. Put a line on the confirmation page about lead times: "we are booking projects for May and June." It is not a promise of a date, but it sets an honest expectation and nudges people to commit earlier.
What to expect, honestly
- ✓We do not handle permits — your builder knows local rules, the site just mentions them
- ✓Photo uploads are scoped separately — they are available as an add-on
- ✓Design renderings are yours — we can feature finished photos, not create plans
One example of what your site could look like
This is one sample we designed. Yours is built around your business, your photos and your words, and we have more examples if you want to compare directions.
What it costs
Websites are priced one-time by size, plus Website Care at $30/month for hosting, HTTPS, backups, weekly checks and A/B testing. Every package includes a consultation, mobile-friendly design, copy we write for you, a contact form, essential search setup and 10 revision rounds. Monthly SEO is an optional add-on when you are ready for it.
Optional add-ons, billed separately
The prices above are for your website. These two are separate monthly products you can add now or later. Neither is part of the website price.
Monthly SEO, from $50/month: new pages published on your site every month. See Monthly SEO →
Business Spotlight, from $30/month: articles about your business, labeled as paid, published on The Company Chronicle. See Business Spotlight →
How it works
1. Consultation
We learn your services, customers and goals, in English or Spanish.
2. We write and design
We draft the words and build the site around your business.
3. 10 revision rounds
You review and request changes until it is right.
4. Launch and care
We launch, then Website Care keeps it hosted, backed up, checked weekly and A/B tested.
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